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In the hyper-connected digital world of today, there is no doubt about the fact that reviews posted online have a major impact on a consumer. In recent times, we often stumble upon situations where we can easily note as to how different sectors of business have been impacted because of either fake or negative reviews.…

Royal Symbols often include the royal coat of arms, royal crest, insignias, badges etc., they are distinguishing marks or sign adopted by a person, a family, or an organization. Most of the Royal Symbols date back to medieval times. These Royal Symbols have been used for identification of knights in battles and kingdoms through the course…

Anil Kapoor, a renowned Indian actor, recently initiated legal proceedings before the Delhi High Court seeking, inter alia, protection of his own image, likeness, persona, voice, and various other attributes of his personality against unauthorized exploitation of the same on the Internet .The actor filed the suit against various entities including proprietors of commercial establishments, vendors like…

The Hon’ble Supreme Court, in its recent Judgment, Brihan Karan Sugar Syndicate Private Limited Vs. Yashwantrao Mohite Krushna Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana [1], held that the volume of sale and extent of advertisement, of the product in question, will be a relevant consideration for deciding whether the Appellant (Plaintiff) had acquired reputation or goodwill. Facts of the…

India’s economic landscape has witnessed a significant transformation in recent decades, characterized by the rapid growth of innovative industries and the increasing importance of intellectual property rights (IPR). Simultaneously, the nation has been vigilant in maintaining a competitive market through its robust competition law framework. This article delves into the complex interplay between competition law…

Frequently tucked away in the fine print or presented fleetingly at the beginning or end of a production, disclaimers serve as a means to protect creators from potential legal repercussions and navigate the intricate web of personality rights. The use of disclaimers in various forms of creative content is not a novel phenomenon; it has,…

The Consumer Protection Act stands as a beacon of consumer empowerment and protection in the modern era. In contrast to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, which primarily addresses commercial disputes, the Consumer Protection Act places the well-being of individuals at the forefront by rolling the cog wheels of summary process while adjudicating on the veritable…

Filing of patent working statements (Form 27s) in respect of granted Indian patents is a unique and significant, yet controversial, requirement under Indian patent jurisprudence. It is part of the patent bargain, i.e., patents should be worked in the countries where they are granted so that socio-economic benefits ensue therefrom. Lack of patent working can…

The Delhi High Court Rules Governing Patent Suits, 2022 (‘the Rules’), which were notified on 24th February 2022, have now been in effect for more than a year. This period allows us to assess its impact, appreciate the positive changes introduced by it, while also acknowledging areas that may still need improvements. In general, the Rules…

In the second instalment of our series delving into the jurisdictional overlap in India’s data protection landscape, we shift our focus to the intersection between consumer protection law and data protection law. Much like our previous exploration of the overlap between data protection and cyber security, this nexus raises questions regarding jurisdictional overlap between  regulatory authorities.…