Obhan&Associates

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...

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...

India's recent reforms governing foreign investment and foreign contributions reflect an increasingly calibrated regulatory approach, driven by a deliberate two-track intent.

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 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...

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.

On June 12, 2026, the Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026 ("Amendment Rules"), introducing...

Trademark exclusivity has its limits, particularly in relation to common or descriptive elements forming part of composite trademarks. In Anuradha Sharma v. Jiva Ayurvedic Pharmacy Ltd.

India's gig economy has grown exponentially over the past decade, but its legal framework has struggled to keep pace. While digital platforms have transformed sectors such as food delivery...

The Government of India, in its continued effort to decriminalise and rationalise offences and promote trust-based governance to improve the ease of living and doing business, has enacted the Jan Vishwas...