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Delhi High Court Upholds Dr. Reddy’s Exclusive Rights Over “REDDY” Mark, Rejects Acquiescence Plea Introduction The Delhi High Court has upheld the rights of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. over the “REDDY” mark and dismissed proceedings filed by Reddy Pharmaceuticals Ltd. in a long-running trademark dispute. A Division Bench comprising Justices C. Hari Shankar and Om

Calcutta High Court Says Copyright Registration Requires Independent Scrutiny Even In Absence Of Objections Introduction The Calcutta High Court has held that copyright registration cannot be granted automatically merely because no objection is received within the statutory period. Interpreting the obligations of the Registrar of Copyright under the Copyright Rules, Justice Arindam Mukherjee held that

White & Case advised on Bagmane Prime Office REIT’s India IPO The Global law firm, White & Case LLP acted as sole international counsel on the INR 34.05 billion (approximately US$360 million) initial public offering (IPO) of Bagmane Prime Office REIT (Bagmane REIT) on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India.

Delhi High Court Sets Aside Unreasoned Refusal Of AbbVie’s Divisional Patent Application, Orders Fresh Review Introduction The Delhi High Court has set aside an order refusing a patent application filed by AbbVie Ireland Unlimited Company, holding that refusal of patent applications must be supported by proper reasoning and consistent findings on maintainability. Justice Jyoti Singh

Madras High Court Refuses To Reject Seven Arts’ Suit Claiming Hera Pheri Remake Rights Over Malayalam Originals Introduction The Madras High Court has dismissed filmmaker Firoz Nadiadwala’s application seeking rejection of a copyright infringement suit filed by Seven Arts International Limited concerning alleged remake rights to the Malayalam films Ramji Rao Speaking and Mannar Mathai

Madras High Court Restrains Former MRF Dealer From Continued Use Of Trademarks After Termination Of Dealership Introduction The Madras High Court has granted ad interim injunction in favour of MRF Limited restraining two Delhi-based entities from using its trademarks in relation to their business activities. Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy passed the order in a suit alleging

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advised ITC Hotels Limited on acquisition of ‘The Zuri Kumarakom, Kerala Resort and Spa’ The leading law firm in India, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM) acted as legal counsel to ITC Hotels Limited in relation to its acquisition of 100% of the issued and paid-up share capital of Zuri Hotels and

Christopher & Lee Ong advised on SkyeChip Berhad IPO listing on Bursa Malaysia Main Market The leading Malaysian law firm, Christopher & Lee Ong, a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, acted as Underwriters’ Counsel to Maybank Investment Bank Berhad and CIMB Investment Bank Berhad in connection with the initial public offering and listing

🏢 Company: Lexicon Law 📍 Location: Mumbai 💰 Stipend/Salary: As Per Industry standard About the Job :Lexicon Law is inviting applications for the position of Associate across its Litigation and Real Estate (Transaction) practice groups. Eligibility :(i) LL.B./LL.M. from a recognized Indian university(ii) Prior experience working with law firms in Mumbai(iii) Proficiency in legal documentation

Khaitan & Co advised Triton Fund II on minority investment in Scikiq Data Private Limited’s Series A round The leading law firm in India, Khaitan & Co advised Triton Fund II on its minority investment in Scikiq Data Private Limited in its Series A funding round. The Company is engaged in the business of licensing