S.S. Rana & Co.

We are happy to share that Ms. Shilpi Sharan, Managing Associate at S.S. Rana & Co., was invited for a session on “IP Valuation: Meaning and Importance” for Winter School (Certificate Course) organized by DPIIT-IPR Chair CNLU.   During the session, she highlighted the emerging importance of IP valuation and also threw light on the circumstances when valuation of intangible assets becomes a crucial process for companies. In the session, she also illustrated the various reasons and purpose of IP valuation by companies.   We are grateful to Prof. (Dr.) Subhash C Roy, Professor of Law, Dean Research & Development, Director CIRF in IPHD, Former Coordinator IQAC, DPIIT-IPR Chair Professor for giving the opportunity! #ssrana #lecture #ipr #ipvaluation #ipcommercialization #iprlecture #iprworkshop

Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration Clauses: Lessons from GOQII vs. Sokrati for Business Contracts The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in a recent case has reinforced the importance of arbitration clauses in contracts while limiting judicial interference under Section 11 of the Arbitration Act. In the case of GOQII Technologies vs. Sokrati Technologies, the Court has emphasized how a well-crafted dispute resolution clause can protect businesses from prolonged litigation. In this informative read, Vikrant Rana, Managing Partner and Shantam Sharma, Associate at S.S. Rana & Co., highlight the implications for business and practical lessons for business. #ssrana #SupremeCourt #supremecourtcase #ArbitrationClause #litigation #DisputeResolution #BusinessLaw #CorporateContracts #LegalInsights #ArbitrationIndia #ContractDrafting

Understanding Reverse Passing Off in Trademark Law Explore how reverse passing off, an often-overlooked aspect of the trade marks law occurs when someone misrepresents another’s products as their own. In this article Titiksha S., Senior Associate and Asmita Kaur, Associate at S.S. Rana & Co., delve into the implications of reverse passing off, the legal implications in India, United States of America and United Kingdom and key cases. #ssrana #passingoff #reversepassingoff #trademark #trademarkinfringement #ipr #passingoff #westerndigital #delhihighcourt #trademarklitigation #trademarkcase

We are delighted to share that Mr. Vikrant Rana, Managing Partner at S.S. Rana & Co., was invited as a panelist at the People's Festival of Innovations 2024! The panel session was on "Protecting and Promoting IP Rights of Grass root Innovations". The session was moderated by Prof. Anil Gupta, Founder, Honey Bee Network, SRISTI ORG, GIAN and National Innovation Foundation - India, visiting faculty at IIM Ahmedabad and IIT Bombay, Academy Professor at AcSIR. During the Session Mr. Rana not only discussed the importance of IP and the various schemes and benefits provided to grass root innovators by government but also shared real life examples of innovators who have benefitted from these scheme & IP filings. During the Interactive panel session Mr. Rana also addressed the pain points of the innovators and start-up founders but also highlighted the importance of identifying the IP assets and encouraged them to acknowledge their rights and take the necessary steps to protect monetize and enforce it not only in India but in other foreign jurisdiction. #ssrana #ipr #startups #grassrootinnovators #iprmonetization #licensing #iprforstartups #msme #iprfacilitator #sipp #startupindia

A New Day calls for a New Knowledge sharing session   They say that in a world of fakes be a Birkin! i.e. in order to survive in the competitive market, brands have to be irreplaceable. While Conventional IP’s protect brand identity and help business establish consumer trust but it is now time to think beyond the traditional IP’s and rethink trademarks beyond the visual and auditory – It is now time to feel the brand!   Our recent knowledge sharing session conducted by Ms. Asmita Kaur, Associate at S.S. Rana & Co., was all about exploring the interesting aspect of non-conventional trademarks. Ms. Kaur who has knack of writing on insightful and thought- provoking legal issues, got us all engaged with her unique perspective and engaging real life case studies. During the session Ms. Kaur enlightened all the associates on the up and coming concept of tactile marks and discussed the importance of inclusion of unique textures and sensory elements in branding, its effect on brand elevation and the ways in which non-conventional marks such as tactile marks be represented graphically.   The session was no less than an eye-opener! #ssrana #ipr #nonconventional #trademarks #brand #tactilemarks #touchmarks #nontraditionaltrademarks #graphicalrepresentation #sensory #elements #brandelevation #knowledgesharing #thoughtprovoking #branding #consumer #secondarysignificance #acquireddistinctiveness

