ArticleThe Registrar's "Undo" Button: The Lambretta Case And Section 19 Of India's Trademark ActThe Delhi High Court's recent Lambretta ruling clarifies that trademark acceptance in India is a procedural step, not a final endorsement.IndiaIntellectual PropertyObhan Mason
ArticleLegal Perspectives On AI Governance In India: A Summary Of The AI Governance Guidelines ReportArtificial Intelligence ("AI") holds transformative potential for India's economy and society. However, this power also brings legal, ethical, and regulatory challenges that necessitate a comprehensive governance framework. IndiaTechnologyObhan Mason
ArticleData Protection Or Data LocalisationHow many times have all of us promptly shared personal information such as our name, age, mobile number, email address, home address, date of birth and other information that can...IndiaPrivacyObhan Mason
ArticleThe Supreme Court's Decision On Avoidance Of Transaction Under The IBCThe insolvency of Jaypee Infratech Limited (JIL)and the fate of its various stakeholders, including distressed home buyers, has occupied space on our screens for years on end nowIndiaInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringObhan Mason
ArticleOffences Decriminalised Under The Indian Trademark ActSummary: The Indian government has notified amendments to the Indian Trade Marks Act, 1999, which decriminalises minor offences and revises penalties, and also introduces an adjudicating mechanism.IndiaIntellectual PropertyObhan Mason
ArticleGovernment Releases Draft Policy To Manage Collection Of Medical DataThe recent months have amply shown us the importance of developing and maintaining healthcare infrastructure, whether digital or physical.IndiaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesObhan Mason
ArticleTrademark Fees In India: Reductions, Claiming Special Status, And Other FeesOfficial trademark fees in India for filing a trademark, as well as fees related to aspects of trademark prosecution, such as opposition, renewal, expedited registration, etc...IndiaIntellectual PropertyObhan Mason
ArticleThe Occupational Safety, Health And Working Conditions Code, 2020The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 ("OSH Code") received the President's assent on September 28, 2020 IndiaEmployment and HRObhan Mason
ArticleMCA Clarifies Passing Of Ordinary And Special Resolutions For Companies Amid COVID – 19In the wake of the prevailing Covid – 19 pandemic and subsequent government lockdown in India, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs ("MCA") has been playing a vital role in implementing...IndiaCorporate/Commercial LawObhan Mason
ArticleTypes Of Patent Applications In IndiaUnder Indian patent law, various types of patent applications may be filed at the Indian Patent Office ("IPO"). This note discusses the different types of applications accepted at the IPO, and specific considerations...IndiaIntellectual PropertyObhan Mason
ArticlePatent (Amendment) Rules, 2024: Key ChangesThe Ministry of Commerce and Industry has, on March 15, 2024, notified the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024 to amend the Patents Rules, 2003 ("Amended Rules"), making significant changes...IndiaIntellectual PropertyObhan Mason
ArticleExamining The Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025On January 3, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ("MeitY") notified the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (the "Draft Rules")...IndiaPrivacyObhan Mason
ArticleEn Route To Becoming AtmanirbharOn October 02, 2006, the Government of India brought into effect, the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 ("Act") IndiaGovernment, Public SectorObhan Mason
ArticleThe JPC Report And The Data Protection Bill, 2021: Who Does It Really Protect?The Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 ("JPC") was constituted on December 11, 2019,1 for the study and consideration of the...IndiaPrivacyObhan Mason
ArticleSelecting The Best Remedy For Trademark Enforcement In IndiaWith the increasing globalization of our economy and the adoption of numerous brands and products, the possibility of parties infringing, diluting or passing off valuable brands, IndiaIntellectual PropertyObhan Mason
ArticleWelcome The Patent TrollsImagine you've started a business in your industry. You've identified and adopted the latest and most up-to-date technology, optimized it, and re-configured it to suit your business and to your advantage. IndiaIntellectual PropertyObhan Mason
ArticleBeyond Identical: How Indian Courts View Likelihood Of Confusion With House And Secondary MarksAdopting a secondary mark alongside a house mark is not always straightforward. Indian Courts weigh in on the likelihood of confusion in such cases, providing insights into trademark strategy and brand identity.IndiaIntellectual PropertyObhan Mason
ArticleThe United Kingdom's Data (Use And Access) Act, 2025 And Its Relevance For IndiaThe governance of public sector data has long presented a regulatory dilemma: how to reconcile individual privacy with the broader societal value of data driven research and innovation.IndiaPrivacyObhan Mason
ArticleUnderstanding The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022In 2017, the Supreme Court ruled that the right to privacy is a fundamental right under the Indian constitution. Subsequently, in 2018, the first draft of the Personal Data Protection Bill was prepared by...IndiaPrivacyObhan Mason
ArticleA Peaceful Atomic Age Dawns: India's SHANTI Act And The Nuclear Patent RevolutionIndia's newly-enacted SHANTI Act, 2025, ends a longstanding ban by allowing patents for "peaceful" nuclear inventions like medical devices and safety sensors.IndiaIntellectual PropertyObhan Mason