Beyond the Trademark: Why Indian Brands Are Still At Risk of Cybersquatting
In a previous article, we discussed how the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) provides trademark owners with a specialised and cost-effective mechanism for recovering...
Indian Patent Office issues Guidelines for AI use in Patent Examination
The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) has issued Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Patent Examination Procedures (Guidelines), available here.
Implications of Pannalal Bhansali v. Bharti Telecom Ltd. on Share Capital Reduction and Di...
Share capital reduction is a statutory mechanism through which a company reduces its issued, subscribed or paid-up share capital.
The Ilaiyaraaja decisions: A new lens to look at IPRS v. EIMPA?
The Delhi High Court, in Saregama vs. VELS Films and Mr. Ilaiyaraaja v. Saregama India Limited, opened the door to interpretation of rights between the Producers and the Music Composer...
How Much Is Enough? Sufficiency and Working Examples in Indian Patent Practice
The monopolistic rights granted under a patent are a quid pro quo for disclosures made by the inventor. In other words, in exchange for a time-limited monopoly...
Telegram FZ LLC v. Union of India: Delhi High Court Expands the Scope of Section 69A to Co...
The Delhi High Court in Telegram FZ LLC & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors. , through its judgment dated June 19, 2026, held that Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 ("IT Act") empowers the Government...
Liberalizing the Flow, Preserving the Guardrails: India’s Approach to Foreign Funds
India's recent reforms governing foreign investment and foreign contributions reflect an increasingly calibrated regulatory approach, driven by a deliberate two-track intent.
The UDRP explained: A practical guide for Indian brand owners
Before making a purchase, or engaging a service provider, or even simply responding to an email, consumers search for a company online to verify its authenticity.
The DPDP Act and NGOs: Principles and Practicalities
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("Act") establishes a comprehensive framework for the protection of personal data in commercial processing including through the requirement of consent, while preserving...
Sharing the Spirit: The Pisco GI Dispute in India
After years fighting over the geographical indication (GI) “Pisco” on foreign shores, the long-running transnational dispute between Peru and Chile has spilled over into Indian courts as well.
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