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Explaining two recent judgements on amendments- Dong Yang PC Inc. v Controller of Patents and Designs (Delhi HC) and Srinivas Jegannathan v Controller of Patents (Madras HC), S. Sri Ganesh Prasad, argues how they point towards the need for the patent office to fulfil its quasi-judicial role in patent prosecution with clarity and evidence. Ganesh

24th July, Jabalpur – Dharmashastra National Law University Signs MoU with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. Paving the Way for Academic Exchange and Legal Research Collaboration A Milestone in Inter-Institutional Cooperation In a significant move to strengthen academic ties and foster collaborative growth in legal education, Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas selects Legora as its Generative AI partner after rigorous pilots, reaffirming its AI-first vision India’s leading law firm, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), has selected Legora as its firm-wide Generative AI platform, marking a significant milestone in its journey to become an AI-first organisation. In January, CAM announced its bold vision to integrate

Apple’s Patent Problem: Masimo Case Highlights ITC Power Introduction The Apple vs. Masimo case before the Federal Circuit highlights key issues in U.S. patent enforcement, including the scope of ITC exclusion orders, product design in infringement analysis, and the trend of large companies choosing litigation over settlement. Factual Background Masimo alleges that Apple misappropriated its

Trilegal advised on Adani Group’s stake sale in AWL Agri Business Trilegal advised on the sale of 13,54,82,400 equity shares of AWL Agri Business Limited (formerly Adani Wilmar Limited) (“AWL”) by one of its promoters, the Adani Group, through Adani Commodities LLP. The stake sale, aggregating to 10.42% of AWL’s share capital, was executed via

In Indian succession law, a registered Will holds a distinctive evidentiary status. But a pertinent legal question often arises—can a registered Will be presumed to be genuine without requiring additional proof of execution and attestation? The recent Supreme Court judgment in Metpalli Lasum Bai (Since Dead) & Ors. v. Metapalli Muthaiah (D) by LRs, Civil

The doctrine of merger, a long-standing principle of Indian jurisprudence, operates on the premise that once a superior court adjudicates a matter, the judgment of the lower court merges into that of the higher forum. This doctrine, though fundamental for judicial hierarchy and finality, cannot be treated as an inflexible rule. The recent judgment of

AnantLaw advised and represented Puravankara Limited in High Court of Kerala writ appeal AnantLaw advised and successfully represented Puravankara Limited before the Hon’ble High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam in a high-stakes writ appeal involving one of its premium real‑estate projects. Puravankara had obtained a No Objection Certificate (NOC) in 2006 from the Thrikkakara Grama

Khaitan & Co advised Firstsource Solutions UK Limited on proposed acquisition of Pastdue Credit Solutions Limited Khaitan & Co advised and assisted Firstsource Solutions UK Limited in connection with its proposed acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Pastdue Credit Solutions Limited, a leading UK-based debt recovery and collections services company, for a total

Trilegal advised as Indian counsel for Coats Group on USD 770 million strategic acquisition of OrthoLite Holdings LLC Trilegal acted as Indian counsel to Coats Group PLC, a London Stock Exchange listed company, on its definitive agreement to acquire OrthoLite Holdings LLC, the global market leader in premium insoles, for an initial enterprise value of