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,…
Ms. Rachna Bakhru shared knowledge on significance of geographical indications, protection available under the GI act and case decisions. She further discussed the initiative to spread awareness on this important subject and IP laws. You can access the presentation here.
An informative session on Intellectual Property Rights was conducted for Judicial Officers at Kerala Judicial Academy in Kochi. The session focused on addressing foundational aspects of trademark law, and intricacies of infringement and passing off.
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…
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.
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…
RNA has been honored by the esteemed Asia IP for its excellence in prosecution, enforcement, and Technology, Media and Telecom, at the award ceremony held in Manila.
Graphic Era Hill University’s Intellectual Property Rights Cell and Institution’s Innovation Council organised 2024: The Power of Ideas & The Spark of Innovation, to foster a culture of creativity, research, and innovation among students while raising awareness about intellectual property rights.
At the INTA Leadership Meet 2024 in New Orleans, significant progress was made in advancing key initiatives aimed at tackling global challenges in intellectual property. A central topic of the meeting was the ongoing success of the UNREAL Campaign, a pivotal effort in the fight against counterfeiting. Our partner Rachna Bakhru, alongside other prominent leaders…
Case Background: Hatsun Agro Product Limited (Petitioner) sought to remove the trademark ‘VARUN’ used by the Respondent Balakrishnan Nair for ice creams, claiming it was similar to their trademark ‘ARUN’ used by them since 1970. This note examines the core arguments put forward by the parties and the order passed by the Court. Petitioner in…
