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August 29, 2025
Use of Foreign Trademarks in India: Parallel Imports, Exhaustion Doctrine & Legal Risks

In today’s interconnected global economy, multinational brands sell products across multiple jurisdictions, often at varying price points. This has created opportunities for parallel imports, where genuine products are brought into India without the authorization of the foreign trademarks owner. While consumers may benefit from lower prices and increased access, parallel imports often referred to as...

August 21, 2025
Limited Role of NCLT in Fast Track Mergers in India

Introduction  Corporate restructuring in India can be achieved through both private and statutory arrangements. Previously, under the Companies Act of 1956, all mergers and restructurings were required to undergo lengthy procedures, with mandatory intervention from the High Court. This made the process time-consuming and expensive, creating various challenges and obstacles in the M&A landscape, particularly...

August 20, 2025
Sector-Specific Patent Insights in India: Pharma, Software and AI, Green Tech, and Traditional Knowledge

India’s patent ecosystem is shaped by a delicate balance: encouraging innovation while safeguarding public interest and cultural heritage. This balance plays out differently across industries, where the rules and interpretations of patentability can make or break an innovation strategy. Four sectors: pharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence and software, green technologies, and traditional knowledge illustrate how India applies...

Proceedings Before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) – A Comprehensive Guide

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) serves as India’s primary quasi-judicial body for adjudicating corporate disputes under the Companies Act, 2013, and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Understanding the evidence, documentation, and procedural requirements for NCLT proceedings is crucial for legal practitioners, corporate professionals, and litigants seeking effective resolution of corporate disputes. The tribunal...

Oppression and Mismanagement of Minority Shareholders: Reliefs Before NCLT

The protection of minority shareholders is fundamental to corporate governance in order to ensure equitable treatment and prevent oppression by majority stakeholders. A company functions through decisions made by its members and its Board of Directors. The appointment of directors is governed by a majority vote, which allows majority shareholders to effectively control the board...

August 19, 2025
The Complete Guide to NCLT in India: Powers, Structure, and Jurisdiction

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has become one of the most significant adjudicating bodies in India for matters related to corporate laws. Established under the Companies Act, 2013, NCLT in India functions as a quasi-judicial authority with the power to adjudicate issues related to companies, including disputes among shareholders, insolvency proceedings, and matters of...

August 16, 2025
Trending Intellectual Property Issues in India: From AI Films to Cricket Brands

India’s intellectual property (IP) landscape is undergoing one of its most dynamic and challenging phases in decades. From artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping cinematic classics to cricketers trademarking their nicknames, and from deepfake celebrity endorsements to fast-fashion knockoffs, the scope and enforcement of copyright, trademark, and personality rights are being tested in unprecedented ways.  This article...

August 13, 2025
Guardians of Creativity: Copyright Law in India and Its Rising Importance in the Digital Era

In a world where stories, songs, and designs can travel across continents in the blink of an eye, creativity has never been more powerful. Yet, it has also never been more vulnerable. The same technology that allows a film to premiere globally on streaming platforms also enables a pirated copy to be uploaded within hours....

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