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SPORTS LAW

We help the law be in your court.

The area of sports law is niche but has constantly been evolving in the past several years. Fox Mandal is one of the initial firms to be involved in the practice of sports law and has been delivering effective legal solutions to sports personnel, teams and federations. Fox Mandal’s sports practice primarily include consulting on concept strategy, negotiating contracts, and advising on dispute resolution.

We have represented various stakeholders in the sports industry which include sports federations, players, teams, sponsors, franchise/licensors, fans, broadcasters, underprivileged athletes and not-for-profit organisations associated with sports.

Ranked as Asia’s Best Intellectual Property Law Firm, India, by Asian Legal Business in 2018.
Lead Partner, Santosh Vikram Singh, has been Ranked as one of the Top 15 IP lawyers in India by Asian Legal Business in 2020.
Ranked by Legal for Intellectual Property Practice 500 in 2021, 2020, 2018.
Ranked by Asialaw for Intellectual Property Practice in 2020.

Ranked by Benchmark Litigation for Intellectual Property Practice in 2019.

A non-exhaustive list of our services in this field is given below:

Broadcasting agreements for leagues and related sporting events
Transactional advice pertaining to contracts with coaches, teams, athletes, players, etc.
Drafting & negotiation of contracts with federations, athletes and teams/franchises

Drafting of constitutional documents, commercial rules and regulations for sports bodies
Guidelines for the formation of new leagues, sports clubs and sports academies
Prevention of sports fraud & prosecuting perpetrators
Protecting, managing & enforcing intellectual property rights (including image rights)
Dispute resolution (including arbitration, litigation & mediation) and defamation issues Drafting, negotiating and reviewing franchise and licensing related documents

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Rario’s Cricket NFT Case Against MPL & Striker: A Comprehensive Review

Authors’ Right to Receive Royalty for Underlying Works Recognised at Last

Obligation of Intermediaries to Pursue Complaints Against Infringers

Intermediaries’ Obligation to Pursue Complaints Against Infringers: Analysing the Latest Interpretation

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The Future of Protecting Generic Terms: Post Booking.com

News Booking.com case came to limelight on June 30, 2020 when the US Supreme Court

Covid-19 vaccines: Patent Rights Vs. Public Interest

News The recent pandemic has reignited the long-debated issue of Patent Rights Vs. Public Interest.

Tier I Firm in India – Copyrights/Trademarks and Patents

Asian Legal Business (ALB) has recognized Fox Mandal as a Tier I Firm in Asia for Patents, Copyright and Trademark.

ALB India Top IP Lawyer 2021 - Santosh Vikram Singh - Fox Mandal

Santosh Vikram Singh – One of India’s Top IP Lawyers in 2021

Our Partner, Santosh Vikram Singh was recognised as one of India’s top IP Lawyers in 2021 by the Asian Legal Business.

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MEDIA, ENTERAINMENT & GAMING

Let us provide a congenial legal pavilion for your creativity to flourish.

The Indian media & entertainment industry is going through a crucial resurgence with the introduction of ‘over the top’ (OTT) platforms, digital channels and social media outreach taking the centre stage. The global nature of this industry, the broad spectrum of operations and increased regulatory scrutiny has made legal actions a frequent occurrence. Increased exposure and enhanced participation has contributed to rising conflicts and has elevated the need for legal expertise in this field.

Our holistic approach towards the commercialisation and protection of creative ideas and works has ensured that our client’s interests are prioritised and protected in the forefront. Our multifaceted proficiency coupled with our in-depth knowledge and years of experience in handling a diverse clientele from artists, writers, movie-makers, television channels to prominent and upcoming personalities in the entertainment Industry, has given Fox Mandal an edge over our peers in this fraternity.

Ranked as Asia’s Best Intellectual Property Law Firm, India, by Asian Legal Business in 2018.
Lead Partner, Santosh Vikram Singh, has been Ranked as one of the Top 15 IP lawyers in India by Asian Legal Business in 2020.
Ranked by Legal 500 for Intellectual Property Practice in 2021, 2020, 2018.
Ranked by Asialaw for Intellectual Property Practice in 2020.

Ranked by Benchmark Litigation for Intellectual Property Practice in 2019.

