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OLA Drivers are not Employees under the POSH Act: A Legal Conundrum ANI Technologies, the parent company of Ola, is currently urging the Karnataka High Court to dismiss a petition filed by a woman passenger seeking action against an Ola driver under the POSH Act. Ola’s senior counsel argued that since cab drivers are not employees of the company, they cannot be prosecuted under the POSH Act.   However, the Court had reserved the judgment on this matter, leaving the legal community and the public to await its decision. In this informative article, Anuradha Gandhi, Managing Associate and Isha Sharma, Associate at S.S. Rana & Co.., deliberate how this case is part of a broader issue concerning the legal responsibilities of aggregator platforms especially when incidents of sexual harassment occur.     #ssrana #ola #uber #womensafety #cabaggregators #POSHAct #poshlaw #poshIndia #sexualharassment #karnatakahighcourt

On Wednesdays, We do Knowledge Sharing Session!   At S.S. Rana & Co., we firmly believe in #Knowledgesharing and #thoughtleadership. As part of our Weekly Newsletter Meeting conducted every Wednesday, associates come together and share interesting insights from their respective domain of law with everyone. This Wednesday we indulged in a knowledge sharing session by Mr. Shantam Sharma, Associate Advocate, wherein he focused on the recent case of Together We Fight Society v. Apple Inc & Ors., The session highlighted the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) investigation against Apple for allegedly engaging in anti-competitive practices and abusing dominant position in India. The session analyzed the nuances of competition law, the concept of dominance and relevant market. The associates present in the session not only exchanged their views but also brainstormed the possible defenses and claims that could be taken by the parties.  #ssrana #knowledge #thoughtleadership #knowledgesharing #competitionlaw #competitioncommissionofIndia #CCIinvestigation #abuseofdominantposition #anticompetitive #relevantmarket #newsletter

With technological advancements reaching exemplary heights, it has become imperative that all sectors adapt themselves to nuances of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Taking a cue from extensive use of AI worldwide, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade #DPIIT is all set to launch two pioneering advancements i.e. an #AI/ML-based image search engine for trademark search and a #GenerativeAI-Powered Public #Chatbot for the Indian #Trademarks Office. This is indeed a remarkable achievement and a significant accomplishment when it comes to AI-driven solutions for #Intellectualproperty services. We are hopeful that AI/ML-based image search engine for #trademarksearch and a Generative AI-Powered Public Chatbot will prove to be a revolutionary transformation, simplifying IP services. S.S. Rana & Co., extends heartiest congratulations to Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade #DPIIT on this momentous occasion! #ssrana #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #Intellectualproperty #trademarksearch #imagesearch #ArtificialIntelligenceforIntellectualProperty #ipr #chatbot #AIandIP

Navigating A Balance: Should Music Owners Grant Rights to Streaming Platforms? Digital age is the new age of possibilities wherein consumption of music has dramatically shifted from physical media to streaming platforms. With this shift, the debate around the rights of music owners and whether these should be granted to streaming platforms or not has intensified. In this article, Nitika Sinha, Senior Associate and Harsh Maheshwari, Associate at S.S. Rana & Co., explore the complexities of the issue while delineating benefits and challenges and highlight a recent legal judgment that has put an end to this long perplexity. #ssrana #broadcastingrights #musicplatform #streamingplatform #digitalage #wynk #tips #musicowner #ipr #iprlaw #copyrightlaw #copyrightact #copyrightlawyer #iprlawyer

In this month’s issue of Corp Connect, we dive deep into two pressing topics that are shaping the corporate landscape: misleading advertisements and data protection. We explore the legal challenges businesses face in avoiding deceptive advertising practices and the importance of maintaining transparency with customers. Additionally, as data privacy continues to be a major concern, we provide crucial insights on navigating evolving data protection laws and ensuring the security of sensitive information. #CorpConnect #CorporateLaw #DataProtection #MisleadingAds #BusinessInsights #Law #CorporateLaw #Compliance #GDPR #DPDP #Privacy 

We are delighted to share that Vikrant Rana, Managing Partner at S.S. Rana & Co., have been recognized as Distinguished practitioner in the asialaw 2024 Lawyer Ratings. Mr. Vikrant Rana is known and recognized across the legal field for his expertise and distinguished contributions in the field of IPR and Law. We are thankful to our clients and colleagues for their consistent support and trust in us! #ssrana #ipr #lawfirm #asialaw2024 #distinguishedpractioner #IPlawyer #trademark #copyright #patents #designs #iplitigation #ipopposition  #iprlawyerdelhi #bestiprlawyer #intellectualpropertyrights

Can placement of an element be protected? Importance and Challenges in Protecting Position Marks in India In today’s world of short-lived attention span, brand essence has to be encapsulated in a single glance. Since businesses fight for attention in a crowded consumer market, creating visual identity by strategic placement of marks can prove to be a potent tool. These marks go beyond just the design or logo itself, and instead focus on the distinctive positioning of the trade mark as a source identifier for the brand. In this captivating read, Titiksha S., Senior Associate and Siddhant Manchanda, Associate at S.S. Rana & Co., give an analysis on protection of position marks in different jurisdictions along with case studies substantiating the issue. #ssrana #positionmarks #nontraditionalmarks #unconventionalmarks #protectionofpositionmark #trademarklaw #trademarkact #branprotection #consumerprotection

Establishing Goodwill: A Key Factor in Trademark Disputes Goodwill acquired after the ‘terminus ad quem’ is inconsequential. In a recent case, the Hon'ble Delhi High Court denied interim injunction to Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), in a trademark infringement suit filed against Girdhar Industries, for the use of the word ‘KHADI’. In this article, Rima Majumdar, Managing Associate and Anuj Dhar, Associate at S.S. Rana & Co., dissect the Court’s stringent parameters for establishing goodwill and reputation, the complexities of validity of trademark registration, and the implications of suppression of facts in legal proceedings. #ssrana #Khadi #InterimInjunction #trademarklaw #trademarkact #trademarkmisuse #trademarkinfringement #trademarkPassingOff #Goodwill #Infringement #Validity #RegisteredTrademark #delhihighcourt #delhihighcourtcases #trademarklitigation #trademarkenforcement

The Right to Bail under Prevention of Money Laundering Act: Balancing Justice and Liberty? In this article Nihit Nagpal, Associate Partner and Muneeb Rashid Malik, Associate at S.S. Rana & Co., deliberate about the right to bail under PMLA and the Power of the Courts to grant bail under the Act. The grant of bail under PMLA has to pass the rigour of Section 45 which imposes certain conditions that need to be fulfilled. Two recent judgements of the Hon’ble Supreme Court have been discussed in this issue at length. This article was first published on LiveLaw ! #Bail #PMLA #RightToLife #Personal #Liberty #SupremeCourt #grantofbail #criminallaw #preventionofmoneylaunderingact