Why Shipping Companies cannot afford to Ignore Environmental and Social Responsibilities
In an era marked by increasing concerns over environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, shipping companies find themselves at a crossroads, as they need to prioritize between profits and sustainable practices. In case, the shipping company is part of the top 1000 listed companies by market value, it is mandatory for them to provide a […]
IPR NEWSLETTER MAY 2023
Through this Newsletter we are providing you insights on the developments during the year 2023
Delhi High court adopts a broader interpretation to amend the claims as originally filed in the Patent application
Through this Newsletter we are providing you insights on the developments during the year 2023
FAQs – ARBITRATION OF IPR DISPUTES IN INDIA
We have prepared these FAQs to shine a light on the intersectionality of IP disputes and arbitration in India.
IPR DEVELOPMENTS – 2022
Through this Newsletter we are providing you insights on the developments in 2022
Top 10 developments in ADR in India – 2022
This newsletter aims to examine 10 such judgments and orders and briefly discuss the principle of law that they elucidate.
Delhi High Court grants an ad interim ex parte order to protect Amitabh Bachchan’s Personality rights
Through this Newsletter we are providing you insights on the concept of “trademark infringement” and its recent interpretation by the Indian courts.
Arbitration can be invoked in respect of claims that are designated as Notified Claims
M/S Janta Associates & Co. Vs. Indian Oil Foundation & Anr. Petitioner – M/s Janta Associates and Co. Ktd. (JACL) Respondent 1 – Indian Oil Foundation (IOF) Respondent 2 – EIL Court- Delhi High Court The Petitioner filed a petition under S. 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 (“Arbitration Act”) before the Delhi […]
Delhi High Court held that the Competition Commission of India’s jurisdiction was not ousted by a complaint related to the licensing of patents
Date of decision – 28th July 2022 FACTS OF THE CASE – An informant filed a complaint against Vifor International Ltd. (Vifor) before the Competition Commission of India (CCI) alleging that Vifor had been indulged in anti-competitive practices for sale and distribution of a patented drug that deals in iron deficiency. The anti-competitive practices included […]
No liability can be fixed on a shipowner for bunker supplies when he is not a party to the contract.
Applicant – Original defendant, owner of vessel Opponent – Original plaintiff, bunker supplier Date of decision – August 21, 2020 Facts of the case: In this case, the applicant ship-owner chartered his vessel to Lianyi Shipping Corporation (Lianyi). Lianyi hired bunkers during the charter period from Bo Hai (bunker supplier). The time charter agreement clearly […]
