A Quick Guide to the Biological Diversity Rules, 2024, notified through Gazette notification dated October 25, 2024
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, has notified the Biological Diversity Rules, 2024 (Rules), defining the procedures to be followed while seeking approval or registering before the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA). The Rules will come into force effective from December 25, 2024 (from the expiry of 60...
IAM ranks Ravi Bhola & Amrish Tiwari in their Global Leaders 2024 list
Managing Partner Ravi Bhola and Partner Amrish Tiwari have been ranked by IAM’s Global Leaders 2025 list for the second consecutive year!
Ravi brings over 25 years of experience in patent strategy and is committed to mentoring Indian startups, driving innovation and growth in the nation’s startup ecosystem. He has been...
Latha R Nair honoured as Dame Chevalière de l’Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne (Lady Knight of the Order of the Coteaux de Champagne) in Reims, France
On October 26, 2024, Latha Nair, was conferred a rare recognition in Reims, France at the Pommery Champagne House, during the AIDV-IWLA Annual Conference.
She was honoured as Dame Chevalière de l’Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne (OCC). A leading GI lawyer, Latha was instrumental in the registration of Champagne as a GI in...
K&S Partners and Three Members Ranked in Asia IP Magazine 2024
In Asia IP Magazine’s 2024 feature, three of our practices have been ranked highly, with patent and trademark practices listed for the sixth consecutive year.
Additionally, Partners Latha R Nair, Dr Deepa K Tiku, and Amrish Tiwari have been ranked as leading Intellectual Property (IP) experts in India. This year, K&S...
K&S Partners is the Firm of the Year (India) by Asialaw and Managing IP!
K&S Partners is the best law firm in Patent Prosecution, India, as recognized by Asialaw and Managing IP.
The firm has outranked several other law firms in the country for this accolade, reaffirming our position as a leading Intellectual Property firm in the region. When we established the firm 30 years ago, our...
Delhi HC Halts Misuse of Longest Running Indian Sitcom Character’s Rights
Neela Film Production Private Limited v Tarakmehtakaooltachashmah.com & Ors before the Delhi High Court was a suit for restraining an array of defendants, including John Does, from, among others, infringement of copyright and trademark, misappropriation of publicity rights, unfair competition, passing off and...
Louis Vuitton wins lawsuit over unauthorized photo use on third-party website
On August 21, 2024, the Delhi High Court injuncted Haute 24 from using the copyrighted photographs, images and promotional material of Louis Vuitton products on its website.
Haute 24, according to its website, is a Californian entity with Indian stores, bringing “the most exclusive fashion products to people’s homes in...
Indian Patent Office issues FAQs on filing of Statement of Working (Form 27) of Patents
The Indian Patent Office (IPO) has issued the much-awaited guidance on frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the filing of Statement of Working (SOW) of patents using Form 27. The Patents Amendments Rules 2024 (Amended Rules), which came into effect on March 15, 2024, made substantial revisions to the nature of information required and the...
K&S Partners and Six Members Recognized by Asia Law Rankings 2024-25
Asia Law Rankings 2024-25 has recognized K&S Partners as an ‘Outstanding’ firm in Intellectual Property (IP) and a ‘Highly Recommended’ firm in Pharma and Life Sciences. This marks our second consecutive year of being ranked as a leading firm in these two categories.
Additionally, six of our colleagues have been...
Jyoti Sagar, Ravi Bhola and Latha R Nair ranked by Who’s Who Legal – IP India
Who’s Who Legal – IP India has recognized Chairman & Founder, Jyoti Sagar, Managing Partner, Ravi Bhola, and Partner & Trademark Practice Chair, Latha R Nair as leaders in the fields of trademark and patent in their 2024 edition. Jyoti has earned this recognition for the fifth time, while Ravi and Latha have been honoured for the...