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The Landmark Intellectual Property Case Between Morgan & Morgan And Disney Highlights Complex Issues Surrounding Expired Copyrights And Ongoing Trademark Enforcement “Morgan & Morgan files federal lawsuit against Disney seeking permission to use “Steamboat Willie” animation style in their latest advertising campaign without infringing intellectual property rights” Morgan & Morgan, one of the largest personal

John Squires to Assume Role as USPTO Director: A New Chapter Amid Patent Reforms and Controversies “USPTO sees leadership shift as John Squires takes over from Acting Director Stewart” The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is set to see significant leadership changes as John Squires steps into the role of Director. Squires’ confirmation comes after

Trilegal advised Kapsons Group on USD 18 million fundraise from Convergent Finance The leading law firm in India, Trilegal advised Kapsons Group and its promoters on their USD 18 million fundraise from funds advised by Convergent Finance. The Trilegal Corporate team on the mandate was led by Amit Khansaheb (Partner) and Abhishek Dubey (Partner), supported

                                          In a very significant development, we see that none other than the Gujarat High Court at Ahmedabad in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest oral judgment titled Yusuf MehmudKhan Pathan vs State

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas acted as counsel for Adani Power Limited in relation to the establishment of a joint venture with Druk Green Power Corporation Limited The leading law firm in India, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Adani Power Limited (“APL”) on the establishment of a joint venture (“Project Company”) with Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (“DGPC”),

                                     It was in the starting of the year on January 26, 2025 that our Constitution officially turned 75 years and just now on September 17, 2025, our PM Mr Narendra Modi also finally turns 75 years old.

Duty Exemption Granted to LG Electronics India for Smartwatch Imports Introduction The Supreme Court of India has granted relief to LG Electronics India, exempting the company from paying customs duty on imported ‘G Watch W7‘ smartwatches from South Korea. The court’s decision was based on the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and Notification No.

ITAT Delhi Rules In Favour Of S. C. Johnson Pvt. Ltd. On MAT Adjustment For Goodwill Amortisation “Delhi Tribunal clarifies MAT treatment for goodwill in amalgamation cases” In a significant ruling, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi Bench, has clarified the tax treatment of goodwill amortisation under the Minimum Alternate Tax regime. The Tribunal held

Moratorium Bars Assessment of EPFO Dues Even for Pre-CIRP Period: NCLAT Introduction The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has held that EPFO dues of the pre-CIRP period cannot be claimed based on assessments made during the imposition of the moratorium. Factual Background The corporate debtor was admitted into the Corporate

NCLAT Sets Aside NCLT Order for Failing to Provide Reasons for Rejecting Main Prayer Introduction The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has held that the adjudicating authority cannot reject the main prayer without cogent reasons and allow the alternative prayers. Factual Background The appellant had filed an application before the