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Introduction: The Bargain and The Barrier Patent law operates on a bargain: innovators disclose their inventions in exchange for a time-bound exclusivity. Yet, not all innovations qualify for this bargain. Section 3(b)  of the Patents Act, 1970   (Hereafter referred to as ‘The Act’) carves out an exception for inventions which are not patentable. At first glance, the provision seems straightforward; the difficulty, however, lies in evaluating whether the harm is real or merel

Introduction The Trade Marks Act, 1999, tries to strike a balance between the proprietary rights and ensuring fairness in this competitive world. The general rule is that a registered proprietor exclusively enjoys exclusive rights to their mark. But there are certain exceptions to this general rule, one of such is Section 12 . Section 12 of the Trademarks Act, 1999  states that when more than one proprietor of a similar or identical trademark registers the trademark in an hon

A. From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: A Comparative Analysis of India’s IPO Reforms The Indian startup ecosystem has come a long way over the past ten years, but regulatory challenges were always a hindrance to IPO plans, particularly for firms with overseas structures. The much-awaited reform of the 2025 SEBI ICDR Regulations [i] transformation signals a move away from an antiquated, promoter-centric IPO regime to the modern, institutional-friendly, and technology-savvy reg

Introduction In the high-stakes world of startups, ideas are currency. Founders rush to protect their innovations from being stolen or copied, often believing that a well-drafted Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is enough to safeguard their intellectual assets. But as many later discover, relying solely on NDAs is like locking the front door while leaving the windows wide open. The protection of trade secrets demands much more strategic foresight, internal safeguards, and a cul

Towards ‘ democratising access to global legal work ’, in May 2025, the Bar Council of India (hereinafter ‘BCI’) introduced the amended rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India (originally notified on March 10, 2023), thereby liberalising the Indian legal market. However, the Society of Indian Law Firms (hereinafter ‘SILF’) vehemently criticised the approach of introducing this reform. SILF, in its official press release, stated

On 2 nd  December 2025, the Delhi High Court declined to grant an interim injunction restraining Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories from manufacturing semaglutide in India for export, notwithstanding Novo Nordisk’s assertion of infringement of Indian patent IN 262697 (IN’697). The Court’s order, rendered at the interlocutory stage, did not adjudicate the final validity of the patent but turned on the application of settled principles governing interim relief under Indian patent law. Th

The law of trademarks is a complex field; it is hard to raise more commercial alarm than this. Does registration in one class confer monopoly over all goods in that classification, even though they may have no real relationship in the market? This question, which was not only answered by the Delhi High Court in the case of RSPL Health Pvt. Ltd. v. Sun Pharma Laboratories Limited and Anr ., but also has significant implications for the businesses operating in this Indian compe

The Government of India (hereinafter referred as GOI) has come up with the new labour laws, namely, Code of Wages 2019 (hereinafter referred as Wages Code), Code of Social Security, 2020 (hereinafter referred as Social Security Code), Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (hereinafter referred as OSHW Code) and Industrial Relation Code, 2020 (hereinafter referred as IR Code). The said acts are to be made effective from 21 st  November 2025. In furthera

Introduction India’s pharmaceutical industry has always told two very different stories. On one side, it’s a global success, respected for its ability to manufacture and supply affordable, life-saving medicines to countries around the world. On the other, there’s a much less flattering reality: the persistent and dangerous spread of counterfeit drugs. These aren’t minor fakes. They’re health hazards that not only put patients at risk but also chip away at the trust the entire

Introduction Funny how something as massive as a billion-dollar merger can hang on a line or two buried deep in a contract. Not the headlines. Not the handshake photos. Just a clause most people skip over—until everything hinges on it. In late 2019, LVMH made its move. The luxury giant announced plans to buy Tiffany & Co. for $16.2 billion. It was gutsy—the kind of deal that gets analysts talking. Tiffany brought legacy. LVMH had reach. On paper, the pairing looked unstoppabl

Introduction Celebrity endorsements continue to be a strong marketing strategy in India, but the emergence of AI, deep fakes, and social media makes it difficult to discern between real and fake. Recent court cases and evolving regulations show that unauthorized use of a celebrity's name, image, voice, or other persona attributes, that is persona misappropriation, is now an ethical and legal issue. Increasingly brands and endorsers can be held accountable for violations under

Introduction India's big picture for growth over several years is dependent on a reliable, environmentally friendly, and energy, efficient supply that would be able to cater to the needs of sustained economic growth, industrial expansion, and social development. Due to the continuous rise in energy demand coupled with climate action commitments, the role of nuclear energy has become very significant again from a strategic point of view. Nuclear power is a clean energy source