Federal Circuit Affirms Non-Infringement in NG LLC v. CreatedHair Designs: Prosecution History Estoppel Precludes Claim Scope Expansion “Doctrine of equivalents barred by NG’s prior claim amendments” The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) has upheld a summary judgment of non-infringement in the case of NG LLC v. Created Hair Designs, LLC,
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advises Urban Company on ₹1,900 crore Initial Public Offering The Leading Law firm in India, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM) advised Urban Company Limited on its initial public offering aggregating to approximately ₹1,900 crore. The IPO comprised a fresh issue and an offer for sale by certain shareholders, including affiliates of
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Khaitan & Co advised Bessemer Venture Partners on its investment in Seekho.in The leading Indian law firm, Khaitan & Co advised Bessemer Venture Partners as the lead investor in the Series B funding round of Keyaro Edutech Private Limited (Seekho.in). The Khaitan & Co team consisted of Sanjay Khan Nagra (Partner), B N Vivek (Partner),
... Continue Reading.Khaitan & Co Advised KPI Green Energy Limited On Debut Issuance Of INR 670 Crore Partially Credit Enhanced Certified Green Bonds
Khaitan & Co advised KPI Green Energy Limited on debut issuance of INR 670 crore partially credit enhanced certified green bonds The leading Law foirm In India, Khaitan & Co advised KPI Green Energy Limited on the debut issuance of 8.50% partially credit enhanced, rated, listed, secured, non-convertible certified green bonds aggregating to INR 670
... Continue Reading.Frimline and the Future of Open-Ended Transition Phrases in Indian Patent Law
On the Delhi High Court’s recent order in Frimline v. Smatco, Anushka Kanabar explains how the order is another step in the judicial shift towards a broad interpretation of claim construction, which is aligned with the US’ approach. Anushka is a fourth-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) student at the National Law School of India University. Her
... Continue Reading.Kirkland & Ellis Advised Blue Star Innovation Partners On Investment In Hostfully
Kirkland & Ellis advised Blue Star Innovation Partners on investment in Hostfully Kirkland & Ellis advised Blue Star Innovation Partners, a growth-focused investment firm that partners with software and payments companies, on its strategic partnership and investment in Hostfully, a leading property management software provider. The Kirkland & Ellis team included Kevin T. Crews, P.C.
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Sebi has approved 6 major IPOs, including Canara Robeco Asset Management and Hero Motors “Discover the latest IPOs in India, including Pine Labs, Orkla India, and Emmvee Photovoltaic Power” The Securities and Exchange Board of India has granted regulatory approval to six companies, including well-known names like Canara Robeco Asset Management Company and Hero Motors,
... Continue Reading.Sidley Advised Nexus Renewable Power In US$220 Million Financing
Sidley advised Nexus Renewable Power in US$220 Million Financing The global law firm Sidley advised Nexus Renewable Power in securing US$220 million of project-level financing for its Goody solar and storage project in Lamar County, Texas. The financing included a preferred equity commitment from Goldman Sachs and tax credit purchase arrangements with a corporate investor.
... Continue Reading.Part II: A Peek Behind the Curtains of the Patent Amendment Rules 2024: A Diversity Analysis
In continuation of the discussion on Prashant’s RTI, which revealed some spicy behind-the-scenes details about the Draft Patent Amendment Rules, 2023 consultation, Arnav Kaman assesses the diversity of stakeholders who participated in the process by sending their comments and highlights the glaring absence of academia from it. Arnav is a 4th year law student from
... Continue Reading.Part I: A Peek Behind the Curtains of the Patent Amendment Rules 2024
In early July, Prashant shared with us a mammoth RTI response containing juicy insights on the comments received on the Patent Rules and the 2021 Standing Committee Report on the IP regime in India. The response also included the Patent Office’s replies to stakeholders’ comments on the Draft Patent Rules, 2023, which reveal an interesting
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