Month: February 2025

Discussions over intellectual property rights are not just restricted to our textbooks but spill over to the kind of music we listen to,the medicines we intake and much much more. However, it cannot be denied that discussions around IP have been somewhat confined to the academic, legal and policy circles, navigating our mind frames like

Kim & Chang Strengthens Cross-Border M&A Capabilities With Addition Of Partner Sang Jin Han And Team South Korea’s largest law firm, Kim & Chang, has enhanced its cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) practice with the arrival of esteemed Partner Sang Jin Han and his team from U.S. firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton. Han, who

Uber Files Suit Against DoorDash In Superior Court Of California On Anti-Competitive Practices Claims it compelled restaurants to use its services exclusively Uber Technologies has filed a lawsuit against DoorDash in the Superior Court of California, accusing it of anticompetitive practices. It complained against the online delivery firm for coercing restaurants into using DoorDash as

Robin Lynn & Lee Expands Team With Partner Caera Lee Robin Lynn & Lee, a law firm in association with regional firm DFDL, has strengthened its team by hiring Caera Lee as a partner from prominent Malaysian law firm Zaid Ibrahim & Co. With 13 years of experience, Lee brings a wealth of expertise in

[Thanks to Aditi, Khushi and Sudhanshu for the case summaries] Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summary of the posts on the ANI vs OpenAI copyright case, CGPDTM’s office being moved to Delhi, and exemption under Section 107A of the Patents Act. This and a lot more in this week’s

DMD Advocates Advised Innov8 And Oyo Hotels And Homes In Secondary Sale And Primary Investment By InCred Wealth And Investment Services DMD Advocates advised Innov8 Workspaces India Limited (formerly known as Oyo Workspaces India Private Limited), a company providing flexible workspace solutions under the brand name “Innov8,” and its shareholder, Oyo Hotels and Homes Private

The doctrine of Res Gestae, a Latin term meaning “things done,” is a well-established exception to the rule against hearsay evidence. Under Indian law, this doctrine has played a crucial role in allowing spontaneous statements or actions closely connected with a relevant fact to be admissible as evidence. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, which replaced

Delhi High Court Allows Duty Drawback on Unlocked Mobile Phones Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Dharmesh Sharma of the Delhi High Court has ruled that merely unlocking or activating a new mobile phone by disabling the “regional lock,” a restriction imposed by original equipment manufacturers to limit usage to a specific geographical location, does not

The 38th National Games of India concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony on February 14, 2025, at the International Sports Stadium in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. The event, which commenced on January 28, 2025, witnessed participation from over 16,000 athletes competing across 35 disciplines, highlighting the spirit of sportsmanship and excellence. Distinguished Guests and Notable Addresses The

In a significant move to reform and modernize the legal profession in India, the Government of India has proposed amendments to the Advocates Act, 1961. The Department of Legal Affairs has introduced the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025, intending to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in legal practice and education. The proposed amendments align with global