Khaitan & Co Successfully Represents Saregama India Limited in Landmark Copyright Suit Khaitan & Co advised and successfully represented Saregama India Limited (“Saregama”) before the Bombay High Court in Commercial Intellectual Property Rights Suit No. 101 of 2012, filed by Ms. Rupali Shah, successor to noted film producer O.P. Rahlan. The suit raised significant issues
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Cravath, Swaine & Moore Appoints Rohan Saha as Partner in London Office Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP has announced the addition of Rohan Saha as a Partner in its Corporate Practice in London, further strengthening the firm’s cross-border financing and private credit capabilities. Rohan brings over 13 years of international legal experience, with a strong
... Continue Reading.Non-Issuance Of Notice Invoking Arbitration Is Not A Bar To Implead Parties In Arbitral Proceedings
Non-Issuance Of Notice Invoking Arbitration Is Not A Bar To Implead Parties In Arbitral Proceedings The Supreme Court held that non-service of Notice under Section 21 upon the LLP and its CEO as well as no disputes having been raised against them therein “does not denude the arbitral tribunal of its jurisdiction to implead them
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Khaitan & Co advised CLR Facility Services on USD 15 Million Investment by British International Investment Khaitan & Co advised CLR Facility Services Private Limited (“CLR”) and its promoters on raising capital from British International Investment plc, the UK’s development finance institution. The total deal is valued at approximately USD 15 million. The investment will
... Continue Reading.Walking on ‘Thin’ Ice: DHC Domestically Injuncts Reddy’s from Selling Novo Nordisk’s Weightloss Drug
[A big thanks to Praharsh and Swaraj for their inputs on this post.] [Disclaimer: Long post ahead] A recent order (pdf) by the Delhi High Court (DHC) has drawn significant attention regarding the manufacture and availability of the diabetes management and weight-loss assistance drug semaglutide (sold as Wegovy and Ozempic). On 29 May 2025, the Single
... Continue Reading.USE OF DECEPTIVELY SIMILAR PACKAGING, FONTS, AND COLORS CONSTITUTES NOT ONLY INFRINGEMENT BUT ALSO PASSING OFF
USE OF DECEPTIVELY SIMILAR PACKAGING, FONTS, AND COLORS CONSTITUTES NOT ONLY INFRINGEMENT BUT ALSO PASSING OFF Introduction: Trademark conflicts in the consumer appliances sector have seen a surge with increasing brand consciousness and aggressive marketing tactics. The case of Maya Appliances Private Limited vs Vibrant Concepts And Designs is a classic example that draws attention
... Continue Reading.Trilegal Advised CRED On USD 75 Million Series G Funding Round Led By GIC, RTP Capital, And Sofina Ventures
Trilegal Advised CRED on USD 75 Million Series G Funding Round Led by GIC, RTP Capital, and Sofina Ventures Trilegal advised Dreamplug Technologies Private Limited (CRED) on its USD 75 million (approximately INR 646 crore) Series G funding round. The round was led by prominent global investors GIC, RTP Capital, and Sofina Ventures, reflecting continued
... Continue Reading.Baker McKenzie Strengthens Transactional Practice with Addition Of Nick Benson In London
Baker McKenzie Strengthens Transactional Practice with Addition of Nick Benson in London Baker McKenzie has announced the addition of Nick Benson as a Partner in the Firm’s Private Equity team in London, reinforcing its global transactional capabilities and expanding its investment funds expertise. Nick joins the Firm from Latham & Watkins, bringing with him over
... Continue Reading.UUBO Advised Absa Bank On Additional US$25 Million Facility To Valency International
UUBO Advised Absa Bank on Additional US$25 Million Facility to Valency International Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie (UUBO) advised as Nigerian counsel to Absa Bank Limited (“ABSA”) in connection with the provision of an additional US$25 million under the existing commodity finance facility for Valency International DMCC, bringing the total facility to US$50 million. The enhanced
... Continue Reading.The Waqf Amendment Act: A Step Towards Reform or Threat to Minority Rights?
This article analyses the proposed Waqf Amendment in the context of constitutional provisions safeguarding the rights of religious and linguistic minorities in India. While the government maintains that the amendments aim to promote accountability and transparency within waqf institutions, critics argue that it could lead to an undue concentration of power and potentially undermine the
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