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Regulating the Digital Sphere: India’s Approach to Ex Ante Measures and Competition Law

Madhumitha Sridharan - Associate - Real Estate, Infrastructure & Corporate Practice The digital economy in India has witnessed exponential growth in recent years, thanks to the widespread adoption of smartphones and increased internet connectivity. However, with growth comes challenges, including concerns related to monopolistic practices, data privacy violations, and a lack of transparency. These issues have sparked debates about the necessity of robust regulation to ensure a fair and competitive digital marketplace. This substantial growth in the digital economy was largely attributed to a select group of major technology firms, also often categorised and referred to as the “Big Tech” companies. However,...

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Navigating the Legal Conundrum of Google AdWords and Trademarks in India

Navigating the Legal Conundrum of Google AdWords and Trademarks

Aiswarya YK, Associate, Dispute Resolution Practice Divishyaa T, Intern, Dispute Resolution Practice Introduction: In the digital age, online advertising has become a ubiquitous and essential tool for businesses to reach their target audience. Google AdWords, a prominent platform in the online advertising landscape, allows businesses to bid on keywords to display their ads prominently in search results. While AdWords offers significant benefits, it has also sparked legal debates, particularly in the context of trademark infringement. This article explores the legal complexities surrounding Google AdWords and trademarks in India. Understanding Google AdWords: Google AdWords is an advertising service offered by Google, allowing businesses to create and...

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IP NEWS WEEKLY UPDATE – 25 JAN 2022

Huawei’s Trademark applications for ‘Petal Search’ rejected The company had applied for the Trademarks ‘PETAL SEARCH’ in relation to search engine services and providing localized search services based on user search habits. The search engine was launched back in 2020 and applications for the registration of the trademarks was filed in 2021. The applications were initially rejected on the basis that there were similar marks which were already registered, containing the term ‘PETAL’ in relation to identical services, following which the company had applied for re- examination which has again resulted in rejection stating that the similarities in the cited marks...

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