Characters play a vital role in the world of video games, as they are the heart of the story. Protecting these characters is therefore essential for a gaming company to gain traction and monetise them in a market that is experiencing significant growth. The global video game market was valued at $274.63 billion in 2024…
Supreme Court recently examined interplay between copyright and design protection in a dispute concerning infringement of intellectual property rights regarding the design and manufacturing of internal parts of cryogenic storage tanks and distribution systems used for transporting industrial gases and liquefied natural gas (LNG). The judgement addresses the maintainability of the appeals and the application…
On 21st April 2025, our Associate Partner, Suvarna Pandey and Senior Associate, Girish Bhatia, were invited to deliver an insightful session on Design Law, shedding light on various dimensions of this fascinating and often underexplored area of Intellectual Property Rights. The session provided a comprehensive overview of the legal framework governing design protection, its practical…
Facts and Background Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) which owns and controls public performance rights of over 400 music labels with 45 lakh international and domestic sound recordings, issued a notice to Azure Hospitality Private Limited (Azure) on 20 July 2022, asking to cease and desist from exploiting the sound recordings in which PPL held copyright…
Our Senior Associate, Girish Bhatia conducted an engaging session on topic “Intellectual Property and INTA Unreal Campaign” on Friday, 16th April 2025, at Government Law College, Mumbai. The session was conducted online and attended by over 70 students, both online and offline, many of whom are specializing in intellectual property. The session focused on the…
Our Senior Associate, Girish Bhatia, was recently invited for an engaging interview with Lion Amirr Virani, Founder of The Emerging India Forum, on The Koffee Conversation Show, powered by Prime Infotech Solution. During the conversation, Girish shared compelling insights into the legal implications of Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing how AI is reshaping industries and challenging conventional…
RNA is pleased to share that the Unreal Campaign presentation was successfully conducted at Vega School, Gurgaon – National Capital Region (Haryana), India on 15th April 2025. We had the opportunity to engage with over 100 bright and curious students. The session was led by Rachna Bakhru (Partner) and tanya roy (Executive Assistant), who spoke…
Our Partner Rachna Bakhru, Managing Associate Swati Dalal, and Senior Associate Girish Bhatia recently attended the Pre-Annual Meet, where they engaged in enriching discussions on the dynamic and ever-evolving intersection of Intellectual Property (IP) and music. The session offered a platform to delve into the legal and creative dimensions of the music industry, highlighting the…
CS(COMM) 567/2024, Delhi High Court. Background F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG (Roche) brought a Patent infringement case, at the Delhi High Court, against Natco Pharma Limited (Natco). The claim of Rochhe was based on infringement of its Patent for a compound Risdiplam marketed under the brand name EVRYSDI® used in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy…
The event aims to foster camaraderie among women IP professionals at different career stages and offer a valuable platform to network, exchange knowledge, address concerns, and share experiences. Some eminent women leaders in IP such as, Ms. Alida Lundqvist, Ms. Anita Jatav, Ms. Chhavi Garg , Ms. Lakshika Joshi, Dr. Kavita Taunk, Dr. Louise Boisen,…
