Cyber-squatter ordered to pay punitive compensation for appropriating well-known name
In a case of cybersquatting the Delhi High Court acknowledged the need to protect personality rights on the internet and ordered the infringer to transfer
Winds of Change in the Indian Legal System
In light of the new commercial courts ordinance, we try and estimate timelines for the resolution of commercial disputes before these ‘model courts’
Working in the Public Interest
Parties can apply for a compulsory licence in India on several grounds, including that the invention is not worked in the country. Neeti Wilson explores.
Recent Trends in Indian IP Policy – It’s Not Always About David and Goliath
Pravin Anand and Siddhant Chamola assess trends in India’s IP policy, especially in light of the National IPR Policy which hopes to create awareness
Commercial Courts in India
If the World Bank’s 2014 Ease of Doing Business Report, which ranks India 142nd among 189 countries surveyed, is any indication, there appears
Patent Dos and Don’ts for Entrepreneurs
Patents can add real value to an innovative venture – they not only increase both the speed and amount of VC funding but also can help stave off competition
Time is of the essence
Pravin Anand and Lakshmi Kruttika Vijay consider how India is adapting IP legislation to tackle delays to justice. The time revolution is in its critical
A Better Court for Businesses
The establishment of specialised and dedicated commercial courts will help companies in India protect their IP rights in a more efficient manner. With
Vicissitudes of Indian Patent Law
Since 2011 – for a period of more than two years – the weakest intellectual property legislation in relation to the world of chemistry, i.e. patent
Delhi High Court Order in Allied Blenders & Distillers
Abhilasha Nautiyal and Shrawan Chopra cull out the salience of the Delhi High Court decision holding the marks ‘Officer’s Special’ and ‘Collector’s
etc. whilst wrongfully claiming to be part of our firm and making false claims and allegations.