Understanding Summons, Deadlines and the Cost of Silence in Civil and Commercial Disputes 1. The envelope that arrives on an ordinary Tuesday Picture the owner of a mid-sized trading company. It is an ordinary Tuesday. Among the courier packets on the reception desk is one from a district court: thick, stamped and addressed to the … Continue reading The Envelope You Cannot Ignore: What to Do When a Court Summons Arrives
When Patents Become Gatekeepers: Balancing Innovation and Access
Imagine buying a smartphone, connecting it to a Wi-Fi network, or making a call over a 5G network. These activities seem ordinary, but they depend on technologies developed by numerous innovators. For different devices to communicate seamlessly, manufacturers must follow certain technical standards. Behind some of these standards lie patents that every manufacturer must use … Continue reading When Patents Become Gatekeepers: Balancing Innovation and Access
Reputation, Not Listing, Decides: Madras High Court Refuses FEDEXO in Favour of FEDEX
Introduction: Can a company take a famous brand, add one letter at the end, and call the result its own? On 15 October 2026, the Madras High Court in INEXO Cast Metal Solutions Pvt. Ltd. v. Federal Express Corporation & Anr., has refused to register “FEDEXO”, a mark for foundry chemicals, because it sits too … Continue reading Reputation, Not Listing, Decides: Madras High Court Refuses FEDEXO in Favour of FEDEX
Game On, Privacy Off? Children’s Data Protection Under the GDPR
Online games never go out of trend; only the players grow up, and a new generation takes their place. From the games we grew up playing as children to the increasingly immersive digital worlds that captivate today’s younger generation, gaming has remained a constant source of excitement, curiosity and connection. As a child, I remember … Continue reading Game On, Privacy Off? Children’s Data Protection Under the GDPR
The case of Copyright Rectification and challenges around it.
Japan Tobacco Inc. & Anr. v. The Central Wearhouse & Anr.C.O.(COMM.IPD-CR) 814/2022Delhi High CourtTushar Rao Gedela J.Judgment delivered 05.10.2026 Facts of the Case:The present petition has been filed under Section 50 of the Copyright Act, 1957, seekingrectification of the entry in the Register of Copyrights with respect to the impugned copyrightregistration bearing Registration No. A-54242/97 … Continue reading The case of Copyright Rectification and challenges around it.
RAGHAV AI and Suryast: When Human Creativity Meets Artificial Intelligence The shift from traditional machine learning to generative AI models has turned the age-old question of “Who created it?” into an intriguing legal puzzle, particularly in the realm of intellectual property, throwing a new curveball at copyright law. At its very core, copyright seeks to … Continue reading
Sound and Smell Marks: A New Era in India’s Trademark Law
Introduction India's intellectual property landscape is currently experiencing a significant paradigm shift, moving away from the nation's traditional reliance on textual and visual identifiers toward an immersive, multisensory framework for brand protection. The objectives of the Trademark Act are to safeguard consumers' rights and prevent potential confusion, while simultaneously protecting manufacturers or owners from unauthorized … Continue reading Sound and Smell Marks: A New Era in India’s Trademark Law
Understanding Derivative Action under the Companies Act, 2013
Introduction The Companies Act, 2013 provides multiple remedies to shareholders when corporate affairs are conducted improperly. However, not every wrongdoing can be addressed through the same legal route. One concept that is frequently misunderstood and often confused with class action proceedings is the derivative action. Indian courts and tribunals have consistently clarified that a derivative … Continue reading Understanding Derivative Action under the Companies Act, 2013
Where Aesthetics Align with Law: Decoding Indian Design Protection Framework
In an era of aesthetic innovation, where products and its packing is constantly evolving, design rights have emerged as effective pillar of intellectual property. A customer is often influenced by his choice of an article not only by its practical efficiency but also by its appearance. A physical appearance really means a design and its … Continue reading Where Aesthetics Align with Law: Decoding Indian Design Protection Framework
Understanding Slump Sale vs Demerger: Key Tax Differences
A company can sell its assets and liabilities through slump sale. As per section 2(42C) of the Income Tax Act, "slump sale" means the transfer of one or more undertaking, by any means (“by any means” was substituted with “as result of sale” as per the Finance Act, 2021. In my opinion and understanding, it … Continue reading Understanding Slump Sale vs Demerger: Key Tax Differences
