On 21 August 2024, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) withdrew its controversial Office Memorandum No. 14-35/2015-CRB/LU (IPR-VII) dated 5 September 2016 (Office Memorandum).
Janaksinh S Jhala is a Counsel in the Intellectual Property (IP) Group in the Mumbai office. Janaksinh has focused on patent and design related matters in diverse areas including electrical, electronic, telecommunication, information technology, mechanical engineering, automobile engineering, packaging technologies and allied fields. His expertise includes patent drafting, product audits, freedom to operate/ non-infringement opinions, invalidity opinions and patent prosecution.
On 26 March 2024, a press release (Press Release) has been made available on the website of Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), which indicates that it has forged a strategic alliance with Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) to combat the issue of misleading advertisements in India.
The regulatory landscape for betting and gambling in India varies across states, with some imposing an outright ban while others adopting a regulated approach. The widespread proliferation of online betting and gambling platform related advertisements, which are often endorsed by celebrities and influencers across various media channels, and more recently through digital media, has profoundly impacted consumer access to such platforms, leading to an increase in their use.
The Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024 and the Patent (Second Amendment) Rules, 2024 have been notified and have come into force from the date of Publication in the Official Gazette i.e. 15 March 2024 and 16 March 2024 respectively. The amended rules are being introduced at the backdrop of the efforts being taken to reduce backlog of patent applications, and ease procedures before the Indian Patent Office.
Education is a fundamental aspect of society, and ensuring the integrity of educational services is crucial. Misleading advertisements by educational service providers not only harm consumers, but also undermine the credibility and sanctity of the education sector as a whole.
