Intellectual Property
Received a trademark cease-and-desist notice in India? Learn how to assess the claim, preserve evidence, evaluate your legal position, and respond strategically while minimising litigation risk. A trademark cease-and-desist notice often arrives at a time when a business is focused on growth rather than legal disputes. Whether you are a startup that has recently launched a new brand, […]
Merrya Ginto · 12 Jun 2026 · 13 minRead →
India
A comprehensive guide to protecting and enforcing well-known trademarks in India. Understand trans-border reputation, dilution, injunctions, online infringement, customs action, and practical enforcement strategies for global and Indian businesses. well-known trademark is one of the most commercially valuable intellectual property assets a business can own. In India, well-known trademarks receive broader protection than ordinary […]
Merrya Ginto · 21 May 2026 · 12 minRead →
India
By waiving intellectual property filing fees for the sports sector, India has signalled a decisive shift towards recognising sports innovation, branding, and technology as key drivers of economic growth and commercial value Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently announced a landmark initiative granting a complete waiver of government fees for intellectual property […]
Merrya Ginto · 19 May 2026 · 6 minRead →
ADGM
Worldwide Freezing Orders issued by the ADGM Courts are among the most powerful interim remedies available to claimants facing asset flight risks. However, their true effectiveness often depends not on the order itself, but on how successfully it can be recognised, mirrored, or enforced beyond the geographical confines of the ADGM. Worldwide Freezing Orders (“WFOs”) issued […]
Merrya Ginto · 29 Jan 2026 · 9 minRead →
ADGM
The ADGM Courts offer a robust and arbitration-friendly framework for granting Worldwide Freezing Orders to protect assets at every stage of the arbitral process. Whether sought before an award is rendered or after enforcement becomes imminent, these orders can be a decisive tool to prevent frustration of arbitral justice. As international arbitration continues to dominate the resolution of […]
Merrya Ginto · 28 Jan 2026 · 8 minRead →
ADGM
An essential guide to the damages risk, security requirements, and strategic trade-offs that accompany freezing orders in the ADGM. Worldwide Freezing Orders (“WFOs”) are among the most intrusive interim remedies available under the ADGM Courts’ jurisdiction. Precisely because of their severity, the grant of a freezing order is almost invariably conditioned upon the applicant giving a cross-undertaking in damages. In assessing […]
Merrya Ginto · 27 Jan 2026 · 7 minRead →
Dispute Resolution
How ADGM Courts compare and deploy interim remedies—from Worldwide Freezing Orders to disclosure orders and injunctions—to ensure proportionate and effective relief. The ADGM Courts possess a broad suite of interim remedies to address urgent risks in commercial and arbitration disputes. These remedies are intended to preserve the status quo, prevent injustice, and support final […]
Merrya Ginto · 14 Jan 2026 · 8 minRead →
ADGM
A step-by-step guide to preparing and presenting a freezing injunction1 application in the ADGM Courts, including procedural requirements, evidence, timelines, and urgent applications. Worldwide Freezing Orders (WFOs) issued by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts have become an increasingly important tool for claimants seeking to preserve assets at risk of dissipation in complex commercial and arbitration-related disputes. Unlike final […]
Merrya Ginto · 13 Jan 2026 · 9 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial
How ADGM Courts extend freezing relief beyond defendants to uncover beneficial ownership, dismantle asset-shielding structures, and preserve the effectiveness of Worldwide Freezing Orders in complex commercial disputes. Worldwide Freezing Orders derive their effectiveness not from their urgency alone, but from their ability to reach assets that a defendant can realistically control. In modern commercial disputes, […]
Merrya Ginto · 12 Jan 2026 · 9 minRead →
ADGM
A detailed examination of how ADGM Courts evaluate the “real risk of dissipation” test, the types of evidence that carry weight at the interim stage, and the common pitfalls applicants must avoid when seeking Worldwide Freezing Orders. In applications for Worldwide Freezing Orders (“WFOs”) before the ADGM Courts, the requirement to demonstrate a real risk of asset […]
Merrya Ginto · 10 Jan 2026 · 9 minRead →