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
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
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
Where Aesthetics Align with Law: Decoding Indian Design Protection Framework
In an era of aesthetic innovation, where products and its packing is constantly evolving, design rights have emerged as effective pillar of intellectual property. A customer is often influenced by his choice of an article not only by its practical efficiency but also by its appearance. A physical appearance really means a design and its … Continue reading Where Aesthetics Align with Law: Decoding Indian Design Protection Framework
WIPO and India’s Trademark Protection: A Global Perspective
Abstract This study explores the evolution and significance of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in shaping international trademark protection, with focus on India’s engagement within this global framework. Emerging from the Paris Convention (1883) and the Berne Convention (1886), WIPO was formally established in 1967 and later became a specialized agency of the United … Continue reading WIPO and India’s Trademark Protection: A Global Perspective
Customs Enforcement of Trademark Rights Explained
Legal and Customs Perspectives on Import and Export Trademark Registration Requirements The Trade Marks Act of 1999 protects a brand's identity and seeks to prevent the distribution of illicit and counterfeit goods by granting exclusive rights to the registered trademark owner. The Customs Act of 1962 regulates the import and export of goods, providing the … Continue reading Customs Enforcement of Trademark Rights Explained
Understanding the Merger Cooperation Agreement
INTRODUCTION TO MERGER COOPERATION AGREEMENT When companies agree upon the scheme of compromise or arrangement between shareholders and company i.e. merger, in such case to define the road map of complete merger transaction, companies enter into the merger cooperation agreement. It is a pre-closing contract entered into between the companies that have agreed in principle … Continue reading Understanding the Merger Cooperation Agreement
Navigating AI and Copyright: India’s Emerging Legal Landscape
AI is a versatile technology that is revolutionizing various industries. Generative Artificial Intelligence has transformed the creation of writing, images, music, and code by enabling machines to produce original content. As artificial intelligence programs continue to evolve, founders, developers, and users encounter complex legal challenges. Jurisdictions worldwide have adopted diverse approaches to address these challenges, … Continue reading Navigating AI and Copyright: India’s Emerging Legal Landscape
Amalgamation: Insights from the Insolvency Lens
Companies Act, 2013, do not define “amalgamation” and it has been expressed as the scheme of arrangement and merger in terms of section 230 and 232 of the Companies Act, 2013. However, section 2(1B) of the Income Tax Act defines amalgamation as merger between one or more companies with another company or the merger or … Continue reading Amalgamation: Insights from the Insolvency Lens
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
