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Interim trademark protection extended to Barbie
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to Mattel’s “Barbie” trademark, blocking use by a local business attempting to register a similar name
Singer’s personality rights upheld in AI age
The Bombay High Court upheld veteran singer Asha Bhosle’s personality rights against unauthorised AI-generated voice and likeness replication
Mars, Cadbury settle 25-year trademark dispute
Mars and Cadbury end a 25-year trademark battle over “celebrations” with a court-approved settlement
Madras HC comes to aid of Indian crypto investors
The Madras High Court ruled that cryptocurrency is a property under Indian law and not a currency, granting relief to an investor in a case against WazirX operator Zanmai Labs
Classification of Ambani account as ‘fraud’ upheld
The Bombay High Court upheld SBI’s move to label Anil Ambani’s Reliance Communications loan as “fraud”, rejecting his plea of non-involvement in company affairs
Firms guide Seres on debut, HK’s largest carmaker IPO in 2025
Seres Group raised USD1.83bn in its HKEX debut, Hong Kong’s largest carmaker IPO and third-biggest listing of 2025, advised by Davis Polk, KWM, Cooley, Haiwen and Han Kun
Rajah & Tann Singapore adds ex-prosecutor in disputes boost
Rajah & Tann Singapore strengthens its disputes practice with ex-AGC deputy director David Menon, boosting expertise in white-collar crime and cross-border enforcement
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Lawyers and PR: Synergies and case insights
Lawyers and PR teams now work hand in hand to manage corporate crises, blending legal precision with strategic communication to protect brands and trust
Opportunities in Japan’s regenerative medicine, gene therapy markets
Japan emerges as a hub for regenerative medicine, with opportunities for foreign companies amid strict local regulations
Mining fiscal reform in the Philippines: A tax overhaul
The Philippines has passed RA No.12253, creating a new profit-based tax system for large-scale metallic mining to ensure fairness and transparency
MARKET PULSE
UAE’s Habib Al Mulla opens consultancy services in New Delhi
Habib Al Mulla & Partners opens India-focused consultancy in New Delhi
Paul Hastings onboards capital markets partner in Hong Kong
Paul Hastings has hired Zhou Quan as a partner in Hong Kong, expanding its Greater China capital markets and M&A practice.
Stephenson Harwood recruits maritime partner in Hong Kong
Stephenson Harwood has hired Peter Lee as a partner in Hong Kong to strengthen its maritime and offshore practice across Greater China
Former SEBI expert to boost CAM’s dispute resolution practice
Former SEBI executive Vanya Singh joins Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in Mumbai
Han Kun brings onboard construction partner in Shanghai
Han Kun Law Offices has hired Eric Zhang as a partner in Shanghai, bringing 17 years of legal experience
Deals of the Year 2025: Make your submissions now!
We warmly invite law firms to submit notable deals and significant dispute cases that were completed or resolved within the past 12 months for award candidacy
CORRESPONDENTS
Invisible infringing still breaches IP holder rights
Courts in India are adapting trademark law to the digital era, recognizing that invisible use in meta tags can amount to infringement
Reasonable criteria for tax deductibility in Philippines
The BIR’s RMC No.81-2025 sets rules on deductible business expenses, stressing they must be ordinary, necessary, reasonable, and well-documented under Philippine tax law
Dominancy test: A more robust standard in Philippine TM law
The Supreme Court now fully applies the dominancy test to determine confusing similarity in trademarks, focusing on the mark’s most striking features rather than its overall appearance
Draft BIS e-commerce guidelines risk regulatory overload
Draft BIS e-commerce guidelines may complicate compliance for online platforms
Lights, camera action! Don’t forget the taxes
CESTAT confirms that permanent film copyright assignments fall outside service tax scope under Indian law
Rushing the road: Finding solutions before identifying problems
India must ensure its Digital Competition Bill aligns with market realities and promotes innovation
Children’s online safety demands in-country solutions
India needs stronger child online safety laws beyond data protection
Legal imperative of ESOP structuring in M&A transactions
Structuring ESOPs in M&As helps retain key talent and ensure compliance
Generating light on proportionality in captive power
Draft rules clarify ownership-consumption proportionality for captive power plants
Countering RE dilemma of ‘nominated subcontractors’
This article systematically analyses prevailing judicial trends and compliance essentials, offering practical strategies for risk isolation and contract management
Guide to criminal risk for enterprises
Enterprises face rising criminal and compliance risks, highlighting the need for stronger legal safeguards and risk prevention
When civil meets criminal: Resolving finance conflicts
The article explores how civil and criminal laws intersect in financial disputes, emphasizing asset recovery, liability, and litigation strategy
Arbitration v litigation in commercial dispute resolution
Dispute resolution unlocked: Finding your business’ perfect fit
FEATURES
Why the wait?
Delayed implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act sees Indian businesses struggle with compliance
Who if not you?
New ACC president and CEO Jason Brown outlines his vision to deepen engagement with in-house counsel across Asia
Harvey’s passage to India
AI company's co-founder and CEO Winston Weinberg reveals India's role in his global ambitions
Amplifying legal’s voice
KPMG’s associate GC, Priya Bahal, writes that being proactive is the only way forward for in-house teams
VIDEOS
IBC a business advantage not an obstacle
India’s insolvency and bankruptcy code builds confidence, strengthens resilience, and transforms distressed assets into growth opportunities
Standstill period pitfalls in M&A transactions
CCI tightens scrutiny on gun jumping and CSI sharing in M&A standstill periods
Confusion about who rules on corporate governance
Delhi HC sets aside interim injunction in director removal dispute, highlights corporate governance limits under arbitration law
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Happy Diwali
India Business Law Journal wishes all its readers a bright and joyous Diwali
Hospitals in India a healthy investment opportunity
Foreign investors find India’s hospital sector an appealing opportunity with strong growth and regulatory maturity
Foreign arbitration must be independent but fair
Indian courts balance party autonomy and judicial oversight in anti-arbitration injunctions
Research, recalibrate, repeat
Market shakeups lead to increasingly complex dispute issues and novel investor strategies to resolve them
Guard your secrets
Xu Yehong, legal director at Nuctech, identifies some of the key issues to consider when preparing and reviewing confidentiality clauses and agreements
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
SCCA empowers in-house counsel in ESG leadership series
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association will launch Sustainability Connect on 28 October to promote legal leadership in sustainability and finance
APCCA names new secretary-general at Bali conference
APCCA secretary-general-elect, Seradesy Sumardi, delivers her remarks at the Indonesian In-House Counsel Summit and Awards 2025 in Bali.
SCCA to turn 22 with Great Gatsby black-tie celebration
The SCCA will host a gala honouring leadership and pro bono excellence in the in-house legal field
JICN builds connections at Tokyo networking event
The Japan In-House Counsel Network (JICN) strengthened its community ties through a joint event with Consilio on 18 September in Tokyo
CHINA LEXICON
Institutional law reform
Law reform bodies play key roles in updating legal systems in common law jurisdictions and the PRC
Typewriters and the law
Artificial intelligence (AI) has started to revolutionise many workplaces and businesses
Referral fees
Column examines pros, cons, and legality of referral fee arrangements for lawyers across common law jurisdictions and mainland China
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