Tag: Sunil Kumar Chandra v. M/s Spire Techpark Private Limited
March 9, 2023
Corporate Law | Commercial Contract
Corporate Law | Commercial Contract
FORMER CLAUSE IN THE AGREEMENT WILL PREVAIL OVER THE LA...
Recently, in the case of Sunil Kumar Chandra v. M/s Spire Techpark Private Limited , the High Court of Delhi ("DHC") has held that in case there is inconsistency between two clauses in an agreement, the former clause will have precedence over the latter clause. ......
Limits of Claim Construction: Preamble vs. Characterising Clauses in Indian Patent Dispute...
Claim construction is an important aspect of infringement analysis. In several jurisdictions, such as the United Kingdom, Germany, and the European Union...
Urgency in IP Suits: No more Pre-Institution Mediation Hurdles in India?
In a jurisdiction beset by large volumes of litigation, litigating parties must naturally be encouraged to explore alternate means of dispute resolution.
The 2026 NICE Refresh: Codifying AI Services in Class 42 and implications for AI businesse...
The 13th edition of the Nice Classification (referred to as NCL 13-2026) came into effect on 1 January 2026. We have already provided an overview of the changes in the new edition ...
When the Internet Refuses to Move On: Media Reporting, Discharge and Dignity
In the case of IE Online Media Services Private Limited v. Nitin Bhatnagar and Ors. , the High Court of Delhi ("High Court") upheld an interim injunction directing restraint on...
A Reset of India’s Export Import Rules
To promote ease of doing business in cross-border trade through simplified procedures and reduced compliance burdens, the Reserve Bank of India ("RBI"), on January 16...
The Judicial Stance on Contractual Bars and Pendente Lite Interest in Arbitration
In the realm of commercial disputes, debates pertaining to awarding of interest remains constant. For every business that deals with contracts, clauses pertaining to...
Defining Patent Ownership in India: Employment Contracts as Valid Proof of Right
In India, a patent application can be filed not just by the true and first inventor, but also by the assignee of an inventor. This is provided for under Section 6 of the Indian Patents Act...
A Peaceful Atomic Age Dawns: India’s SHANTI Act and the Nuclear Patent Revolution
The Indian Parliament recently passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Act, 2025 (SHANTI Act), laying the groundwork for a...
Draft Labour Rules: A Step Forward Towards Implementation
On December 31, 2025, the Ministry of Labour and Employment ("Ministry") released the draft rules for the implementation of the four labour codes, marking a significant advancement in...
Bottled ‘Pride’: A Trademark Whisky War in India
How far can ‘pride’ go in succeeding in a trademark passing off suit? The Supreme Court of India had occasion to consider this, although not quite literally,...
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