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Reviewing Part III of the book- “Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia”, edited by Dr. Pratyush Nath Upreti, Prof. Ishupal Singh Kang engages with how institutions, courts, and practices shape IP governance beyond doctrinal boundaries, bringing questions of gender, access, expertise, and social justice into the frame. Reading the chapters in conversation rather than isolation,

Intellectual Property Debates in South Asia, edited by Dr. Pratyush Nath Upreti, is a timely and important intervention that brings together scholars from across the region to examine how IP law is shaped by local legal cultures, policy priorities, and socio-economic realities. Covering India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, the book speaks directly

AZB & Partners advised Fortis Healthcare Limited on the acquisition of People Tree Hospital, Bangalore The leading law firm in India, AZB & Partners advised Fortis Healthcare Limited (“FHL”) on the acquisition of People Tree Hospital in Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore (“PTHY”) through a 100% acquisition of TMI Healthcare Private Limited, the entity under which PTHY’s business

Dreny & Partners advised Jameel Finance on EGP 470 million securitization transaction The leading law firm in Egypt, Dreny & Partners advised Jameel Finance in connection with the closure of the company’s second securitization transaction, amounting to EGP 470 million. The transaction forms part of a broader three-year multi-issuance program totalling EGP 4 billion. The

Smartphone video app maker sues Apple for stealing camera tech Camo, released by London-based Reincubate in 2020, enables the use of smartphones as webcams for computer-based video calls. The maker of a smartphone video app has sued Apple in a New Jersey federal court alleging that the iPhone maker stole its technology and holds an

Al Tamimi & Company advised EMSTEEL Group on the sale of Anabeeb to Khansaheb Group The largest law firm in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Al Tamimi & Company advised EMSTEEL Group (“Emsteel”) on the sale of Anabeeb, the region’s largest manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and glass reinforced plastic (GRP) industrial

Madras High Court Restores ‘SAKTHI’ Trademark, Slams Registry for Cancelling Decades-Old Mark Without Notice Introduction The Madras High Court has set aside the cancellation of the long-standing “SAKTHI” trademark, holding that the Trade Marks Registry acted arbitrarily and in violation of the principles of natural justice by cancelling the registration without issuing any prior notice

No Monopoly Over ‘Vapo’: Madras High Court Rejects P&G’s Bid To Block ‘VAPORIN’ Trademarks Introduction The Madras High Court has held that the term “Vapo” is descriptive, generic and publici juris, and that Procter & Gamble Company (P&G), the proprietor of the well-known “Vicks VapoRub” brand, cannot claim exclusive trademark rights over the use of

S&R Associates advised Aleido Sweden AB on acquisition of ibruk Consulting’s user assistance services business The leading law firm in India, S&R Associates represented Aleido Sweden AB, an aftermarket information and digital learning solutions provider, in its acquisition of the user assistance services business of ibruk Consulting. The transaction strengthens Aleido Sweden AB’s offerings in

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advises Flipkart, Eight Roads, TPG NewQuest, Nokia Growth Partners, Mirae Asset, and Qualcomm on Shadowfax Technologies Limited’s IPO The leading law firm in India, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (“SAM”) acted as legal counsel to Flipkart, Eight Roads, TPG NewQuest, Nokia Growth Partners, Mirae Asset, and Qualcomm on the initial public offering