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Spice wars
Credit for iconic Indian dish results in courtroom dispute between two restaurant chains
Pause
Government halts Google Play’s delisting of Indian apps amid dispute over service fees
Punching the clock
Katherine Abraham queries legal professionals about the value of long work hours sparked by an elderly billionaire's remarks, igniting debate
Deals of the Year 2023
India Business Law Journal reveals 50 standout deals and disputes of 2023, and the law firms that successfully concluded them
In-house Counsel Awards 2023-24
In-house counsel and corporate legal teams honoured by their peers for outstanding legal work. Katherine Abraham reports
Gathering dust
The practical challenges of tackling decades-old cases that have come up for hearing
Stirring up a hornet’s nest
Disputes lawyers take up the cudgels over unpopular ruling on unstamped arbitration agreements
Weighing the future
India's future legal leaders show what it takes to stand out to clients and industry peers
Fresh directions
National Company Law Tribunal Mumbai counsel Mansi Kaku explores crucial changes to align corporate insolvency resolution and overcome challenges
VANTAGE POINT
Arbitration: A global game
Senior advocate Satvik Varma examines court’s stance in enforcing foreign arbitral awards
A call to action
Asian Paints GC Ami Parikh explains why companies should get serious about brand protection
First time? Don’t pAnIc!
Smita Rajmohan, Autodesk's senior product counsel, advises in-house counsel on implementing AI systems
EXPERT BRIEFINGS
Shielding your marks
This article attempts to provide a brief overview of the current climate surrounding trademark enforcement mechanisms in India
Hershey’s v. Atul Jalan: Scope of ‘first sale’ doctrine in TM infringement
Chocolate maker has day in court over damage to brand from party selling its expired products
Late but worth the wait? Decoding Ericsson v Lava verdict
The recent FRAND (fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory) rate-setting decision from Delhi High Court (DHC)
Data Privacy Guide
Everything you need to know to understand and comply with India’s new data protection regime
INTELLIGENCE REPORTS
Victory for SEPs
Court awards highest ever damages in IP ruling over fight between telecoms players
Any hangups?
India’s telecoms act updates an outdated regime but brings with it privacy and implementation concerns
2024: Spheres of influence
With China slowing, India and the Middle East factor heavily in legal experts’ predictions of key trends that will shape 2024
Deals of the Year 2023
India Business Law Journal reveals 50 standout deals and disputes of 2023, and the law firms that successfully concluded them
2023 – The legal year in review
In 2023, law firms and in-house counsel navigated AI, China de-risking, energy transitions, and global taxation challenges
The A-List 2023-24
Following an extensive nomination process, we reveal which Indian lawyers are most frequently recommended by their clients and international counterparts
AROUND THE REGION
Drive toward driverless
With autonomous vehicles now a reality, we look at the latest legal developments in Japan and Thailand governing safety, liability and control
Indonesia’s top lawyers
Amid prolonged economic geopolitical uncertainty, Indonesia remains attractive for foreign investment
Feel your way
GCs, IP partners discuss navigating economic, regulatory complexities for Chinese and foreign companies
Risky landing
Senior in-house counsel at China Power International analyse risks for overseas energy power plant investments, and delve into defence strategies
Making marks
Reforms and upgrades to trademark and IP regulation around the world have continued apace
INTA’s APAC factor
INTA's chief in Asia-Pacific discusses the big issues and notable developments for IP in the region
War of words: combatting trade infringement
In early 2016, the authors found 31 stores infringing on the trademarks of Subway, a client of the authors’ firm since 1998
Energy laws update
As countries work towards transforming their power grids we focus on the efforts of two nations to regulate and navigate these changes
In-house Counsel Awards 2024
After extensive market research, we unveil the winners of the In-house Counsel Awards 2024
