Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co advises Evonile Pharma Ltd. on acquisition of ‘Minipress’ and ‘Minipres’ brands from Pfizer
SAM advised Evonile Pharma Limited on all aspects of the transaction.
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Can a film be protected from piracy before its release? Delhi HC on “Drishyam: The Conclusion”
The Court held that nature of the injury, which the plaintiff may likely to suffer, might not be remedied in terms of money.
Delhi High Court restrains rogue “JIO LOTTERY” websites in Reliance’s trade mark suit; Directs suspension of listed domains
Delhi High Court restrained the use of Reliance Industries Ltd.’s “JIO” trade mark on lottery and gaming websites, directing domain name registrars to suspend infringing websites and an intermediary to take down infringing content.
GST on Copyright Licensing of Films: Bombay HC Says Digital Content Cannot Be Equated with “Software”
A GST classification dispute arose over the licensing of copyright in cinematographic films and whether such film content could fall within “information technology software” for taxation purposes.
Government Law College, Kozhikode | Call for Papers: Imperium Capitalis 2026 — National Seminar on Intellectual Property as Corporate Hegemony
This seminar brings together students, lawyers, research scholars, professionals to confront a pressing question: Who really owns knowledge, and who gets left outside the gates?
Delhi High Court restrains use of “ZEPTO FINANCE”; says deceptively similar marks prima facie infringe ZEPTO trade marks and cause public confusion
Delhi High Court granted interim protection to “ZEPTO” trade marks, restraining the defendants from using “ZEPTO FINANCE” and other deceptively similar marks.
Online Certificate Course on the Protection of Trade marks, Copyrights, Designs, Geographical Indications and Plant Varieties & Farmer Rights by MNLU Mumbai :Register by 14th June
MNLU Mumbai is organising an Online Certificate Course on the Protection of Trade marks, Copyrights, Designs, Geographical Indications, and Plant Varieties & Farmers’ Rights from 15 to 20 June 2026. The course offers participants a comprehensive understanding of key intellectual property rights regimes in India, making it ideal for law students, academicians, researchers, legal professionals, and IP enthusiasts. Registrations are open until 14 June 2026.
From Fictional Fame to Trade Mark Protection: EU Court Clarifies Reputation and ‘Link’ Analysis in OBELIX Trade Mark Dispute
EU Court emphasized that the mere popularity of a fictional character or a comic series does not establish a trade mark’s reputation. The relevant question is whether the public perceives the mark as an indicator of the commercial origin of goods or services.
How the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 Is Driving Growth in Biodiversity-Linked IPR Filings
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change reported a rise in biodiversity-linked IPR filings, as recorded by the National Biodiversity Authority.
Bombay High Court orders immediate takedown of AI-generated deepfake content infringing Shilpa Shetty Kudra’s privacy and dignity
“A person’s much less a woman’s dignity cannot be publicly maligned or defamed that too without consent which is the sine qua non for such publications.”
Service tax not payable on use of trade marks not registered under Indian law: CESTAT
Intellectual property not registered in India do not constitute ‘intellectual property rights’ within the meaning of Section 65(55a) of the Finance Act, 1994 and the related services are not ‘intellectual property services’ within the meaning of Section 65 (55b) of the Finance Act, 1954.
What are Personality Rights? The rise of Celebrity Lawsuits Explained
This article explains the concept of personality rights and how a surge in celebrity lawsuits is reshaping the law on identity, privacy, and digital misuse in India.
Call for Blogs | MNLU Mumbai’s CICTL Invites Submissions for Blog on Technology Law (CBTL)
The theme shall be related to Data Protection, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Cybersecurity, and Digital Governance or any theme relevant to the Technology Laws.
Call for Blogs | NLIU, Bhopal’s Cell for Studies in Intellectual Property Rights
The Blog on Technology and Intellectual Property Law aims to serve as a forum for the expression of the authors’ views on various topics of IP law and technology.
Bombay High Court grants interim injunction to Travel Blue Products for its ‘Tranquility neck pillow’ in design piracy case against Miniso
The early entry of the Travel Blue’s registered design in the market which is now sought to be diluted by the Miniso’s infringed product is prima facie likely to cause injury to the Travel Blue Products’ business, reputation and goodwill.
Khaitan & Co. represents Saregama India before Bombay High Court in a landmark Intellectual Property Rights Dispute
Khaitan & Co successfully represented Saregama India before the Bombay High Court
‘Staying release would cause immense loss to all involved’; Bombay HC refuses to grant stay against web series ‘Gram Chikitsalaya’ due to copyright infringement allegations
“Substantial amount of money is spent by producers and those involved in such creative works, and staying the release of such films/web-series would cause immense loss to all those involved in it.”