Law: Information Technology Act 2000 (India)

Featured in Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement: Global Guide 2024

An uptick in fraudulent domain-name cases necessitates a sophisticated investigation strategy and courts are actively looking into digital platform compliance to curb this surge. Meanwhile, although enforcement at the border is robust, rights holders must remain in constant communication with India’s customs authorities. 

24 June 2024

Featured in WTR Special Report Q1 2024: The future of brand protection on social media

18 April 2024

Featured in Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement: Global Guide 2023

Factors including the economic downturn, growth of online marketplaces and direct sales to consumers challenge existing anti-counterfeiting measures and make it easier for counterfeiters to target consumers directly.

03 October 2023

Featured in Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement: Global Guide 2023

Stemming the flow of illicit traders into digital and physical markets and educating consumers on the perils of counterfeit goods are crucial to the country’s continued economic progress.

29 September 2023

The Delhi High Court has ruled that since Google monetises its keyword suggestion tool, its use of trademarks as keywords constitutes advertising under the Trademarks Act. It also compromises its claim to safe-harbour immunity, which is offered to intermediaries under the Information Technology Act.

07 September 2023