Khaitan & Co advised KPIT Technologies on the acquisition of Caresoft’s Global Engineering Solutions Business Khaitan & Co advised KPIT Technologies Limited (India) and its subsidiaries KPIT Technologies Inc. (United States) and KPIT Technologies (UK) Limited in relation to the acquisition of Caresoft’s Global Engineering Solutions Business through a 100% acquisition of Caresoft Global Technologies,
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Continuing my discussion from the first part of this post, in this post, I will examine the performance metrics put in place by IPO and try to calculate the number of hours available for an Examiner and the Controller to complete a task and how even with generous assumptions, it is clear that the current
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In 2021, an estimated 40% of internet users in India gambled online in some capacity. Four years later, it’s safe to assume that this number has only grown based on the industry’s increasing presence and immense global growth. But tracking gambling in India, particularly online gambling, isn’t straightforward. The country’s gambling laws comprise a patchwork
... Continue Reading.Khaitan & Co Advised Triton Partners On The Sale Of FläktGroup To Samsung Electronics
Khaitan & Co advised Triton Partners on the sale of FläktGroup to Samsung Electronics Khaitan & Co advised investment funds managed by Triton Partners on the sale of FläktGroup, including the indirect sale of its Indian subsidiary, FläktGroup India Private Limited, to Samsung Electronics Company Limited for EUR 1.5 billion (equivalent to an enterprise value
... Continue Reading.Phonetic similarity alone could be sufficient to establish deceptive similarity
Phonetic similarity alone could be sufficient to establish deceptive similarity Introduction: The case of K.R. Chinna Krishna Chettiar vs. Sri Ambal & Co., Madras & Anr., decided by the Supreme Court of India on April 14, 1969, is a landmark judgment concerning trademark law, particularly regarding phonetic similarity and deceptive resemblance. The appellant, K.R. Chinna
... Continue Reading.S&A Streamlines Legal Processes with Harvey AI
S&A Streamlines Legal Processes with Harvey AI S&A Law Offices has launched AI-Powered Efficiency at Scale in India. Through the integration of Harvey AI across its core legal processes, the firm aims to significantly enhance operational efficiency. By automating traditionally complex and time-consuming tasks, Harvey AI empowers S&A’s legal professionals to streamline their workflows and
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Interim Moratorium And Its Nuances The abuse of interim moratorium by personal guarantors has become a growing concern as it has been widely used as a tactical move to delay recovery or security enforcement actions initiated by secured creditors under the provisions of the SARFAESI Act, 2002 and RDDBFI Act, 1993 In the Insolvency and
... Continue Reading.Matouk Bassiouny Advised Development Partners International On Sylndr’s Series A funding Round
Matouk Bassiouny advised Development Partners International on Sylndr’s Series A funding round Matouk Bassiouny advised Development Partners International (DPI) Venture Capital, the venture arm of Development Partners International, on leading the Series A funding round of Sylndr via the Nclude Fund. As the lead investor, DPI Venture Capital, through the Nclude Fund, continues to support
... Continue Reading.Can Morality and Public Order Block a Patent under Section 3(b) of the Patents Act?
The intersection of patent law with ethical and moral considerations brings forth complex legal challenges, especially when evaluating inventions that may affect public health, order, or morality. Section 3(b) of the Indian Patents Act, 1970 serves as a gatekeeper by disqualifying inventions that could potentially harm human, animal, or plant life, health, or the environment,
... Continue Reading.Trademark Protection for Indian Fashion Designers
Indian fashion industry, an elegant confluence of tradition and innovation, has emerged as a global force. Indian designers are now recognised not just for their craftsmanship but also for their unique cultural narratives. However, this recognition has led to a rise in imitation and misappropriation, posing a significant threat to original creativity. In such a
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