Winzo vs. Google: Investigating Abuse of Dominance in the Digital Market INTRODUCION Dominant position is when a company has an influence or holds a superior position in the market, and it can act independently of its competitors, suppliers or consumers. Recently, Google has been alleged to abuse its dominant position against an Online Gaming platform … Continue reading Google’s Dominance: A Closer Look at Winzo’s Claims
Understanding Promoter Lock-In: Importance for Investors
PROMOTER LOCK-IN Promoter or Founder Lock-In is a standard clause in most Shareholder Agreements that prohibits the promoter/founder group to sell their shares to anyone without the prior written consent of the Investor. WHY DO INVESTORS INSIST FOR A PROMOTER LOCK-IN? Retain Skin in the game (SITG): Promoters have the maximum stake/SITG in their company. … Continue reading Understanding Promoter Lock-In: Importance for Investors
Understanding Drag-Along Rights in Shareholder Agreements
What is “Drag Along” clause in Share Holding Agreement/ equity funding term sheets? Drag-along rights allow majority shareholders to compel minority shareholders to sell their shares in the event of a third-party sale. The intent is to avoid minority shareholders blocking a sale and to secure higher valuation and strategic benefits for the selling majority … Continue reading Understanding Drag-Along Rights in Shareholder Agreements
Key Legal Considerations for Data Centre Development in India
Data centers in India are rapidly expanding, driven by the increasing demand for cloud services, data localization mandates, and the overall growth in digital consumption. Here’s a breakdown of some of the significant aspects and considerations: 1.Growth & Investment India has seen substantial investment in data centers from both domestic and global tech giants like … Continue reading Key Legal Considerations for Data Centre Development in India
Significance of Minority Shareholder Protection in Corporate Governance
WHO IS A MINORITY SHAREHOLDER? The Companies Act of 2013 doesn’t define who counts as a minority shareholder, but usually means one who owns less than 50 per cent of the company’s voting rights or lack direct or indirect control over its management and decision-making processes. A minority shareholder, as defined in the Merriam Webster … Continue reading Significance of Minority Shareholder Protection in Corporate Governance
Filing Additional Documents in Civil and Commercial Litigation: Legal Framework and Procedural Rules
Introduction In civil and commercial litigation, the process of filing and managing documentary evidence is crucial. The introduction of additional documents beyond the initial filing can significantly impact the outcome of a case. This article explores the legal framework and procedural rules governing the submission of additional documents, examining how these rules facilitate justice while … Continue reading Filing Additional Documents in Civil and Commercial Litigation: Legal Framework and Procedural Rules
Imbalanced Power Relations in Music Contracts: Shehnaz Kaur Gill v. SMI
Case Law Analysis: Contractual Dispute in Copyright and Intellectual Property Background of the Case The case is based on an action for damages and specific performance of the contract, where Shehnaz Kaur Gill is the plaintiff, and SMI is the defendants. The plaintiff was a young lady who was in the music industry as a … Continue reading Imbalanced Power Relations in Music Contracts: Shehnaz Kaur Gill v. SMI
THE BANKING SECTOR LEGAL SWORD: SARFAESI ACT, 2002
Objective The main objective behind the introduction of this act was the speedy and swift recovery of debts which are significant for the growing economy and matching the international standards determining the Banking sector though the introduction of Asset Reconstruction in the Indian Markets. The importance for the introduction of this act was necessitated with … Continue reading THE BANKING SECTOR LEGAL SWORD: SARFAESI ACT, 2002
DOES DUBBING OF A REMAKE CONSTITUTES COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT OF THE ORIGINAL MOVIE?
Introduction: The case of JA Entertainment Pvt Ltd vs MS Sithara Entertainment and Ors. was heard by a Single Judge bench of the Delhi High Court. The key issue in this case was whether the dubbing of a movie, based on assigned copyright work, by another person, to whom separate rights were assigned, constituted infringement. … Continue reading DOES DUBBING OF A REMAKE CONSTITUTES COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT OF THE ORIGINAL MOVIE?
TRADEMARK PARODIES: FAIR USE OR INFRINGEMENT? ANALYSING USA SC JUDGEMENT JACK DANIEL’S V. VIP PRODUCTS
Introduction Trademark law plays a crucial role in protecting the intellectual property rights of businesses and ensuring consumer confidence in the marketplace. The Lanham Act, the core federal trademark statute in the US, serves to safeguard trademarks by preventing infringement and dilution. In the case of Jack Daniel's Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC, the … Continue reading TRADEMARK PARODIES: FAIR USE OR INFRINGEMENT? ANALYSING USA SC JUDGEMENT JACK DANIEL’S V. VIP PRODUCTS
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