Thought Leadership

Advertising and Marketing laws in India

Safir Anand and Swati Sharma look at the legislation and regulation governing advertising and marketing in India. Advertising in India is a mix of self-regulation, codes of industry
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A year in review: trademark trends in India

Indian courts have issued several important cases in the past year concerning trademark infringement, particularly online, as Pravin Anand and Abhilasha Nautiyal report. With business conducted over the
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New Patent Rules- the changes

The Patents (Amendment) Rules 2016, effective 16th May 2016, prescribe some major procedural changes in patent prosecution in India. The article looks at some salient changes proposed by
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Merck Vs Glenmark

In a first, the Delhi High Court has held the patent of the Plaintiff, Merck, valid and infringed upon by Glenmark in what is a welcome decree for
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Law and Regulation on Patent Litigation

An extensive discussion on Indian patent legislation and common law, with an emphasis on legal proceedings and customs enforcement. The recognition and enforcement of patent rights in India
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Getting the Deal Through: Licensing

Safir Anand and Swati Sharma identify the different options and the processes behind licences in India. A foreign licensor can establish business in India either by way of
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Life Sciences: Patent

A look at the legal conditions to obtain a patent and which legislation applies, which products substances and processes can be protected by patents and what cannot be
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