A roundup of key IP developments of 2020
As we begin a new year, there is optimism and hope given the unprecedented challenges businesses and consumers faced during 2020. Our post provides a round-up of key developments in legislative, regulatory, and judicial arena that highlight the Indian IP environment remains vibrant.
Suspension of foreclosures involving primary residences or businesses dwellings until end of March 2
On 17.12.2020, the Parliament adopted the amendment of the Transfer and Mortgage of Property (Amending) (No. 2) Law of 2020 (the “Law”) with 31 votes in favour and 17 against .The law has been amended with the addition of article 61 which stipulates that the application of the provisions of Part VIA of the Law regarding …
Moratorium on loan repayments
As the second phase of the pandemic started to affect our country and the implementation of additional measures by the Cypriot Government to end it, the need for a new moratorium to protect certain categories of debtors arose. On 15/01/2021, the new decree imposing a suspension on loan repayments was published which provides the following:
THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE IN THE FIELDS OF CONSTRUCTION, ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM
Background The last few months have been marked by the challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic which made obviously the need for digitalization and led the competent authorities to adopt several measures in this regard.
IMO 2020 approaches 2021 – Has the Shipping Industry Adapted to the 0.5% Sulphur Cap?
IMO 2020 introduced a 0.5% Sulphur cap on bunkers to ships operating outside Emission Control Areas.
Protecting a Vessel’s Creditors: Precautionary Measures Prohibiting Dealings and Transfers
Article 37 of the Merchant Shipping Act (Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta) is a mechanism which is particular to Malta, further securing Malta’s position as the largest ship registry in Europe.Article 37 deals with the power of the Court to prohibit any dealing with a ship, or any share therein. Here, the Civil Court, First Hall, may, …
New Mode of Corporate Governance: One-Tier Boards to be Introduced in Ukraine
Businesses all around the world face enormous challenges due to pandemic. Good governance is in demand like never before. Both public and private companies have recognized that corporate governance affects directly their financial performance and long-term development. The governments have seen the value in well-governed companies too, and thus they cooperate with business in updating …
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The new special economic zone for IT business in Ukraine: “Diia City” in details
The new ambitious project of the Ukrainian government “Diia City” has been presented in the summer this year as a concept of a special legal framework for IT industry. The initiative was reflected in several draft laws, but some have been rejected already. Currently the draft law #4303 with its alternative versions #4303-1, #4303-2 is …
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Esport is a new niche in IT sector of Ukraine
Nowadays, few of us could be surprised by the scale of the esport industry development. Hundreds of thousands of tournaments’ live views, millions of dollars in prize pool and advertising revenue are constantly promoting esport in the world and in Ukraine in particular. The recent privatization of the Dnipro Hotel, which will include an esport …
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Surrogate Advertisements: A trademark gameplay!
Co-authored by Ms. Ravina Rajpal (Partner, Singh&Singh | Malhotra&Hegde) and undersigned, Ms. Khushboo Soni (Associate, Singh&Singh | Malhotra&Hegde) Recently, Diageo India’s advertisement for pocket-size flasks has raised concerns regarding absence of any regulations with respect to advertisement on over-the-top (OTT) platforms.[1] Have you ever wondered why companies like Bacardi, Royal Challenge, Diageo’s Smirnoff etc. market …
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