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The Situs: The ever-expanding territorial jurisdiction of internet infringements

From public/user interest to economic modelling: Insights from the UK’s e-bike trade remedy review

The article discusses the United Kingdom’s transition review of anti-dumping and countervailing duty measures on electric bicycles from China, where the UK Trade Remedies Authority concluded that continuation of measures on all e-bikes failed the Economic Interest Test. The article examines how the TRA collected and used economic information, how partial-equilibrium modelling was applied to assess different outcomes, and how the TRA’s economic assessment operated alongside the Secretary of State’s decision-making power. It also considers what this approach may offer for the examination of economic interest in Indian trade remedy investigations. According to the authors, it is important for Indian authorities to integrate a more nuanced public or user interest assessment into their final findings, particularly in sectors critical for the economy.

Aligning Exempt PF Trust Rules with the New Labour Codes and EPF Scheme, 2026: Need of the hour

The article discusses the changes relevant to exempt PF trusts and the steps that employers and trustees should consider adopting to align their PF trust deed and rules, governance arrangements and administrative processes with the EPF Scheme.

Provident Fund Scheme 2026: Effective Date, Employee Contribution Choices and Practical Implications for Employers

The article discusses the new Provident Fund Scheme, 2026, including its effective date, the transition period, statutory minimum versus voluntary higher contributions, voluntary contributions under the 2026 Scheme, and what are the practical implications for employers.

DPDP Act and AI: What it means for Global Tech Companies

India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (‘DPDP Act’) is now fully operational - the DPDP Rules, 2025 were notified on 13 November 2025 and the substantive obligations become fully enforceable on 13 May 2027.

Structuring for success: Regulatory and Tax considerations in Indian M&A

This article discusses the key regulatory developments, then the principal structuring, diligence and sequencing issues, before turning to tax considerations that should be addressed before a structure is locked in.

Navigating PE exits from India: Regulatory hurdles, structural optimisation and deal certainty

This article examines the evolving exit landscape for PE investors in India, the key regulatory and structural issues that should be addressed well before an exit process is launched, and the practical considerations that can affect deal certainty across the principal exit routes available to investors.

GCC operational playbook: Mitigating regulatory and compliance risks in India

The article discusses the regulatory and compliance risks faced by Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and emphasizes the importance of embedding governance, compliance, and risk management into their operating model from the outset.

Pre-Investment Business Plan: How GCCs are shaping the Indian startup ecosystem

The article discusses the role of GCCs as an indirect investment channel into the innovation ecosystem. Observing that GCCs have become strategic innovation hubs that identify, engage, validate, and scale emerging technologies developed by Indian startups before a formal investment relationship is established, the author discusses the Key legal and regulatory considerations. has context menu

Setting up a GCC in India: Managing employment and IPR risks

The article discusses the principal legal and practical considerations that foreign stakeholders should keep in mind when establishing or scaling a GCC in India.

New Tax Exemption Regime: Strengthening India's Electronics Manufacturing Ecosystem

The article discusses the facilitation of foreign participation in India’s manufacturing and digital infrastructure sectors under TOLA. It examines the recent amendments introduced to provide greater clarity and operational flexibility in the implementation of the framework. It also covers the exemption granted to foreign companies engaged in electronics manufacturing, as well as the new exemption for the warehousing of electronic components by foreign companies.

Minor variations, major consequences: Bombay High Court on pharmaceutical trademark infringement and trade-dress copying

The article discusses the Bombay High Court’s decision in Blue Cross Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. v. Alto Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., where the Court held that the mark ‘MEFIAL-SPAS’ infringed Blue Cross’s registered pharmaceutical mark ‘MEFTAL-SPAS’. It emphasized that even minor spelling changes can cause deceptive similarity in pharmaceutical products, where confusion may affect public health. The Court also found infringement of copyright and trade dress due to imitation of packaging, colour scheme, and artwork. According to the authors, commercial courts are becoming increasingly ready to make a considerable effort to punish those infringers who act deliberately, fraudulently, and opportunistically.