Legal 60

Regular readers (and now, viewers!) would’ve seen the launch of our SpicyIP TV series with the Summer School edition, where we spoke with many of the fantastic faculty members who had come to generously spend their time with our summer school students. That series (still on-going, with more to come), is geared especially towards those

Al Tamimi & Company Advised Snap Inc. on the Establishment of Its U.S. Operations in Qatar The prominent and leading regional law firm in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Al Tamimi & Company has successfully advised and assisted Snap Inc., the parent company of the multimedia messaging app Snapchat, in setting up

Kickstarting November with some good news for young IP policy enthusiasts, we are elated to announce the 1st National Policy Brief Competition on Intellectual Property & Innovation 2025! This exciting competition aims to encourage students to look beyond textbooks and statutory provisions, and to explore the dynamic relationship between intellectual property, innovation, and societal progress.

Sudip Mahapatra Moves from S&R Associates to Hillhouse Investment Hillhouse Investment welcomes Sudip Mahapatra as he moves from S&R Associates, bringing over 17 years of expertise in M&A and private equity transactions. Mahapatra, a highly regarded lawyer with over 17 years of experience, will be advising Hillhouse Investment on complex business transactions across India. His

Lim Chee Wee Partnership Represents Wisma Majujaya in Legal Proceedings Against Bina Puri Holdings Berhad The Malaysian boutique law firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Lim Chee Wee Partnership (LCWP) is acting for Wisma Majujaya in its winding-up petition against the listed company Bina Puri Holdings Berhad, as reported by The Edge Malaysia. The hearing of

Railway travel in India, while affordable and widespread, often comes with the challenge of overcrowded compartments—especially in general or passenger trains. In such situations, genuine passengers frequently face safety hazards due to the uncontrolled boarding of ticketless travellers. A pertinent legal question arises in such cases: Can the Railways be held liable for the death

Trilegal Welcomes Jitendra Motwani as Partner in Taxation Practice The leading full-service law firm in India, Trilegal, is pleased to announce the addition of distinguished tax practitioner Jitendra Motwani as a Partner in its Taxation practice. This appointment reinforces the firm’s commitment to delivering top-tier, integrated tax solutions amid an increasingly complex regulatory environment. With

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Norwest Capital on its Investment in Goyaz Jewellery Private Limited The leading law firm Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM) advised Norwest Capital, LLC (Norwest) on its USD 15 million (~INR 130 crores) investment in Goyaz Jewellery Private Limited (Goyaz), a company engaged in the business of manufacturing jewellery constructed wholly

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Jindal Steel and Power Limited on the Acquisition of Jhajjar Power Limited The leading law firm Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) acted as the legal counsel to Jindal Steel and Power Limited (“Jindal”) in connection with the acquisition of 100% shareholding of Jhajjar Power Limited (“Jhajjar”) through its wholly owned subsidiary, Jindal

Delhi HC delivers first-ever SEP non-infringement ruling, on a long-forgotten VCD patent and Delhi HC’s Justice Prathiba M. SIngh appointed Chair of WIPO’s Advisory Board of Judges. Don’t forget – SpicyIP TV Podcast episode 8 with Mr. Nikhil Narendran is now out! This and much more in this week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review. Anything we are