A non-exhaustive list of our services in this field is given below:

Commercial contracts on the behalf of production houses, authors, distributors, OTT platforms, etc.
Licensing, assignment & releases

Regulatory compliances and licenses to use third-party IP
Anti-piracy action and IP enforcements
Contract & IP breach litigation

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Facets of Conceptual Similarity and Semantic Similarity in Trademark Infringement Cases

Application of Prosecution History Estoppel in Trademark Infringement Proceedings

Online Gaming: Challenges in Protection of Intellectual Property

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Karnataka HC lifts Ban on Online Gambling

Karnataka Hight Court lifts ban on online gambling.

ASCI frames advertisement guidelines for Virtual Digital Assets

ASCI has framed guidelines to regulate the advertisement/promotion of Virtual Digital Assets.

Domestic Patent Filing Surpass International Patent Filing in India During Jan-Mar 2022

Domestic Patent Filings Surpass International Patent Filings in India

For the first time in 11 years, the number of domestic Patent Filings surpassed International Patent Filing in India during Jan-Mar 2022.

Delhi HC Restores Patents Filed by EU

Delhi HC restores 2 patents filed by the EU which were subsequently abandoned due to non-filing of the Reply to First Examination report.

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IP TRANSACTIONS

Helping you with your transactions through optimum strategies and deal support.

The interaction of Intellectual Property in corporate arrangements brings about real opportunities and concerns, especially in transactions, strategy and deal support. With IP assets being a significant determinant of aggregate value, intricate understanding of business goals is crucial in any undertaking.

We direct our clients in the technology sector offering them strategic plans and commercial advice on the setting up of online and offline operations. We provide

practical solutions keeping in mind the commercial, legal, regulatory and structural risks involved in their businesses. We also focus on their primary business model involving innovation and novelty in their technology. We further offer suitable negotiating strategies for our clients to build long term relationships with their customers, vendors, suppliers, etc.

Ranked as Asia’s Best Intellectual Property Law Firm, India, by Asian Legal Business in 2018.
Lead Partner, Santosh Vikram Singh, has been Ranked as one of the Top 15 IP lawyers in India by Asian Legal Business in 2020.
Ranked by Legal 500 for Intellectual Property Practice in 2021, 2020, 2018.
Ranked by Asialaw for Intellectual Property Practice in 2020.

Ranked by Benchmark Litigation for Intellectual Property Practice in 2019.

A non-exhaustive list of our services in this field is given below:

Negotiating and drafting IP license, assignment, e-commerce, web development and co-existence agreements
Franchise
IP due diligences & audits

Third-party collaborations & joint ventures
Technology transfer & cross-border transactions
Software development, re-sale & distribution
IP policies & training
Open-source license compliances
End user license agreements
Evaluation and management of Intellectual Property in acquisitions, mergers, bankruptcies, etc.

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Music on the Block: How Music Artists can Benefit from Blockchain Technology

Registration of GUI as Designs: Existing Provisions and Challenges

‘Rooh Afza’ has Immense Goodwill: Delhi HC Rules in Trademark Infringement Case

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Delhi HC: IP Disputes to be Adjudicated by Designated Commercial Courts

With the enactment of the CCA, the subject-matter jurisdiction over IPR disputes now vests with the Commercial Courts.

TMR Addresses the Issue of Opposition Backlogs

The Indian Trade Mark Registry Issued a notice for taking steps to address the issue of opposition backlogs.

CWG 2022- India at Commonwealth Esports Championships

India will make its debut in Commonwealth Esports Championships set to take place from August 6-7 in Birmingham.

Olympics-Reliance Joins India’s Olympic Body as Principal Partner

Olympics-Reliance Joins India’s Olympic Body as a Principal Partner

Reliance announced its support for the country’s athletes by entering into a long-term partnership with the Indian Olympic Association.

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TRADEMARK

Ensuring that what is yours is not infringed upon.

A brand is a valuable asset that must be carefully nurtured and protected. Trademarks play a pivotal role in brand perception and identification with customer experience.

At Fox Mandal, we not only advise our clients in adopting the right brand strategy but also help them secure registration and support them on matters of licensing,

franchising and/or negotiating a co-existence agreement. Further, we conduct due diligence in connection with mergers, asset purchases and the assignment of trademark rights.

We also provide comprehensive anti-counterfeiting options to our clients. Apart from obtaining court orders for search & seizure, we liaise with the police or other designated official receivers and even participate in civil or criminal raids that are conducted.

