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.
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.
Recently, while hearing the writ petition in the case of Seema Girija Lal v. Union of India, the Supreme Court expressed its displeasure over the dismal implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPwD), 2016.
This primer gives an overview of the relevant laws particular to horse racing, specifically it discusses race course licensing, gambling and animal welfare laws.
Calcutta High Court directs 1% reservation for transgender persons in matters of public employment in West Bengal.
In a landmark Judgment, the Supreme Court has laid down the guidelines for the creators to follow on the portrayal of persons with disabilities (PwD) in the visual media.
Creators and users should be aware of the different legal aspects in the field of copyright, when navigating copyright issues between Germany and India.
The directive for the States to make provisions for securing the right to work for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) is enshrined in Article 41 of the Constitution of India.In line with this, section 41 of the now repealed Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995
An increasingly globalised world necessitates strengthening the versatility of institutions and legal frameworks across the world in order to ensure that inter country transactions, relationships and conflicts are provided certainty with respect to their legal status. This article explores the significance of transnational law and the hurdles encountered in this process of expanding Indian jurisprudence on the subject.
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