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28/05/2019

Continuing our series on Advertising Laws, our next post is a analyzing the ruling of the High Court of Bombay in a case where Kwality Walls’s proprietor HUL sought to restrict an advertisement that was being telecast for Amul!

This gives you a crisp overview into the principles laid down by the Court with respect to the requirement of a factual basis even for hyped up advertisements.

We sincerely hope that you find the same useful and look forward to your feedback!



https://www.gamechangerlaw.com/do-hyped-up-advertisements-require-a-factual-basis/

24/05/2019

We bring you yet another on the decision of the Delhi High Court in the case of Horlicks Ltd. Heinz India Pvt. Ltd.

In this case, the Delhi High Court decides on how much disparagement is too much disparagement in advertisements.

In this Case Crunch, we provide a quick overview of the decision of the Delhi High Court in the case of Horlicks Ltd. v Heinz India Pvt. Ltd. on the question of disparagement in advertisements.

22/05/2019

Hi Guys,

GameChanger Law Advisors and The Hive Collaborative Workspaces are collaborating for an interactive legal workshop for members working out of The Hive, VR Chennai, on May 23, 2019 and May 24, 2019.

On the first day of this collaborative venture May 23, 2019, GLA’s Senior Associate Priya Sampath will conduct a legal-aid clinic where she will provide preliminary legal advice to members.

On the second day, May 24, 2019, Priya will conduct a legal workshop on decoding term sheets and best practices during funding where she will explain the basic aspects of investment from the different stages of it to commonly used instruments. She will also break down legal jargon associated with investments and explain key investor rights. The session is aimed at educating founders about investment transactions and providing an insight into the legal nuances of investment transactions which will in turn help them in understanding and negotiating terms sheets and transaction documents!

The event is intended to provide an insight into the legal nuances of investment processes and other business procedures, and we are excited to meet the attendees and make law more accessible!

22/05/2019

22/05/2019

We bring you another on the judgment of the Delhi High Court in the case of Havells India Ltd. v. Amritanshu Khaitan.

This will give you a quick overview on what constitutes an honest advertisement.

In this Case Crunch, we provide a quick analysis of the of the landmark decision of the Delhi High Court in the case of Havells India v. Amritanshu Khaitan and Ors. on the question of 'honest' advertisements.

21/05/2019

1. MCA notifies the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Second Amendment Rules, 2019
2. Existence of tortious claims is not a ground to permit a party to opt out of arbitration
3. Generic terms and expressions as part of registered trademarks not entitled to exclusive monopoly over usage under Section 28 of the Trademark Act

We track these 3 stories in greater detail in today’s edition of . We have also provided our unique views on each of these stories.

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MCA notifies the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Second Amendment Rules, 2019 ●Existence of tortious claims is not a ground to permit a party to opt out of arbitration ●Generic terms and expressions as part of registered trademarks not entitled to exclusive monopoly over u...

15/05/2019

1. MCA notifies the Companies (Incorporation) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2019
2. MCA issues clarification on e-Form ADT-1 filed through GNL-2 under the Companies Act
3. Internet broadcasting organisations not entitled to the benefits of a Statutory License under Section 31-D of the Copyright Act

We track these 3 stories in greater detail in today’s edition of . We have also provided our unique views on each of these stories.

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MCA notifies the Companies (Incorporation) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2019 (●) MCA issues clarification on e-Form ADT-1 filed through GNL-2 under the Companies Act (●) Internet broadcasting organisations not entitled to the benefits of a Statutory License under Section 31-D of the Copyright Act

08/05/2019

Continuing our theme for the month, we bring you the next post in the Advertising Law Series, in which Namrata Bhagwatula and Nikita Tanwar, Esq. present an in-depth analysis of the currently applicable laws in the advertisement industry in India and the urgent need for a comprehensive and uniform statutory framework on the issue. We also postulate what an ideal regulatory framework on advertising laws would entail.

We hope that you find the post helpful and look forward to your feedback!

It is indisputable that the advertising sector has become a high-stakes field which merits a comprehensive and well-defined regulatory system to ensure that the interests of the all the relevant stakeholders are represented and cared for. In this post Namrata Bhagwatula and Nikita Tanwar analyse the...

06/05/2019

1. Form AGILE likely to be revised with effect from May 05, 2019: MCA
2. Violation of TikTok’s undertaking to remove inappropriate materials would amount to contempt of Court: Madras HC
3. Bombay HC grants ex-parte interim injunction for copyright infringement of a sound recording
4. New income-tax relaxations proposed to help start-ups raise funds: DPIIT

We track these 4 stories in greater detail in today’s edition of . We have also provided our unique views on each of these stories.

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Form AGILE likely to be revised with effect from May 05, 2019: MCA ● Violation of TikTok’s undertaking to remove inappropriate materials would amount to contempt of Court: Madras HC ● Bombay HC grants ex-parte interim injunction for copyright infringement of a sound recording● New income-tax...

03/05/2019

Continuing our series on Advertising Laws, our next post is a analysing a landmark judgment by the High Court of Delhi in a case where Odomos’ owner Dabur sought to restrict an advertisement being telecasted for Good Knight Naturals!

This gives you a crisp overview into the principles laid down by the Court with respect to what amounts to a disparaging advertisement under Indian laws.
We sincerely hope that you find the same useful and look forward to your feedback!

In this Case Crunch, we provide a quick overview of the case and the key observations of the High Court of Delhi in the case of Dabur India Ltd. vs Colortek Meghlaya (P) Ltd. on the subject of disparaging advertisments.

02/05/2019

As promised, we bring you the First Part of the Ad Law Podcast Series where Priya Sampath & Abhay Upadhyay talk about the Advertising Standards Council of India and its role in regulating India's Advertisements Industry.

Do listen in and feel free to drop your comments on the post!

In this Podcast, Priya & Abhay break down the principles of advertising contained in ASCI's Advertising Code as well as the various controversies surrounding the jurisdiction of the ASCI.