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Delhi High Court Defines Boundaries Between Trademark Rights And Satirical Expression In Advertisements

In a recent decision at the intersection of trademark law, sports marketing, and creative advertising, the Hon'ble Delhi High Court examined whether a satirical advertisement referencing the Indian Premier League team Royal Challengers Bengaluru, …

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HSA Advocates

BBMP Advertisement Bye-Laws, 2024: A New Legal Framework For Bengaluru's Outdoor Advertising

On 17 July 2025, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) notified the Advertisement Bye-Laws, 2024 under the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024.

India Media & IT

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IndiaLaw LLP

Greenwashing: Marketing Gimmick Or Deceptive Trade Practice

Green is undeniably the new black, and ‘going green' is the mantra that drives today's consumer market.

India Media & IT

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Delhi High Court Denies Interim Relief To Royal Challengers Sports In Disparagement And Trademark Infringement Suit Against Uber

Deciding an application for interim injunction in Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited v Uber India Systems Private Limited and Ors. [CS(COMM) 345/2025].

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Not So Subtle: The Ad That Sparked A Skincare Showdown

India Media & IT

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Disparagement Or Humour: A Fine Line - A Case On Trademark Infringement: Royal Challengers Bangalore v. Uber India

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Khurana and Khurana

Life Sciences And Healthcare Newsletter | June 2025

India Healthcare

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Dentons Link Legal

New Guidelines For Real Estate Advertisements In Tamil Nadu: Ensuring Transparency And Compliance

India Real Estate

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IndiaLaw LLP

Comparative Advertising Shouldn't Leave A Stain On Brand Reputation

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LexOrbis

Transparency In Endorsements Is The Cornerstone Of Building Trust In The Digital World. (Video)

India Media & IT

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IndiaLaw LLP

Journalism In Wartime: Striking The Balance Between Freedom And Security

India Media & IT

Saga Legal

Concerts, Controversy, And Conduits: Decoding Scalping And Intermediary Scrutiny In India's Live Entertainment Sphere

India Media & IT

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AZB & Partners

Tech Law Bytes – May 2025

India Media & IT

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DSK Legal

Contempt Notices Issued By Allahabad High Court To Online Portals Doing Advertisements & Soliciting For Lawyers

India Media & IT

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Ethical Legal Consultants

How To Check Indian Patent Application Status?

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Vakilsearch

Argus Talks: Decoding The Gayatri Balasamy Verdict: Boon Or Bane For Indian Arbitration (Video)

India Litigation

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Argus Partners

GST Rates On Gold: 18, 22, 24 Carat & Making Charges

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Vakilsearch

US Tariff Reforms 2025 And Their Legal Implications On Indian Businesses: A Corporate Law Perspective

India International

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Khurana and Khurana

Real Estate Update I Supreme Court: Property Registration Alone Does Not Confer Ownership

India Real Estate

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Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co.

Digital Lending 2.0? Breaking Down The RBI Digital Lending Directions, 2025

On May 8, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India ("RBI") issued the Reserve Bank of India (Digital Lending) Directions, 20251 ("DL Directions") marking a significant step in formalising and strengthening the regulatory framework for digital lending in India.

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CMS INDUSLAW

Game, Set And Match Monthly – May 2025

Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) has removed all advertisements for offshore betting apps from its premises after a public interest litigation (PIL)...

India Media & IT

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DSK Legal

PR In Entertainment Law: Legal Safeguards And Repercussions

In today's highly competitive and media-driven entertainment industry, public perception can make or break a career.

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

Influencer Marketing And The Law: Regulation In The Age Of Digital Endorsements

Influencer marketing has emerged as one of the most powerful tools in the digital age, redefining advertising and celebrity culture.

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

SEBI's Advisory Redefines Social Media Playbook For Market Intermediaries: A Must-read Guide For Intermediaries Navigating SEBI's New Social Media Compliance

India Media & IT

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

Wringing Consent From Consumers: A Violation Of Privacy And Consumer Rights

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

TRAI Recommends Framework For Broadcasting Services Under Telecommunications Act, 2023

India Media & IT

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Pioneer Legal

ASCI Partners With Online Gaming Industry To Combat Illegal Offshore Betting Advertisements

India Media & IT

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Pioneer Legal

Maharashtra Government Introduces Bill To Curb Violent And Sexual Advertisements

India Media & IT

PL

Pioneer Legal

ASCI Update To Influencer Advertising Guidelines: Qualification Mandatory For Making Claims Related To Technical Aspects Of Health, Nutrition And Finance