Ranked as Asia’s Best Intellectual Property Law Firm, India, by Asian Legal Business in 2018.
Lead Partner, Santosh Vikram Singh, has been Ranked as one of the Top 15 IP lawyers in India by Asian Legal Business in 2020.
The Copyright/Trademark practice has been ranked as Tier I by Asian Legal Business in 2020, 2019, 2018.
Ranked by Legal 500 for Intellectual Property Practice in 2021, 2020, 2018.

Ranked by Asialaw for Intellectual Property Practice in 2020.
Ranked by Benchmark Litigation for Intellectual Property Practice in 2019.

A non-exhaustive list of our services in this field is given below:

Trademark watch & monitoring services
Trademark availability searches – India and worldwide
Filing & prosecution – India & international (Madrid Protocol)

Opposition & rectification proceedings
Trademark portfolio management
Anti-counterfeiting activities (including investigations, obtaining search & seizure orders, facilitating raids, etc.)
Negotiating and drafting licensing, assignment and co-existence agreements
Trademark litigation & enforcement.

Latest Blog

The Football World Cup: An IP Spectacle

A Perceptive Study of Indian Jurisprudence on the Religious Susceptibility Clause of Trademarks Law

Art Meets Law: The Uneasy Tussle of Street Art and Intellectual Property Law

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GoM Proposes 28% GST: E-Gaming Industry in a Fix

The GST council deferred its decisions on this matter to September, will decide whether to change the current tax rate from 18% to 28%.

Burberry to Back Female Gamers in Esports Inclusivity Push

Burberry and Gen.G Partner to Back Female Athletes in Esports

Burberry is partnering with esports company Gen.G for inclusivity in the competitive industry, and a scholarship for an emerging player.

Krafton’s BGMI Blocked Over Data Sharing Concerns with China

On July 28th, the app was removed from Alphabet Inc’s Google Play Store and Apply Inc’s Apple Store.

Karnataka High Court Stays Disaffiliation of Karnataka Badminton Association

The Karnataka High Court by way of interim relief has stayed the disaffiliation of the Karnataka Badminton Association.

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PATENTS

Ensuring that your inventions remain solely yours.

With the innovation trajectory moving upwards, patenting a product or process is becoming increasingly relevant. A prompt, balanced and sound patent plan is pertinent to make an idea economically viable.

We provide a comprehensive range of patent services to help our clients build and manage their patent portfolios efficiently and effectively. Our offerings cover

the entire life cycle of a patent, including search, drafting, filing and prosecution, maintenance, licensing, enforcement and portfolio management. We also offer advice on a variety of technology licensing and technical assistance agreements for your joint ventures and other transactions.

Ranked as Asia’s Best Intellectual Property Law Firm, India, by Asian Legal Business in 2018.
Lead Partner, Santosh Vikram Singh, has been Ranked as one of the Top 15 IP lawyers in India by Asian Legal Business in 2020.
The Patent practice has been ranked as Tier II by Asian Legal Business in 2020, 2019, 2018.
Ranked by Legal 500 for Intellectual Property Practice in 2021, 2020, 2018.

Ranked by Asialaw for Intellectual Property Practice in 2020.
Ranked by Benchmark Litigation for Intellectual Property Practice in 2019.

Our portfolio of services in this field includes:

Prior art and patentability determination searches
Freedom-to-operate, (Non) Infringement and (In) validity searches
Drafting, filing, prosecution, opposition and maintenance

Filing and prosecution of convention, PCT and national phase applications
Portfolio evaluation, planning and management
Licensing & technology transfer agreements
Litigation & enforcement

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Fluid Trademarks – Brand’s Alter Identity

The Next Play- Block Chain, Sports and Tourism

In the Battle of Stars, Delhi HC Rules in Favor of Star Television

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The Lok Sabha Passes the National Anti-doping Bill, 2022

The Bill provides a statutory framework for the functioning of the National Anti-Doping Agency and the National Dope Testing Laboratory in sports.

SC: FIFA Requires Democratically Elected AIFF To Oversee U-17 Women’s World Cup

It is the expectation of FIFA that the inauguration of the under seventeen women’s tournament should be carried out by a democratically elected body of AIFF.

Public Opinion Invited on TN Online Gambling Legislation

The State of Tamil Nadu has been hard at work in setting up a legal framework to govern online gambling.

