IPR Newsletter – India Granted 41010 patents in 2023-24 (A Robust Achievement) : Jan 2024

Introduction   India’s achievement of granting 41010 patents in the 2023-2024 period is indicative of a robust ecosystem for innovation and IPR. India’s Patent Office has made a positive trajectory in innovation which underscores the country’s commitment to fostering a knowledge-driven econom...
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Data Privacy Newsletter – Rules Under The New Data Protection Law In India : Jan 2024

Introduction   According to a recent media report, a consultation meeting was convened by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in December last year, where there were discussions around the unveiling of the draft Rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (...
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Insurance Advisory Newsletter – Locally Admitted Policy Vis-À-Vis Global Insurance Policy : Jan 2024

Locally Admitted Policy Vis-À-Vis Global Insurance Policy Globalisation has led to companies operating in multiple nations, increasing their exposure to risk in multiple jurisdictions. To counter the probable risks in conducting business at such a global scale, the need for a ‘Global Insurance Po...
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IPR Newsletter – Delhi High Court Sets a Precedent: Protecting Anil Kapoor’s Personality Rights : Dec 2023

Introduction The Delhi High Court recently passed a very significant order protecting the publicity and personality rights of Bollywood Actor Anil Kapoor. An interim order was issued to restrain 16 entities from any misuse of the actor’s name, image, dialogue, voice, or other elements of his perso...
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Corporate Law Newsletter – SEBI (Amendment) Regulations : Nov 2023

Introduction Comments and suggestions were invited by the public on the Consultation Paper on Strengthening Corporate Governance at Listed Entities by Empowering Shareholders – Amendments to the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 dated February 21, 2023. The Consultation Paper aimed to address issues s...
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Data Privacy Newsletter – The Data Protection Board Of India : Nov 2023

The Data Protection Board of India A recent media report stated that the Ministry of Electronics, and Information Technology (MeitY) has appointed the current joint secretary, Mr Sanket S Bhondve, as the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) for setting up of the Data Protection Board under the Digital Pers...
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Insurance Advisory Newsletter – All About Marine Insurance : November 2023

Marine Insurance Marine Insurance is a type of insurance that covers risks that may take place when the goods or cargo is in transit (“Marine Insurance”). Marine Insurance covers any loss or damage caused to a ship, cargo, depot, terminal or any other transport by which goods/ commodities are tr...
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