India Media & IT

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Navigating The Legal Frontier: Adapting Social Media Regulations To The Digital Age

India Media & IT

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Misleading Advertisements: A Cautionary Tale On Advertisement Of Consumer Goods And Services

India Media & IT

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S&R Associates

Adapting Cookie Strategies: Ensuring Compliance And Building Trust In A Privacy Driven World

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Game, Set And Match Monthly – April 2025

India Media & IT

DL

DSK Legal

Navigating The Legal Frontier: Adapting Social Media Regulations To The Digital Age

Social media has irreversibly changed the way we connect, gather information, or even engage in commerce

India Media & IT

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Misleading Advertisements: A Cautionary Tale On Advertisement Of Consumer Goods And Services

Misleading advertisements in India have been a growing concern, particularly in sectors like healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food and consumer goods, where exaggerated or false claims can have serious consequences.

India Media & IT

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S&R Associates

Adapting Cookie Strategies: Ensuring Compliance And Building Trust In A Privacy Driven World

Recently, Advertising Standard Council of India (ASCI), an independent, voluntary self-regulatory organization released a whitepaper on "Navigating Cookie: Recalibrating your cookie strategy in the light of the DPDPA".

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Game, Set And Match Monthly – April 2025

Welcome to the April 2025 edition of Game, Set & Match Monthly, your all-access pass to the latest legal, regulatory, and industry updates in the ever-evolving world of sports and gaming—both in India and internationally.

India Media & IT

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DSK Legal

The Devil May Wear Prada, But Law Doesn't Wear Fashion: Deconstructing Priestly's Anguish At Fashion And Law

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Dentons Link Legal

No More False Promises: CCPA's Crackdown On Misleading Coaching Ads

In a significant move to protect student interests, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued strict advisories to coaching institutes across India, directing them to adhere to the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and the newly introduced Guidelines for the Prevention of Misleading Advertisements in the Coaching Sector, 2024.

India Media & IT

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

India – Legal Landscape For Gaming Industry

The Indian courts have used the "dominant factor test" or "predominant test" to determine whether skill or chance plays a predominant part in determining the result of the game.

India Media & IT

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Not All Marks Are Created Equal: The Curious Case Of Distinctiveness

Not every trademark wears a crown and flaunt in the branding courtroom. Some trademarks stutter in, sounding like generic supporting characters...

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Self Regulation In The Digital Age: India's New Self Regulatory Framework For Influencers

In recent years, there has been a rapid expansion in the influencer marketing landscape in India, where social media influencers promote products and services across various platforms.

India Media & IT

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Obhan & Associates

You're Invited: Fireside Chat About ASCI's New Study, "Manifest - Masculinities Beyond The Mask"

India Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

"Fair" Ask For A "Fair And Handsome" Advertisement

India Media & IT

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Remfry & Sagar

India Scraps 6% Equalisation Levy ("Google Tax") On Online Ads

India Media & IT

GA

Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Maharashtra Passes Bill For Regulation Of Private Job Placement Agencies

India Media & IT

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Targeted Advertisements And Digital Personal Data Protection

India Media & IT

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Legacy Law Offices

Mumbai Notebook - What Are The Top Priorities For Advertising SROs?

India Media & IT

GA

Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Bar Council Of India Cracks Down On Legal Advertising And Influencer Culture

India Media & IT

GA

Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

A Legal Battle Of Matri-Mon(e)y Guarantee

India Media & IT

SA

Saikrishna & Associates

Children & Persons With Disabilities: Key Implications Of The Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025

India Media & IT

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Ikigai Law

Just Joking? Ranveer Allahabadia Controversy & It's Implications On Free Speech

India Media & IT

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Naik Naik & Company

NCLAT: WhatsApp Secures Partial Stay On CCI'S Order In Data Sharing Case

AP

Argus Partners

Unpacking CCI's Anti-Trust Order Against Whatsapp And Meta

India Anti-trust

DL

Dentons Link Legal

ASCI Advisory On LinkedIn Influencers

India Media & IT

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

BIS Draft Guidelines: A Step Toward Transparent & Ethical E-Commerce Advertising

India Media & IT

NN

Naik Naik & Company

Reels, Deals & Real Rules: The MIB's New Digital Ad Framework

India Media & IT

NN

Naik Naik & Company

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IndiaLaw LLP

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Khaitan & Co LLP

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Nishith Desai Associates

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