FIFA Suspends AIFF Over Undue Influence by Third Parties

On August 15, 2022, the Bureau of FIFA Council suspended the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

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Designs

Future proof the silent ambassador of your brand…your design.

From the world’s leading smartwatch to India’s first electric car to GUI to leading foldable bikes to Swiss Army Knife; we have been at the forefront when it comes to the protection of industrial designs In India. The designs could be in the form of three-dimensional features, such as the shape or surface of an article, or of two-dimensional features, such as patterns, lines or colour.

Ranked as Asia’s Best Intellectual Property Law Firm, India, by Asian Legal Business in 2018.
Lead Partner, Santosh Vikram Singh, has been Ranked as one of the Top 15 IP lawyers in India by Asian Legal Business in 2020.
Ranked by Legal 500 for Intellectual Property Practice in 2021, 2020, 2018.
Ranked by Asialaw for Intellectual Property Practice in 2020.

Ranked by Benchmark Litigation for Intellectual Property Practice in 2019.

A non-exhaustive list of our services in this field includes:

Counselling & advisory
Searches and registration in India and worldwide
Portfolio management

Licensing & assignment
Litigation & enforcement

Latest Blog

Securing your Data with the Trade Marks Registry

Gems vs James Bond: Delhi High Court Rules in Favour of Cadbury

Streamlining The Patent Process in Startups: A Pressing Priority

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VLC Media Player Faces Ban Over Data Sharing Concerns with China

VLC media player falls prey to Section 69A of the IT Act of 2000 on suspicions of sharing Indian user data with China.

Delhi High Court Appoints CoA to Take Over the Affairs of Indian Olympic Association

The Delhi High Court has placed the affairs of the Indian Olympic Association (IoA) in the hands of a Committee of Administrators (CoA).

Royal Stag Wins Trademark Infringement Suit, Awarded ₹20 Lakhs Damages

The Delhi High Court has ruled in the favor of the alcohol brand, Seagram’s, in an infringement suit. Read more.

Inter-Ministerial Panel Formed to Regulate Online Gaming

New Regulatory Framework Set to Introduce Spending Limits For Online Gaming

To ensure consumer and gamer protection, the MEITY has set up an inter-ministerial group to set a bar on the amount of money individuals can spend on online gaming.

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COPYRIGHTS

Legally protecting creative and artistic accomplishments.

Copyright law in India covers the rights granted to the creators of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works as well as the producers of cinematography, films and sound recordings. These are a bundle of rights which include, among other things, the rights to reproduction of the work, communication of the work to the public, adaptation or translation of the work.

We regularly advise clients in registering, negotiating terms and conditions of publishing, distributing, securing royalty as well as drafting licensing or assignment agreements. We further offer advice on the international validity of copyrights. We have extensive experience in infringement litigation, having successfully represented both copyright owners as well as alleged infringers.

The Copyright/Trademark practice has been ranked as Tier I by Asian Legal Business in 2020, 2019, 2018.
Ranked as Asia’s Best Intellectual Property Law Firm, India, by Asian Legal Business in 2018.
Lead Partner, Santosh Vikram Singh, has been Ranked as one of the Top 15 IP lawyers in India by Asian Legal Business in 2020.
The Patent practice has been ranked as Tier II by Asian Legal Business in 2020, 2019, 2018.

Ranked by Legal 500 for Intellectual Property Practice in 2021, 2020, 2018.
Ranked by Asialaw for Intellectual Property Practice in 2020.
Ranked by Benchmark Litigation for Intellectual Property Practice in 2019.

A non-exhaustive list of our services in this field includes:

Identifying ownership issues
Registration and enforcement of copyrights
Portfolio planning and management

Negotiating and drafting of publishing, distribution, royalty, licensing and assignment agreements
Negotiating and drafting copyright and internet-related agreements including web design/hosting agreements and electronic publishing agreements
Infringement analysis and helping clients establish a system for policing and enforcing their copyrights
Clearing copyrights in materials to be used on websites or other multimedia products
Advice relating to the protection of copyrights on the internet
Litigation & enforcement

Latest Blog

Rario’s Cricket NFT Case Against MPL & Striker: A Comprehensive Review

Authors’ Right to Receive Royalty for Underlying Works Recognised at Last

Intermediaries’ Obligation to Pursue Complaints Against Infringers: Analysing the Latest Interpretation

Latest NEWS

FIFA Lifts Ban, India to Host U-17 Women’s World Cup as Scheduled

FIFA lifted the ban imposed on the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) immediately after the Supreme Court dissolved the CoA.

