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
Understanding Statement of Use in U.S. Trademark Law
Statement of Use (SOU) in US Trademark Law A Statement of Use or SOU is a formal declaration filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to show that you are actually using a trademark in U.S. commerce. It is only required when an application was filed on an intent-to-use basis Section 1(b) … Continue reading Understanding Statement of Use in U.S. Trademark Law
Implications of Patent Agent Communication Failures in India
In W.P.(C)-IPD 7/2024-Waterotor Energy Technologies Inc. vs. Union of India and Anr. the Petitioner based in Canada had hired a first agent in Canada to file his patent application in India. First agent in Canada had hired a second agent in India to carry forward the application process in India. Petitioner’s application was considered abandoned … Continue reading Implications of Patent Agent Communication Failures in India
Responsibility of judicial or quasi- judicial authorities such as controller to cite reasons while accepting or refusing an application to grant patent
In Syngenta Crop Protection AG vs. Assistant Controller of Patents 2024, Switzerland based corporation, Syngenta Crop Protection AG had filed the Indian Patent Application No. 202117035647 titled “Methods of Controlling or Preventing Infestation of Rice Plants by the Phytopathogenic Microorganism Gibberella Fujikuroi” as a national-phase application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (‘PCT’) claiming priority date … Continue reading Responsibility of judicial or quasi- judicial authorities such as controller to cite reasons while accepting or refusing an application to grant patent
Understanding the Role of a Book Lead Runner in IPOs
WHO IS BOOK LEAD RUNNER? A Book Running Lead Manager, also known as a Book Lead Runner, is one of the most important threads in the Initial Public Offering process. It leads a company into becoming listed on the public list by supporting it in its transformation. The BRLM is essentially the primary coordinator and … Continue reading Understanding the Role of a Book Lead Runner in IPOs
