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April 1, 2025
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Bar Council of India Cracks Down on Legal Advertising and Influencer Culture

On March 17, 2025, the Bar Council of India (BCI) issued a strong rebuke to what it called a disturbing rise in unethical legal advertising and social media promotion by law firms and self-styled legal influencers. The trigger was a now-notorious promotional video by a prominent Indian law firm, commemorating its 20th anniversary. The video, […]

April 1, 2025
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Analyzing the Draft Computer related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines, 2025 – Part 1: Evolving Definitions

This article is part of our multi-blog series on the analysis of the Draft Computer Related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines, 2025. On March 25, 2025, the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) released Draft Revised Computer Related Inventions (CRI) Guidelines, 2025. The 2017 Guidelines have undergone significant changes to bring more clarity, precision, […]

March 19, 2025
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Concept of Intermediary Liability in Trademark Infringement

Introduction The case of Lifestyle Equities CV & Anr. v. Amazon Technologies, Inc. & Ors1.represents a significant milestone in Indian trademark law, particularly concerningintermediary liability in the digital age. The dispute arose when Lifestyle Equities CV,owner of the “Beverly Hills Polo Club” (BHPC) mark, alleged that Amazon facilitated thesale of products bearing a deceptively similar […]

March 5, 2025
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13 Years in the Making: The Philips Judgment and its Impact on SEP Litigation in India

Introduction The Delhi High Court (DHC)’s recent decision in Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. vs. Maj (Retd) Sukesh Behl & Anr. [1] 1is another firm reinforcement of India’s growing reputation as a key jurisdiction for Standard Essential Patent (SEP) enforcement. While India has consistently handled SEP litigation with legal sophistication and commercial pragmatism, this ruling reinforces […]

March 3, 2025
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MeitY Releases the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (the Act), which sets out provisions for the processing of personal data, represents a significant leap forward in ensuring the protection of personal data in India. The Act, which came into force on August 11, 2023, seeks to balance individuals’ right to protect their personal data with the […]

February 12, 2025
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Guidelines for Processing Patent Applications of AYUSH Systems and Related Inventions

The Government of India, through the Ministry of AYUSH, actively promotes the traditional and indigenous systems of medicine, including Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy (AYUSH). Given the rich traditional knowledge (TK) embedded within these systems, it is crucial to strike a balance between protecting traditional knowledge and fostering innovation. To address […]

February 11, 2025
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Impact of Patent Expiry and Legal Actions on Revocation: A Case Study

Introduction Patents grant exclusive rights to inventors for a specific period, but this exclusive right can be contested if a party believes that the patent was erroneously granted. The Indian Patents Act of 1970 (“Act”) provides the mechanisms for challenging the validity of patents through revocation petitions. One of the primary concerns is whether certain […]

February 10, 2025
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Shaadi.com’s 30-Day Money Back Guarantee Ad Blocked by Indian High Court

Introduction The age-old adage, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” seems fitting for the recent legal tussle between Matrimony.com Ltd. and People Interactive (I) Pvt. Ltd.1, the parent company of Shaadi.com. In the ruling dated January 10, 2025, the Madras High Court granted an interim injunction against misleading advertisements by Shaadi.com, particularly […]

January 31, 2025
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Marking Registered Designs: A Legal Necessity or Mere Formality?

Design marking is a method used by proprietors to indicate that their article is protected by design rights. It involves “marking” an article to inform the public that the article in question is the subject of a registered design. In this regard, Indian courts have also occasionally examined whether design marking is essential or not, […]

January 28, 2025
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Well Known Trademarks in India

In today’s globalized economy, trademarks are essential for distinguishing products and services, while also serving as valuable assets for businesses. Among the different categories of trademarks, well-known trademarks hold a unique position. These marks are widely recognized and have gained significant reputation, often crossing national borders. Indian trademark law offers exceptional protection to well-known trademarks, […]