INTRODUCTION Acquisition is a process wherein, a company purchases another company and take control of their assets, operations and market position. An acquisition is not just about taking ownership of another company’s shares, it also involves the gaining control over the target’s resources, intellectual property and customer base. Acquisition can occur between small companies and … Continue reading “Acquisitions in India: Balancing Growth and Fair Competition”
Admissibility of Electronic Records: Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita vs IPC
Introduction With the implementation of the new Criminal Laws, the landscape of criminal litigation will change, both in practice and theory. The three constituents of Criminal Law namely, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita have been devised to acknowledge and accommodate the contemporary needs and situations. Former Laws dating back … Continue reading Admissibility of Electronic Records: Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita vs IPC
BATTLE OF “FAIR & HANDSOME V GLOW & HANDSOME”
Emami, an Indian consumer goods company, and Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), a major multinational consumer goods company, have been engaged in a trademark dispute. Emami alleges that HUL infringed on its popular "Glow & Handsome" skincare brand trademark. This case is significant because it highlights the intense competition in India's consumer goods industry. Both Emami … Continue reading BATTLE OF “FAIR & HANDSOME V GLOW & HANDSOME”
Exploring the Spectrum via Blue bottle case: The Feasibility of Registering Colors as Trademarks for Products
Marico limited manufactures Parachute coconut oil. Parachute is a household name in India with consumers not only using it as a hair oil but also using it as an edible oil. Parachute Coconut oil and its blue bottle have become synonymous. The distinctive blue packaging of the Parachute Coconut Oil serves the dual purpose of … Continue reading Exploring the Spectrum via Blue bottle case: The Feasibility of Registering Colors as Trademarks for Products
Trademark Infringement Alert: Repurposing Bottles Embossed with Another Party’s Mark for Own Products
Anheuser-Busch LLC v. Surjeet Lal, 2022 SCC OnLine Del 772 Bench:- Justice Prathiba M. Singh FACTS OF THE CASE Anheuser-Busch LLC is the owner of the popular beer brand ‘Budweiser’. They filed for an injunction against M/s. SOM Distilleries and Breweries Ltd. They alleged that their 'BUDWEISER' marked bottles were being reused by the defendants … Continue reading Trademark Infringement Alert: Repurposing Bottles Embossed with Another Party’s Mark for Own Products
DON’T SAY JHAKAAS: YOU CAN NOT USE ANIL KAPOOR’S PERSONALITY RIGHTS
Whether protection can be sought for the personality rights, publicity rights and elements associated with persona such as name, voice, photograph/image/likeness, manner of speaking and dialogue delivery, gestures, signatures etc. against misuse over internet? In the High Court of New Delhi[1], the famous Indian actor Mr. Anil Kapoor has initiated a suit seeking protection of … Continue reading DON’T SAY JHAKAAS: YOU CAN NOT USE ANIL KAPOOR’S PERSONALITY RIGHTS
INCORPORATION OF ENTITY IN BRAZIL
The Brazilian Civil Code (Law no 10,406) governs the business entities like Corporations and Limited Liability Companies. In order to set up an entity in Brazil, the following steps are to be followed: The first step is to select the name of the company. It should not be identical with the existing names and trademarks … Continue reading INCORPORATION OF ENTITY IN BRAZIL
ALL ABOUT SETTING UP A COMPANY IN MALAYSIA?
ALL ABOUT SETTING UP A COMPANY IN MALAYSIA? (In Accordance with the Malaysian Companies Act 2016) What type of business structure is allowed in Malaysia for a business? Malaysia allows various business structures, including: Sole Proprietorship: A business owned and operated by a single individual with unlimited liability. Partnership: A business owned and operated by … Continue reading ALL ABOUT SETTING UP A COMPANY IN MALAYSIA?
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