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
EIA Notification, 2006 and the Projects/Activities that require Prior Environmental Clearance under it
Introduction: The Environment Protection Act, 1986 is a piece of legislation that provides for the protection and maintenance of environment and related matters. India being a participant of 1972 Stockholm declaration has a duty towards the protection as well as the preservation of environment and in order to cater to the needs of a pollution … Continue reading EIA Notification, 2006 and the Projects/Activities that require Prior Environmental Clearance under it
Service First, Limitation Later: Rethinking the Written Statement Deadline in Consumer Proceedings
Defective Service, Limitation and the Right to Defend in Banking and Real-Estate Consumer Disputes 1. The clock started. Or did it? Picture a homebuyer who files a consumer complaint against a developer and the housing finance company that funded the purchase. The complaint runs into hundreds of pages: allotment letters, builder-buyer agreements, loan documents, statements … Continue reading Service First, Limitation Later: Rethinking the Written Statement Deadline in Consumer Proceedings
“Vienna Codes in Practice: Examining the Classification of Figurative Trademarks under Indian Law”
Abstract A trademark is one of the crucial intellectual property rights providing protection and distinguishing any brand from that of another. Statutory provision of trademark is dealt in section 2 (1)(zb) of Trademark Act, 1999. The increasing globalization of trade and commerce has necessitated uniform standards in intellectual property administration especially in trademark laws and … Continue reading “Vienna Codes in Practice: Examining the Classification of Figurative Trademarks under Indian Law”
Understanding Patents in India: A Comprehensive Guide
Guide to Patents in India What is a Patent? A patent is a government granted, exclusive right over an invention for a limited time. In India, a patent gives the owner also known as the “patentee” the right to stop others from making, using, selling or importing the patented product or process without permission. In return, the … Continue reading Understanding Patents in India: A Comprehensive Guide
