Non Payment of stamp duty on the commercial contract will not invalidate the arbitration agreement
In a significant development, Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that non- payment of stamp duty on the commercial contract will not invalidate the arbitration agreement. This judgment lays down various guidelines which courts and tribunals must follow while dealing with the objection qua non-stamping or insufficient stamping. Apart from this, there have been various other […]
After saffron, J&K seeks GI tag for gucchi mushroom
A Geographical Indication tag has been sought for Gucchi, also known as Morel, one of the world’s most expensive mushrooms growing in Kashmir’s Doda district, valued at over INR 20,000 for every kilogram. The GI Tag will prevent unauthorized use and will provide legal protection to Doda Gucchi Mushroom. This will in turn boost it’s export. It […]
Arbitration judgments passed by Indian courts in Nov and Dec 2020
In a significant development, Hon’ble Supreme Court had held that Landlord- tenant disputes under Transfer of Property Act are arbitrable. While it will be interesting to see how it will bear practical effects on the ongoing cases, it is a welcome development for landlords and tenants who earlier were precluded from resorting their disputes by […]
This time the tussle is over Basmati Rice
Even amidst these challenging times, the world has been witnessing incredible advances in science, technology and innovation. There is news that a vaccine will be delivered to billions of people in record time. The Intellectual Property(IP) protections has created the foundation for these developments. India and US have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding […]
Newsletter on Arbitration (October 2020)
In the midst of pandemic, with easing of restrictions, Industries and Companies are trying to get back on the wagon. However, this has also given rise to trade disputes of diverse nature and complex character involving huge stakes. In this newsletter our endeavour is to highlight the recent updates in the branch of […]
Register your trademark – prevent the risk of squatting
Sony Play Station 5’s name has been Trademarked in India, except it wasn’t Sony who is the Applicant When gamers around the world were eagerly awaiting the release of Sony’s PlayStation 5 console, Indian consumers got the news that it’s launch in India may be delayed. The reason for this could be the fact that […]
New Rules for the Changed World
On 11th August 2020, the LCIA unveiled the long-awaited update to its Arbitration Rules (LCIA 2020 Rules). The LCIA 2020 Rules will become effective on 1 October 2020 and will apply to arbitrations commenced from that date onwards. They will supersede the 2014 edition of the LCIA Arbitration Rules. The LCIA 2020 Rules introduce number […]
IPR Newsletter
While the world looks forward to unlocking themselves from the lockdown due to Covid-19, the Indian business are also taking steps to safeguard their Intellectual Property Rights and unlock their potential. We bring to you some key developments in the field of Intellectual Property in the month of July 2020. Sparsh Industries restrained from […]
Newsletter on Arbitration (June-July, 2020)
In a significant development, the Bombay High Court appointed arbitral tribunal awarded a compensation of ₹4814.67 Crore plus 10% interest from 2012 to Deccan Chargers in an arbitration against BCCI. While it is yet to be seen whether BCCI challenges the arbitral award but this award marks the end of the 8 years dispute which […]
Newsletter: Intellectual Property Laws
The field of Intellectual Property laws has not been untouched by the raging pandemic. However, the Indian IP Office has been adapting to these changing times and is facilitating electronic filings and hearings. Even the Indian judiciary has been taking up hearings though video conferencing, and has not been shy of passing judgments on some […]
