Aarna Law announces new partner
Spandana Ashwath has been appointed a partner at Aarna Law where she will head the Intellectual Property team. She has over ten years of experience in dispute resolution with a …
Year: 2023
How to recover foreign award debts in India through insolvency proceedings
In recent years, India has embraced a pro-arbitration approach, making international arbitration the preferred method for resolving disputes between Indian corporations and global entities. Many of these arbitrations lead to …
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Case update: Sanket Kumar Agarwal & Anr. V. APG Logistics Private Limited
Decided on 1 May 2023 | Supreme Court of India In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India, in Sanket Kumar Agarwal v. APG Logistics Private Limited, has …
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Unlocking the digital canvas: exploring the rights transferred in the sale of NFTs
The sale and acquisition of non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) have ignited immense curiosity and excitement among artists, collectors, and enthusiasts. These unique digital assets have revolutionised the notion of ownership, presenting …
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Case update: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited Vs. Union Of India And Others
The petitioner (Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited) is a pharmaceutical company incorporated under the provisions of Companies Act, 1956. It challenged the order passed by the Intellectual Property Appellate Board, allowing a rectification application filed by respondent number 4 (Sun Pharmaceuticals Ltd) which was directed to delete the entry of the registered trade mark ‘OFLOMAC’ registered by the petitioner.
An introduction to NFT
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are gradually becoming more and more popular. There has been a substantial increase in the use and trading of NFTs thanks to their dynamic and broad use cases across platforms, as well as their ability to support digital scarcity and proven ownership of unique, one-of-a-kind assets. In this article we outline what is a non-fungible token, their characteristics and specifications, and how they can be used.
Women in Leadership and IP: Ms Vidya Rajarao, founder of Fraudopedia
In the first of a series of interviews with women entrepreneurs in India to mark World IP Day 2023, Ms Vidya Rajarao of Fraudopedia talks about protecting the company’s valuable training content, the importance of funding and network support, and how to earn the trust of young people.
The benefits of mediation in the art and cultural heritage sector
When it comes to art disputes, perhaps the most obvious example that comes to the mind is that of copying the work of another person. In fact art can give …
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Case update: M.K. Rajagopalan v. Dr. Periasamy Palani Gounder
In the case of M.K. Rajagopalan v. Dr. Periasamy Palani Gounder, the Supreme Court provided clarification regarding the requirements for determining the eligibility of a Resolution Applicant. The Court held that the commercial decisions made by the Committee of Creditors must not exceed the boundaries set by the law. Accordingly, the Court affirmed the order of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal which rejected the Resolution Plan proposed by the Successful Resolution Applicant.
When can parties raise objections on jurisdiction?
Parties to an international arbitration can object to the jurisidiction of the seat of arbitration through “preliminary objections”. These can be heard separately before the full matter–a process known as bifurcation– and can result in considerable costs savings to both parties.