Seeing digital wealth as property: The Madras High Court reframes cryptocurrency
Background: A petition was filed under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 against Zanmai Labs Pvt Ltd (operator of the crypto-exchange WazirX) for release of certain frozen crypto-tokens (3,532.30 XRP) of the applicant on account of a cyber-attack and resultant locking of the account. While determining interim relief, the Madras High Court […]
Trade Dress Under Fire: Colgate vs “Doctor Good” — What the Delhi High Court Order Signals for Trademark Enforcement in India
In a notable decision earlier this month, the Delhi High Court intervened in a trademark dispute brought by Colgate-Palmolive against allegedly infringing Chinese goods. The case Colgate Palmolive Co Vs John Doe & Ors underscores the continuing tensions between global consumer brands and new entrants who mimic the look and feel to ride on brand […]