At the heart of a patent application lies its claims. A claim is a signifier of the scope of protection that is sought under the patent.

A patent claim typically consists of three parts: (i) the preamble, (ii) the transitional phrase, and (iii) the body.

In the first part of this two-part series, we offered a brief overview of NFTs and their applicability in the art world. This second part discusses the copyright and other related legal implications...

A key requirement of patentability is that the invention in question must be "capable of industrial application".

On November 04, 2020, the President of India promulgated the Arbitration and Conciliation Ordinance, 2020.

In the past, the Supreme Court has examined what would transpire in the event an arbitration agreement was not duly stamped. The Supreme Court, in the case of M/S Sms Tea Estates P.Ltd...

On November 10, 2023, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ("MIB") released the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 (the "Bill") seeking comments from the general public and/or any stakeholders.

India has several laws in place that regulate what content can be written and distributed

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently released a robust and intricate framework for the establishment and functioning of self-regulatory organisations (SROs) in the fintech sector (SRO-FT)...

Regulation of such aggregators has been a source of contention for some state governments, with disagreements concerning surge pricing, licensing, and female passenger safety.

On December 1, 2025, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") via Notification G.S.R. 880(E) ("Notification"), introduced pivotal amendment to the definition of a "Small Company"...

The #BlackLivesMatter movement has gained traction around the world and has encouraged many corporate entities, including multinational companies (MNCs),

All Startups start with an idea. An idea that solves an existing problem in a unique way. If your idea is truly unique, you could potentially be the owner ...

In recent years, the digital payments space has grabbed eyeballs across India, with the upsurge in the use of debit cards, credit cards and UPI payments.

In 2015, Cox and Kings Limited (hereinafter referred to as "Petitioner") entered into three agreements with SAP India Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as "Respondent No. 1")...

The Government of India has recently amended its Foreign Direct Investment Policy ("FDI Policy") and barred automatic investment into India by its neighbouring countries.

Summary: The Delhi High Court clarifies that patent applicants must strictly comply with disclosure requirements in drafting complete specifications, and interprets the scope of Sections 3(c)...

In a landmark judgement in Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Ltd. v. Amway India Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. & Others, FAO(OS) 133/2019, a Division Bench of the Delhi High Court has permitted e-commerce platforms to sell and advertise products of Direct Selling Entities ("DSEs") without their consent.

Patent applicants are sometimes unsure of whether working models or invention samples must be submitted when filing for an Indian patent; or, if a model or a sample is indeed required...

Patents, like other forms of intellectual property, are jurisdiction specific. In other words, you obtain protection only in those jurisdictions where you have sought protection.