Family Law Guide 2024 (Legal 500)
The Family Law (India) 2024 Q&A guide, recently published by Legal 500 with contributions from RFKN Legal, offers a detailed look into India’s family law landscape.
Fakes and Forgeries and Art by Dr. Nicolai Kemle, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna ,9 November, 2024
Dr. Nicolai Kemle has been invited by the Forum Kunstrecht / Sigmund Freud University to speak on the topic ‘Art forgeries, examples from the legal practice’ at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.
IFKUR – 18th Art Law Conference, Heidelberg, Germany, 18 – 19 October 2024
This prestigious event will bring together leading experts in art law to discuss the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in the field
Venue: Heidelberg, Germany
Date: 18-19 October 2024
Just Rights for Children Alliance and Anr. v. Harish and Ors. and the discussion on Child Sexual Abuse
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court discusses the profound impact of child pornography and abuse on children.
Empowering the visually impaired: The urgent need for braille-embossed pharmaceutical packaging in India
In India, writ petition has been filed in the case of Medhansh Soni v. Union of India (W.P. (C) 000516/2024) before Supreme Court where notice has been issued and issue regarding braille in medicines and other pharma products has been considered by the Surpeme Court.
Working Riders: India – Germany
The article examines the training, skills, working conditions and regulatory differences in the employment of Indian and German working riders. It discusses the potential for migration of Indian working riders to Germany through the 2003 Indo-German Migration Agreement and highlights their contributions to the equine industry in Germany.
Jurisprudence on Bail in India: Glance through Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
In a recent legal dispute between the sportswear giant Adidas and fashion label Thom Browne, it became clear that not every stripe design on clothing constitutes a trademark infringement. Adidas filed a lawsuit. However, the Regional Court of Nuremberg-Fürth in Germany (Judgment of 06.09.2024, Case No. 4 HK O 8208/21) disagreed and dismissed the lawsuit. This case illustrates that the assessment of trademark infringement heavily depends on the specific circumstances, particularly the distinctiveness of the trademark and the level of attention of the target audience.
Thom Browne vs. Adidas: Four Stripes Are Not the Same as Three – Key Takeaways from the German Court’s Ruling
In a recent legal dispute between the sportswear giant Adidas and fashion label Thom Browne, it became clear that not every stripe design on clothing constitutes a trademark infringement. Adidas filed a lawsuit. However, the Regional Court of Nuremberg-Fürth in Germany (Judgment of 06.09.2024, Case No. 4 HK O 8208/21) disagreed and dismissed the lawsuit. This case illustrates that the assessment of trademark infringement heavily depends on the specific circumstances, particularly the distinctiveness of the trademark and the level of attention of the target audience.
Inter-country Adoption Vis-a-vis Intra-family Adoptions
CARA has formulated regulations in Chapter VIII of CARA Regulations 2022 with respect to adoptions as per Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act. However, even in the revised process the PAPs have to go through the entire process of CARA and foreign agencies as set out in Hague.
Power of Attorney in legal proceedings: Legal provisions ensuring foreign companies hold equal standing without physical presence
Foreign companies can now manage their legal affairs in India without the need for physical presence, owing to the authority conferred by the Power of Attorney (PoA). This legal instrument allows a foreign entity to appoint a representative in India, who can act on their behalf in legal proceedings, ensuring compliance with Indian laws.