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After more than 16 years of negotiations, the European Free Trade Association, which consists of four countries Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland, and Norway, has entered into a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with India. The agreement, signed on March 10, 2024, includes a reduction of import tariffs by India on goods from the EFTA countries, while…

Allied Blenders, a liquor manufacturer, has owned the registered trademark for Officer’s Choice Prestige Whisky since 2013. The company brought a case against Hermes Distillery

An independent director contributes significantly to corporate governance by offering an impartial and objective viewpoint during a company’s

Joint property refers to ownership held by two or more individuals simultaneously. The form of ownership commonly includes joint tenancy and tenancy in common.

The principle that allows third parties to be bound by an arbitration agreement, known as the Group of Companies Doctrine (hereinafter referred to as ‘Doctrine’), was initially articulated by the International Chamber

What are Well-Known Trademarks? “Well-known Trademarks” – are trademarks so well-recognized by the general populace that they are easily associable with the proprietor using them. Any trademark dubbed as ‘Well-Known’ tends to become generic to the goods/services being provided through it. A well-reputed trademark generally inspires trust and faith towards the brand it represents, and an assurance…

X v. The Registrar General, High Court of Karnataka & Ors. The relevance of the right to be forgotten in cyberspace is being extensively addressed by courts in India. Through a simple online search, users now have access to the judgments of the Constitutional Courts through their websites and other third-party intermediaries. In addition, publishers…

Indemnity clauses in AI software licenses are key elements, protecting one party from losses arising from software use. Such clauses determine responsibility for costs in cases of harm or violations of third-party rights. Indemnity agreements will set out ‘indemnified claims,’ such as data breaches or intellectual property infringements, with the indemnifying party (Indemnitor) committing to compensate the…

In our continuing series of interviews with female entrepreneurs inspired by World IP Day 2023, we talk to Nidhi Mahesh of We-Storytellers about the value of storytelling, the challenge of being a startup and how to strike the balance between being engaging and legally sound[1]. What inspired you to start We-Storytellers and what is your…

On the 1st and 2nd of November 2023, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland chaired the inaugural edition of the AI Safety Summit (“AI Summit”) at the Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire.