Editorial Staff
Protecting Identity in an Era of AI
Artificial intelligence has advanced to the point where synthesized voices are no longer only a fantastical novelty, but practical tools carrying commercial value in entertainment, news, advertising and accessibility solutions. With only a few minutes of recorded audio, today’s AI systems can…
India Accepts Its First Smell Mark – Can Your Brand Register One?
We bring to you a recent significant development in Indian trademark law, which may be helpful to enhance protection for your brands in India. The Indian Trade Marks Registry has, for the first time, accepted a smell trademark for a rose-scented tyre filed by Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd., which…
Maldives Enacts Modern Trademark Regime: What Rights Holders Need to Know About the New Trademarks Act
The Maldives has taken a major step toward strengthening its intellectual-property framework with the introduction of the Trademarks Act (Law No. 2/2019, implemented in 2025) (“The Act”). For the first time, the country will operate a comprehensive, statutory trademark registration system,…
FAQs - Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 & Rules, 2025
Data Protection has become a critical priority for businesses and individuals alike. With the recent developments and updates in how personal digital data can be collected, stored and safeguarded, we have answered the most common questions to help you navigate data protection. For Businesses (also…
Intellectual Property and Caste-Based Atrocities
Introduction: The Supreme Court recently upheld the Bombay High Court's decision in the case of Principal Secretary, Government of Maharashtra and Anr. v. Kshipra Kamlesh Uke & Ors., involving compensation for intellectual property loss under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes…
Delhi High Court Orders Amazon to Pay Rs. 339 Crore Damages: A Wake-Up Call for E-Commerce Giants on Counterfeit Goods
In a landmark ruling on February 25, 2025, the Delhi High court ordered Amazon to pay a hefty Rs. 339.25 crore in compensatory damages for the sale of counterfeit Beverly Hills Polo Club (BHPC) goods on its platform. This case highlights the intersection of trademark law and e-commerce regulation,…
Trademark turbulence: Interglobe Aviation Vs Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd
In a recent dispute between India’s largest airline, IndiGo, and automobile manufacturer Mahindra Electric, (Interglobe Aviation Vs Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd, DHC - CS(COMM) 1073 / 2024) the issue surrounded the alpha numeral “6E”. For IndiGo, the 6E callsign has been an integral element of…
Madras High Court quashes patent refusal: Upholds fairness and reasoned decision-making
The appellants, Intervet International B.V. and Microbial Chemistry Research Foundation, filed an appeal against the Deputy Controller of Patents & Designs for refusing a patent application for solvated and non-solvated crystalline forms of 20,23 dipiperidinyl-5-O-mycaminosyl-tylonolide. The…
The Jiohotstar Domain saga
The recent domain dispute involving jiohotstar.com has sparked a broader online discussion, highlighting a familiar narrative of “big corporation versus individual.” While some recognized the legal underpinnings of the issue, much of the debate centred on the perception that Reliance Jio should…
Coexistence of Similar Pharmaceutical Names: An Analysis of Judicial Interpretation
Trademarks provide an advantage to businesses by distinguishing one’s product from others. However, it is common for infringers to use a similar mark in the industry and try to reap the goodwill that the initial user had secured over years. The pharma industry too faces the issue of similar marks…