Decoding Diagnostic Method Patents: Madras High Court Orders Grant Of Patent To Chinese University Of Hong Kong And American Company Sequenom INC Introduction Certain inventions that are not eligible for patent protection in India are prohibited by Section 3 of the Indian Patents Act, 1970 (the Patents Act). According to Section 3(i) of the act,
... Continue Reading.Case Analysis: Babui Panmato Kuer v. Ram Agya Singh (1968) | Fraudulent Marriage under Hindu Law
This case analysis pertains to Section 28 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, concerning a plaintiff whose petition for marriage dissolution was dismissed by the Additional District Judge of Saran. Case Title: Babui Panmato Kuer v. Ram Agya SinghCourt: Patna High CourtCitation: AIR 1968 Patna 190Judge: Justice G.N. PrasadJudgment on: 18 February, 1967 Facts In
... Continue Reading.Lok Sabha Adjourned Till July 1 As Opposition Pushes For Discussion On NEET
The Lok Sabha was adjourned till July 1 on Friday as opposition members sought the acceptance of an adjournment motion to suspend all business and discuss matters related to the paper leak controversy surrounding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). As the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and the opposition MPs
... Continue Reading.SC Seeks NTA’s Response On Plea Alleging Inconsistent Calculation Of Marks
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a notice to the National Testing Agency (NTA) over the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024, following a petition filed by a learning app that claimed “inconsistent” calculation of marks on the OMR sheets. During the hearing, the bench also pulled up coaching centres, saying they have “no role
... Continue Reading.Transferring Technology And Licensing
Transferring Technology And Licensing Overview: The process through which knowledge or information pertaining to technological features is shared within a group or between organizations or entities is known as technology transfer, sometimes known as technology commercialization and transfer of technology (TOT). Expanding on this, we find international technology transfer, which is the exchange of knowledge
... Continue Reading.ITAT: Purchaser Eligible To Claim Reduction On Excess Amount Paid Above Net Asset Value Of Seller’s Business
ITAT: Purchaser Eligible To Claim Reduction On Excess Amount Paid Above Net Asset Value Of Seller’s Business Refers to the decision of the Supreme Court in a previous ruling The Bangalore bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that once the Income Tax Department accepts the capital gain offered by the seller
... Continue Reading.Trademark Exclusivity: An Analysis
Trademark Exclusivity: An Analysis A trademark can be defined as a mark, word, sign which is capable of being represented graphically and distinguishing the goods and services from one another. Once a mark is registered, a registered proprietor obtains an exclusive right of using their trademark and also the right to obtain a relief against
... Continue Reading.Jharkhand HC Grants Bail To Hemant Soren In Money Laundering Case
While ruling in a very high profile case, we see that the Jharkhand High Court in a most learned, landmark, laudable, and latest judgment titled Hemant Soren vs Directorate of Enforcement in B.A. No. 4892 of 2024 that was pronounced as recently as on 28.06.2024 has granted
... Continue Reading.Avik Biswas And Vaibhav Bhardwaj Join Khaitan & Co As Partners In ELB Practice
Avik Biswas And Vaibhav Bhardwaj Join Khaitan & Co As Partners In ELB Practice Khaitan & Co has significantly strengthened its Employment, Labour, and Benefits (ELB) practice by bringing on board Avik Biswas and Vaibhav Bhardwaj as Partners, along with their respective teams. Biswas will be stationed at the firm’s Bangalore office, while Bhardwaj will
... Continue Reading.Atsumi & Sakai Expands In Tokyo With New Finance And Corporate Partners
Atsumi & Sakai Expands In Tokyo With New Finance And Corporate Partners Atsumi & Sakai, a leading Japanese law firm, has bolstered its Tokyo office by welcoming two new Partners. Akiko Hosokawa joins from Baker McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise), while Dio Inoue transitions from his role as Japanese Legal Head at American pharmaceutical company Guardant
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