India has come a long way in promoting menstrual hygiene across cities with various Government schemes. However, there is little acknowledgement about the fact that menstrual data of women needs to be protected given the current era of data privacy. In this captivating read, Vikrant Rana, Managing Partner, Anuradha Gandhi, Managing Associate and Rachita Thakur, Associate at S.S. Rana & Co., give an in-depth analysis and render a comparative analysis of existing policy landscape in other jurisdictions with respect to Laws to deal with Period Tracking Apps. #ssrana #mentrualtrackingapp #periodtrackingapp #dataprivacy #menstrualdata This article was first published on Bar and Bench!

Revoking a Will: Ensuring Your Final Wishes Are Always Up to Date Revocation of a will is a crucial process in estate planning, ensuring that an individual’s final wishes remain aligned with their current circumstances. A will can be revoked through marriage, the creation of a new will, or physical destruction. It is important to note that marriage automatically revokes a will, and certain rules apply to privileged wills. If a will is lost, it is presumed to have been revoked. Regularly reviewing and updating a will is essential to reflect changes in life, preventing disputes, and ensuring that the testator’s true intentions are honored. Understanding the revocation process helps avoid confusion after the testator’s death. In this article, Shantam Sharma and Ritvik Kashyap, Associates at S.S. Rana & Co., in this article illustrate the subject of Revocation of Will through case studies. #ssrana #Will #EstatePlanning #IndianSuccessionAct #Revocation #RevocationofWill #PrivilegedWill #UnprivilegedWill #LegacyPlanning #Testator #Beneficiary #FuturePlanning #PropertyDistribution #SuccessionLaw #LegalDocument #TestamentarySuccession #WealthManagement #FamilyProtection #Intestate Click here to know more- https://lnkd.in/gvJMCnRh

On 26th November 1949, after 11 intense sessions and 167 days spanned over nearly 3 years, India formally adopted its Constitution, a landmark moment in our nation's journey towards democracy! Every year on November 26th, we celebrate the heart of our democracy with the longest written Constitution in the world. Crafted by the visionaries of our Constituent Assembly, which lays the foundation for justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, ensuring the rights and dignity of every citizen. #ConstitutionDay #IndianConstitution #RuleOfLaw #DemocracyInAction #ssrana #BRAmbedkar

World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024: India shines as innovation surge witnesses new heights Highlighting worldwide trends in intellectual property (IP) filings, the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO has released the World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) 2024 on November 07, 2024. According to the report, applications for patents, trademarks, and industrial designs have significantly increased in leading economies in the preceding year. Johny Solomon Raj, Associate Partner and peeyush pandey, Patent Agent at S.S. Rana & Co., in this informative article also shed light on India's historic achievement as it managed to find a place for the first time in the top 10 players in intellectual property (IP) rights regime according to WIPI. #ssrana #wipo #ipr #indicators #intellectualproperty #patentfiling #patentfilingindia #domesticfiling #wipoindicators #wipo2024 Click here to read the article- https://lnkd.in/gxmM6DtD

Understanding the Role of Promoters in an IPO: A Legal Overview Initial Public Offerings #IPOs have witnessed a remarkable growth in India, transforming the country's capital market landscape. The year 2024 has already recorded an impressive performance in IPO fundraising, with companies raising significant capital from the public. In this article, Rupin Chopra, Associate Partner and Shantam Sharma, Associate at S.S. Rana & Co., explore the role of promoters in the IPO process, highlighting their responsibilities, the legal framework that governs their contributions, and the nuances of promoters' contributions in new-age companies and startups. #ssrana #IPOIndia #PromotersContribution #SEBIRules #IPOLegalGuidelines #FundraisingIndia  #IndianStockMarket #StartupsIPO #CapitalMarkets #InvestorProtection #EquityShares #ConvertibleSecurities #IndiaIPO2024 #IPOMarket #LegalInsights #IPORegulations