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