IP and Legal Filings

28/04/2026

Digital Lending and BNPL in India: Are New Guidelines Hurting Startups?

In the past couple of years, the emergence of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) apps and online lending startups revolutionized India’s credit landscape.

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Introduction In the past couple of years, the emergence of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) apps and online lending startups revolutionized India's credit landscape. With their frictionless digital boarding, free EMIs, and emphasis on financial inclusion, the platforms captured a gigantic user base. But r

27/04/2026

From Privacy to Persona: The Story of Personality Rights in India

In March 2026 the Delhi High Court made a ruling that showed how much personality rights law in India had changed.

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23/04/2026

Trademark Dilution and Protection of Famous Marks in The Digital Era

An established trademark holder has the right to stop others from using their mark because it deteriorates their exclusivity or damages their character.

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22/04/2026

Dying intestate in the digital age: who takes control of your data after you’re gone?

The age of the internet has evolved drastically over the decades, which started off with the development of computer programming language to now.

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Introduction In 2013, the family of a 72-year-old Canadian woman, Peggy Bush, had petitioned Apple in a bid to access the iPad of her late husband who had left behind years of memories together as a family and a favourite card game that he played every day on the iPad. Apple was clear- either get a

16/04/2026

The Dupe Dilemma: When Copying is not Infringement.

Dupes” have become insanely common in today’s consumer- ran market. Consumers are constantly exposed to cheaper alternatives, no matter whether it’s fashion, beauty, or even lifestyle products.

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Introduction “Dupes” have become insanely common in today’s consumer- ran market. Consumers are constantly exposed to cheaper alternatives, no matter whether it’s fashion, beauty, or even lifestyle products. These alternatives closely resemble high-end or luxury goods and are often openly ma...

14/04/2026

Zomato and Swiggy Workers Strike Back: Invisible Employers and Legal Accountability

On 31st December 2025, gig workers associated with delivery platforms like Swiggy, Zepto, Blinkit and Zomato called for strikes during peak demand hour.

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Introduction On 31st December 2025, gig workers associated with delivery platforms like Swiggy, Zepto, Blinkit and Zomato called for strikes during peak demand hour. This was due to numerous reasons like declining earnings, long hours, lack of social security and safety issues arising from unachiev

13/04/2026

Skill Vs Chance: Judicial Approach Towards Online Gaming Platforms in India

The rapid expansion of online gaming created the legal and regulatory complications in India. Games that are stake –based falls under complex set of legislation both at state and central law in India.

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Introduction The rapid expansion of online gaming created the legal and regulatory complications in India. Games that are stake –based falls under complex set of legislation both at state and central law in India. Over millions of users are using online gaming platforms like: rummy, poker, fantasy

10/04/2026

Parallel Imports & Section 30, Trade Marks Act

Trademark law regulates commerce by identifying the sources of goods and services. It protects a brand’s goodwill and shapes consumer perception in the market.

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Introduction Trademark law regulates commerce by identifying the sources of goods and services. It protects a brand’s goodwill and shapes consumer perception in the market. However, rights arising out of trademarks are not absolute in nature. Section 30 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (“Trade Marks...

01/04/2026

Influencers, Algorithms and Accountability: Regulating Digital Persuasion in India’s Platform Economy

Over the past few decades, India has demonstrated a strong digital orientation, evidenced by the continuous expansion of its IT sector and the increasing integration of digital platforms in the provision of public services.

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Introduction Over the past few decades, India has demonstrated a strong digital orientation, evidenced by the continuous expansion of its IT sector and the increasing integration of digital platforms in the provision of public services. A central component that hinges India’s platform economy is t...

31/03/2026

The Procedure as Punishment: Why Nfra’s Retrospective Reach is Unconstitutional

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Following large-scale financial frauds such as the IL&FS debacle, India created the National Financial Reporting Authority (‘NFRA’) as a strong, autonomous regulator to revive public confidence in the profession of accountancy.

25/03/2026

Pragmatic Shifts in India’s Investment Landscape: Decoding the 2026 Amendment to the FDI Policy for Land Bordering Countries.

The Indian Union Cabinet approved a foreign investment reform on March 10, 2026. This reform package represents a substantial recalibration in comparison to the 1991 liberalization framework.

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11/03/2026

IP Due Diligence in Technology M&A: Risk Allocation, Valuation Integrity, and Strategic Control in Indian Transactions

Mergers and acquisitions involving technology have become more of a purchase and sale deal of an intangible capital as compared to a tangible one.

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Market Reality: Intangible Value and Deal Risk Mergers and acquisitions involving technology have become more of a purchase and sale deal of an intangible capital as compared to a tangible one. Proprietary technology, a portfolio of patents, datasets, and trade secrets are among the most valuable o