
High Court directs IPO to re-evaluate divisional application, stresses on examination of all claims
Introduction: In a significant legal development, in the case of Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Limited versus the Controller of Patents...
Surya Chauhan
Jul 24, 2023


Laugh Out Loud, Legally: Copyright Considerations in Memes
INTRODUCTION Memes have become a very common part of social media culture and a visual language for young consumers. The high engagement...
Divanshi Gupta
Jul 12, 2023

India: High Court overturns a refusal order, emphasizes the need to update IPO's Practice Manual
Introduction: A recent decision by the Delhi High Court (hereinafter referred to as “the Hon’ble Court”), in AGFA NV & ANR. vs The...
Aastha Joshi
Jul 10, 2023


High Court Emphasizes The Need To Re-Evaluate The Exclusions Under Section 3(K) Of The Patents Act
INTRODUCTION On May 11th, 2023, the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi (hereinafter referred to as the “Hon’ble Court”) in its decision OpenTV...
Gaurvi Arora
Jul 7, 2023


Implications of India’s proposed data privacy landscape on the FinTech industry
Introduction “We’re witnessing the creative destruction of financial services, rearranging itself around the consumer. Who does this in...
Ankita Sabharwal
Jul 5, 2023


India: A glimpse of the Annual Report (2022-23) of the IP Division of Hon’ble Delhi High Court
INTRODUCTION The Intellectual Property Division of the Hon’ble Delhi High Court (hereinafter referred to as the “Hon’ble IPD”) recently...
Pallaash Shankhdhar
Jul 5, 2023


High Court clarifies scope of celebrity publicity rights; allows use of celebrity names
INTRODUCTION On April 26th, 2023, the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi (hereinafter referred to as the “Hon’ble Court”) in its decision...
Gaurvi Arora
Jun 28, 2023


India’s position in the realm of digital privacy
Introduction “Privacy is not an option, and it shouldn’t be the price we accept for just getting on the Internet”, a well-contented quote...
Ankita Sabharwal
Jun 20, 2023


Myanmar Update: Extension of deadlines for payment of official fee and re-filing of marks
As per a recent notification, dated May 16, 2023, issued by the Myanmar Intellectual Property Department (MIPD), the deadline for...
Neetika Gandhi
May 23, 2023

High Court: No appeal against the Report of Opposition Board till the final decision is pronounced
Introduction: In a recent order, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court (hereinafter referred to as the “Hon’ble Court”) considered a petition...
Pallaash Shankhdhar
Apr 11, 2023