202412.05
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Navigating the Complexities of ‘HealthWashing’: Legal and Regulatory Perspectives in India

Healthwashing refers to marketing strategies that make products appear healthier by highlighting certain ingredients or qualities, while downplaying or omitting other less desirable aspects. This misleading practice can have significant implications, especially when consumers rely on these claims for decisions that impact their health. Terms like “all-natural,” “fat-free,” and “immunity-boosting” are used to create an…

202412.05
28

Madras High Court cancels registration of ‘CIT’ mark denies claim of ‘honest and concurrent’ use.

The case involves a dispute between V. Rangasamy Naidu Educational Trust (Petitioner) and Parthasarathy Seniammal Educational Trust (Respondents) over the use of the trademark “CIT” in the field of education. The Petitioner claims use of the mark since 1956 and is the registered proprietor, seeks the cancellation of the Respondents’ registration of the mark in…

202412.03
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India’s medical tourism: the synergy of AI, IP, and data privacy

India’s medical tourism sector is booming, fuelled by affordable treatments, highly skilled healthcare professionals, minimal waiting times and quick access, and cutting-edge medical technology. The appeal is enhanced by traditional medicine systems such as ayurveda and yoga, along with wellness retreats, and healing resorts offering post-treatment care, physiotherapy, and mental health support. According to Crisil,…

202411.26
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Use of terms “payment” and “transactions” does not automatically classify an invention as a Business Method

The case involves an appeal by COMVIVA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (C.A.(COMM.IPD-PAT) 492/2022) against the decision of the Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs. The Controller refused the patent application titled “Methods and Devices for Authentication of an Electronic Payment Card using Electronic Token” on the grounds that the claims were in the nature of a business…

202411.22
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APAA (Asian Patent Attorneys Association) in Manila, Phillipines

Ms. Suvarna Pandey and Ms. Eeshani Sharma attended APAA (Asian Patent Attorneys Association) in Manila, Phillipines from November 17th to 21st. The conference featured productive workshops, round table discussions and informative meetings on latest developments, issues and policies in intellectual property law in the Asian region.

202411.20
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Advanced Certificate Course on Intellectual Property by The Legal Voice

Our Senior Associate, Girish Bhatia, was recently invited to deliver a session on IP in the Media & Entertainment industry as part of a specialized module. With rapid advancements and increasing legal complexities, this industry has been at the forefront of intellectual property discussions. The session delved into celebrity rights, copyright issues, trademark protection, and…