Adidas v. Keshav H. Tulsiani & Ors: A Case of Skewed Contentions

Claiming affection towards their sibling as the justification for adopting a deceptively similar ‘Adidas’ mark, the defendant in Adidas v. Keshav Tulsiani pleaded honest adoption of the impugned mark as a defense against trademark infringement allegations. Highlighting this interesting argument, SpicyIP intern Rishabh Deshpande discusses the Delhi High Court judgement passed in this case. Rishabh

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Future of Tax Filing in India: How Taxbuddy is Shaping the Landscape Compared to Cleartax

As you navigate the complexities of India’s tax landscape, you’re likely wondering what the future holds for tax filing. With the rise of digital technologies, it’s clear that traditional methods are no longer sufficient. Taxbuddy is emerging as a game-changer, leveraging AI, machine learning, and blockchain to simplify tax compliance and safeguard secure transactions. But

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CCI Rules Commercial Relationship Between Google And Truecaller Does Not Imply Preferential Treatment

CCI Rules Commercial Relationship Between Google And Truecaller Does Not Imply Preferential Treatment The Competition Commission of India (CCI) bench, consisting of Chairperson Ms. Ravneet Kaur and Members Mr. Anil Agrawal, Ms. Sweta Kakkad, and Mr. Deepak Anurag, determined that a mere commercial relationship between Google and Truecaller does not equate to preferential treatment. The

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Filing Of Pending Compulsory License Application Does Not Permit Copyright Infringement: Delhi High Court

Filing Of Pending Compulsory License Application Does Not Permit Copyright Infringement: Delhi High Court Justice Mini Pushkarna of the Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction against Al-Hamd Tradenation, prohibiting the company from using sound recordings copyrighted by Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL). Despite Al-Hamd’s application for a compulsory license, which was pending approval, the

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Leveraging Cryptocurrency Investments for Smart Tax Planning

This article explores leveraging cryptocurrency investments in your tax planning strategy, focusing on ITR filing, income tax e-filing, and relevant sections of the Income Tax Act. Introduction Cryptocurrency has gained immense popularity recently, attracting investors looking for high returns and diversification. However, with the rise of digital currencies comes the responsibility of understanding their tax

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Calcutta High Court Rules LLP And Its Partners Cannot File Separate Appeals Under Section 37 Of Arbitration Act

Calcutta High Court Rules LLP And Its Partners Cannot File Separate Appeals Under Section 37 Of Arbitration Act In a recent decision, Justice Sabyasachi Battacharyya of the Calcutta High Court, has addressed the issue of whether an LLP and its individual partners can file separate appeals under Section 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

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