Navigating Copyright Disputes: Lessons from Recent Court Ruling

Navigating Copyright Disputes: Lessons from Recent Court Ruling In the wake of a recent court ruling by the City Civil Court of Ahmedabad in the case of M/s. Red Ribbon Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. vs Kinjal Dave & Ors, concerning copyright infringement, it’s essential to dissect the verdict and extract invaluable insights. Here are some pivotal… Continue reading Navigating Copyright Disputes: Lessons from Recent Court Ruling

TWITTER’S EX-LOGO TO ‘X’: FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF INDIAN TRADEMARKS LAW

TWITTER’S EX-LOGO TO ‘X’: FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF INDIAN TRADEMARKS LAW In recent years, the world has witnessed a fascinating and rapidly changing landscape of brands and trademarks. From multinational corporations to individual celebrities, trademark registration has become a crucial aspect of protecting one’s identity and Intellectual Property. Recently, the world witnessed a significant event… Continue reading TWITTER’S EX-LOGO TO ‘X’: FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF INDIAN TRADEMARKS LAW

DIGITALIZATION – A GROWTH ACCELERATOR OF THE IP ECOSYSTEM

DIGITALIZATION – A GROWTH ACCELERATOR OF THE IP ECOSYSTEM Digitalization has played a crucial role in transforming the Intellectual Property (IP) ecosystem in India. With the launch of the ‘Digital India’ initiative in July 2015, the Government of India (GoI) recognized the importance of leveraging technology to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of the IP… Continue reading DIGITALIZATION – A GROWTH ACCELERATOR OF THE IP ECOSYSTEM

GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. VS. HORIZON BIOCEUTICALS PVT. LTD & ANR.

GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. VS. HORIZON BIOCEUTICALS PVT. LTD & ANR. In the Highcourt of Delhi at New Delhi Pronounced on: 10th April, 2023 The use of the article ”the”, in Section 17(2)(b) of the TradeMarks Act, 1999 is, in our opinion, significant. There is a clear difference between the expressions “common to trade” and “common… Continue reading GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. VS. HORIZON BIOCEUTICALS PVT. LTD & ANR.

AARADHYA BACHCHAN CASE: DELHI HC GRILLS YOUTUBE FOR FAKE REPORTING ON HER HEALTH, PERSONAL LIFE

AARADHYA BACHCHAN CASE: DELHI HC GRILLS YOUTUBE FOR FAKE REPORTING ON HER HEALTH, PERSONAL LIFE In the recent order dated April 20, 2023, in the case of Ms. Aaradhya Bachchan and Anr v Bollywood Times Ors., Aaradhya Bachchan, who is the daughter of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Bachchan, and the granddaughter of Amitabh Bachchan and… Continue reading AARADHYA BACHCHAN CASE: DELHI HC GRILLS YOUTUBE FOR FAKE REPORTING ON HER HEALTH, PERSONAL LIFE

THE REVELATION: ANTI-ANTI SUIT INJUNCTIONS

THE REVELATION: ANTI-ANTI SUIT INJUNCTIONS Law is an aspiration for change and the answer one gets are based on how the discourse is framed.” –Justice D Y Chandrachud   After Covid19, the business conglomerates and companies are expanding their global outreach in multiple nations and when the expansion of business is rapid, the issues/conflicts of… Continue reading THE REVELATION: ANTI-ANTI SUIT INJUNCTIONS

Patenting Biotechnological Inventions In India

Patenting Biotechnological Inventions In India Growing up as an Indian, many of us start our mornings either with tea, coffee, or milk. But what we might not have wondered is that the ability to enjoy these beverages, through its key ingredient milk, arrives from a victory within a complicated field of Intellectual Property Law: Biotechnology… Continue reading Patenting Biotechnological Inventions In India

Temporary vs. Permanent Transfer of IPR: An Analysis of GST rates

Temporary vs. Permanent Transfer of IPR: An Analysis of GST rates In the 45th GST council meeting, the GST rates of permanent transfer of IPR services is increased from 12 percent to 18 percent. There was no further amendment in the rate of goods notification except the increment of service tariff from 12 to 18… Continue reading Temporary vs. Permanent Transfer of IPR: An Analysis of GST rates

Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout Design: Domain gaining recognition as upcoming Intellectual Property

Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout Design: Domain gaining recognition as upcoming Intellectual Property With the rapid growth of Industry 4.0 in the current era, along with the growing technical field Intellectual Property Rights has also made its mark. Globally, people are now aware of securing their Intellectual Property Rights through Patent, Trademark, Copyright, and Design. As… Continue reading Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout Design: Domain gaining recognition as upcoming Intellectual Property

HOW START-UPS AND SMES SHOULD THINK ABOUT IPR : AN INVESTOR’S PERSPECTIVE

HOW START-UPS AND SMES SHOULD THINK ABOUT IPR : AN INVESTOR’S PERSPECTIVE Introduction Intellectual property is a valuable fiscal and legal asset for businesses, especially start-ups and SMEs. It is widely accepted that intellectual property accounts for more than 80% of a company’s worth[1]. As a result, having “clean” possession of any intellectual property (IP)… Continue reading HOW START-UPS AND SMES SHOULD THINK ABOUT IPR : AN INVESTOR’S PERSPECTIVE