5 IP Shifts Indian Brands Can’t Ignore
India’s IP landscape moved faster than many brand owners realise in late 2025. This edition of our IPR newsletter breaks down five key shifts – from India’s first smell mark and tougher protection for well-known trademarks, to rising AI deepfake/personality rights disputes, expanding copyright battles, and stricter scrutiny of patent procedure and Section 12A.
ROC enforcement trends and FEMA changes for Indian and foreign businesses
This newsletter highlights critical compliance areas and emerging trends that corporates should monitor closely for the ease of doing business in India.
Balancing Judicial Intervention and Arbitral Autonomy
Through four recent judgments, Indian courts have continued to refine the balance between judicial oversight and arbitral autonomy. The judiciary has reinforced fairness, confidentiality, and contractual sanctity while upholding party consent and arbitral independence. From anti-arbitration injunctions to the powers of arbitral tribunals, these rulings collectively strengthen the integrity of India’s arbitration framework and reaffirm the courts’ role as guardians of equity—not intruders in the arbitral process.
Key IP Developments in India – Trademarks, Patents & Pharma Cases
This issue reviews a series of landmark cases addressing trademark disputes, clarity in patent prosecution, and enforcement of biosimilar patents in tightly regulated sectors.
India Corporate Law Update: August 2025 Compliance & Governance Brief
Stay ahead with our August 2025 India Business Law update covering key MCA, SEBI, RBI & FEMA changes impacting compliance, governance, and FDI strategy.
India Arbitration Update – Section 11 & 34: Interpretation on application and Limitation of power
India’s July 2025 Arbitration Update bundles four landmark decisions handed down in May–June: the Supreme Court pares Section 11 review to a bare “existence” test, clarifies courts’ limited power to tweak arbitral awards, and two High Courts strike owner-only appointment clauses while sending limitation and res judicata objections to the tribunal. Our briefing distils each ruling, flags contract-drafting risks, and tracks the accelerating shift toward greater arbitral autonomy.
India IP Updates – Patent & Trademark
India’s IP courts are setting important new benchmarks—from tighter patent drafting rules to stronger trademark enforcement and a growing public health focus in pharma cases. Our June 2025 IP Newsletter highlights the key rulings and strategic takeaways for global businesses navigating India’s evolving IP landscape.
India Regulatory Compliance 2025: A Foreign-Company Guide
Navigate India’s 2025 compliance maze—MCA, FEMA, SEBI & RBI deadlines, case studies and a month-by-month calendar for foreign entrants.
April 2025 Legal Roundup: Maritime, Insurance & Insolvency Dispute Insights from Indian Courts
Three pivotal judgments are reshaping the commercial dispute landscape in India.
From the Bombay High Court’s affirmation of shipowner liability limits under maritime law, to the Supreme Court striking down an impractical insurance clause, and the NCLAT drawing a clear line between debt recovery and insolvency misuse—each ruling signals a maturing legal framework aligned with commercial realities.
This newsletter unpacks how these decisions impact cross-border trade, risk allocation, and contractual enforcement—vital for stakeholders in shipping, logistics, insurance, and finance.
Regulating AI in India: Challenges, Initiatives, and Path to Future Success
As Artificial Intelligence reshapes industries, India is working towards a balanced regulatory framework that fosters innovation while addressing risks like data privacy, bias, and accountability.
