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Introduction Sport rivalries thrive on humor, satire and banter, but what happens when that very satire is coupled with an advertisement by a global corporation, and wherein commercial gain is involved? And at what point therefore, does humor cross into trademark disparagement. This very question came before the Delhi High Court in May 2025, when the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) sought an injunction against an advertisement by Uber India, which as alleged, played on the

Introduction The Corporate Social Responsibility is not only a feel-good activity that companies do on the side. In India, it is a legal requirement written into the Companies Act, 2013, and companies that meet certain financial criteria are expected to follow it seriously. Yet, despite being in force for over a decade, many business owners, finance teams, and even young professionals find the rules around CSR a bit confusing. This blog tries to break down Section 135 of the

Introduction The Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 supplement the Companies Act of 2013 and also prescribe the procedures, Qualifications, disclosures, and compliance requirements relating to Directors. General Definition: A director is an individual who is appointed to the Board of Directors of a company and is responsible for managing, supervising, and directing the affairs of the company. He acts as the brain and guiding force of the compan

Introduction Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has become a critical concept in contemporary corporate governance and financial regulation. The ESG compliance in Southeast Asia region is now no longer limited to voluntary corporate social responsibility, throughout the region the regulators are now moving towards for adopting the more strict and mandatory disclosure framework. Gradually, the market regulators began to recognise the importance of ESG regulations that

Introduction For a very long time, Sports have been a paradox. On one side, athletes have brought medals like Olympic medals, world titles, and huge pride to the nation and on the other side, issues like inefficient, corrupt, unaccountable are marked towards the national sports federations like the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and several national sports federations. So, these issues led to repeated criticisms towards national

Introduction Patent claims are the rights granted to an inventor in respect of the invention in such a way that no other party will be allowed to use, sell, manufacture, or import such invention without the permission of the patent owner. The scope of such patents depends not on the entire patent application but only on the claims contained therein. These are the numbered paragraphs at the end of the patent application specification. Any inventor looking to seek patent protec

Introduction to the Patent Cooperation Treaty Framework The Patent Cooperation Treaty, managed by the World Intellectual Property Organization, serves as the fundamental framework for international patent strategy adopted by multinational companies, academic institutions, and independent inventors. By creating a unified and centralized method for submitting patent applications, this system offers a highly organized and strategically adaptable timeline to safeguard inventions

Introduction In the digital age, encryption has become an essential tool for safeguarding personal privacy and secure communication. Through end-to-end encryption (E2EE), individuals are able to share sensitive data on platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal without fear of unauthorized interception. This technology reinforces trust, confidentiality, and the fundamental right to privacy. However, this protective shield can also transform into a weapon. E2EE creates "war

Introduction The law has gradually realized that a person’s name, picture, voice, and likeness are assets rather than just parts of their uniqueness in this age of digital and media-driven society when even one’s own identity has commercial value, Through branding and sponsorship, public figures, influencers, and even celebrities take advantage of their names, faces, voices, and personalities. The idea of personality rights, also known as publicity rights, which give people a

Introduction It is widely accepted that an effective copyright framework is fundamental for the success of any viable music industry. Not only does it protect authors work against unauthorised uses, it also allows creators and publishers to benefit from their works by creating revenue streams from its exploitation through licensing and royalties. For Myanmar, this is far more complex than the Burma Copyright Act of 1914 suggests, having regulated music exploitation for over a

Introduction A cross-border contract is a legally binding agreement that governs business relationships across borders with a primary aim to mitigate risk in the transaction. 1 Such contracts are pertinent for setting intention of both the parties, protecting rights, setting obligations, while minimizing possible disputes between involved parties. It hence serves as a framework to conduct business internationally while maintaining compliance with local laws and regulations, t

Introduction Fund raising is very difficult and critical for any business. But it is also important for expansion and growth of business. There are two modes of raising the funds, First issuing of equity shares and second issuance of preference shares. The equity shares routes are common but due to flexible nature preference shares are also gaining importance. Preference shares offer investors preferential rights over equity shareholders regarding dividend payments and repay