New Digital India Act on the Horizon

The government withdrew the Data Protection and Privacy Bill 2019 and now plans to introduce the Digital India Act in the Winter Session of Parliament this year.

CBDT Directs Online Gamers to File Taxes

CBDT has taken note of pervasive tax evasion in the gaming industry and has urged the winners of online games to file taxes.

India to see Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Technology in Under-17 Women’s World Cup

For the first time in the Under-17 Women’s Football group, Video Assistant Referee will make its debut. Read more.

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Legal expertise for the cognitive realm.

Today, entities are operating with an innovation mindset to unlock new values and drive progress. Intellectual Property (IP) has therefore become a significant asset and value determinant for any successful business. Appropriate protection, enforcement and commercialisation of IP are indispensable for the attainment of business goals. Our IP team helps clients design and implement IP strategies best suited to their specific business needs.

Our team comprises of attorneys with not just legal & technology expertise but also an understanding of critical business issues. We have professionals with technical qualifications from diverse areas including Electronics, Telecommunications, Software, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering. This combination of technical, legal and industry knowledge equips us to better understand how IP impacts your business, thus allowing us to provide efficient solutions in the context of your business approach and operations.

India has a TRIPS compliant, robust, equitable and dynamic IPR regime. We enable our clients to design and implement strategies to optimise protection, and commercialise and enforce their IP in India and the worldwide.

Ranked as Other Notable Firm by Asialaw for Intellectual Property Practice in 2021.
Ranked as Asia’s Best Intellectual Property Law Firm, India, by Asian Legal Business in 2018.
Lead Partner, Santosh Vikram Singh, has been Ranked as one of the Top 15 IP lawyers in India by Asian Legal Business in 2020.
The Copyright/Trademark practice has been ranked as Tier I by Asian Legal Business in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018.
The Patent practice has been ranked as Tier I by Asian Legal Business in 2021.
The Patent practice has been ranked as Tier II by Asian Legal Business in 2020, 2019, 2018.

Ranked by Legal 500 for Intellectual Property Practice in 2021, 2020, 2018.
Ranked by Asialaw for Intellectual Property Practice in 2020.
Ranked by Benchmark Litigation for Intellectual Property Practice in 2019.

Our key IP services include:

IP Acquisition: Searches, Filing & Prosecution
Advisory & Portfolio Management: Strategies, Restructuring, Due Diligence & Portfolio Management
Transactional: Technology Transfer, IP Licensing & Assignment, Franchising

Enforcement & Dispute Resolution: Anti-counterfeiting, Unfair Competition, ADR and Litigation

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Facets of Conceptual Similarity and Semantic Similarity in Trademark Infringement Cases

Application of Prosecution History Estoppel in Trademark Infringement Proceedings

Online Gaming: Challenges in Protection of Intellectual Property

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Music on the Block: How Music Artists can Benefit from Blockchain Technology

Registration of GUI as Designs: Existing Provisions and Challenges

‘Rooh Afza’ has Immense Goodwill: Delhi HC Rules in Trademark Infringement Case

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The Football World Cup: An IP Spectacle

A Perceptive Study of Indian Jurisprudence on the Religious Susceptibility Clause of Trademarks Law

Art Meets Law: The Uneasy Tussle of Street Art and Intellectual Property Law

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Rajesh Vellakkat

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Fluid Trademarks – Brand’s Alter Identity

The Next Play- Block Chain, Sports and Tourism

In the Battle of Stars, Delhi HC Rules in Favor of Star Television

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Rajesh Vellakkat

Birendra Kumar

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Designs

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Securing your Data with the Trade Marks Registry

Gems vs James Bond: Delhi High Court Rules in Favour of Cadbury

Streamlining The Patent Process in Startups: A Pressing Priority

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Rajesh Vellakkat

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Rario’s Cricket NFT Case Against MPL & Striker: A Comprehensive Review

Authors’ Right to Receive Royalty for Underlying Works Recognised at Last

Intermediaries’ Obligation to Pursue Complaints Against Infringers: Analysing the Latest Interpretation

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