Certificate Course on IP in Music Industry (27th September to 19th October 2025)- The IP Press
Are you captivated by the magic of music and intrigued by the legal frameworks that protect and shape this ever-evolving industry? If so, we have […]
Celebrating Innovation: Launch of Our AI & IP Law Newsletter | The IP Press |
Greetings from The IP Press. The IP Press proudly launches its first ever Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Rights Newsletter this Independence Day — a […]
Free Certificate Course on Basics of IPR | Dates: 30th August – 7th September 2025
About the course Intellectual property is the currency of the tech world. The pharmaceutical patent for Lipitor generated over $100 billion in revenue, the copyright […]
Crash Course on Patent Agent Exam, 2026 (1st November 2025- 14th December 2025)- The IP Press
Dates: 1st November 2025- 14 December 2025Weekend live sessions from industry experts! About the Course: This Crash Course on Patent Agent Exam, 2026 is designed to […]
The Challenges of Trademarking Taste in India: Legal Barriers and Future Possibilities
Short summary – Taste, from kitchen staples to luxury experiences, serves as a remarkable identifier of brands. This article discusses the challenges in trademarking taste […]
The Founder’s Blueprint: How an IP Audit Secures Your Startup’s Future
In a world driven by relentless innovation, your startup’s most valuable assets are likely not found on a balance sheet. They are the patents securing […]
From Holdout to Payout: Delhi HC’s Landmark FRAND Ruling in Dolby v. Lava
The 10 July 2025 decision given by the Delhi High Court in Dolby International AB & Anr v. Lava International Ltd by Justice Amit Bansal […]
Battle of Panchagavya and Patent: Combating for Traditional Knowledge in IP Regime
Introduction Traditional knowledge (TK) is a type of intellectual property but also possesses distinct attributes. Unlike conventional intellectual property, TK encompasses the skills, practices, and […]
Remix, Reuse, or Rip-off? Rethinking Copyright and Cultural Exceptions in India’s Music Industry
ABSTRACT: In this era of digitization and viral content creation, Indian music industry stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation. A resurgence of remixing […]
Protecting the Intangible: Rethinking Intellectual Property Strategies for AI Systems
Introduction Disruptive technologies like AI provide fascinating solutions to long term problems but bring unique challenges with them. In the AI development industry, protection of […]
CULTURAL APPROPRIATION VERSUS CULTURAL APPRECIATION: THE CASE OF THE PRADA-KOLHAPURI CHAPPAL
INTRODUCTION In Kolhapur, sandal-making is an inherited craft that has been a part of the lives of the locals for generations. Many craftsmen here belong […]
McDonalds Struck a Blow Against McPatel: A battle of Fries
As local businesses start and expand, the big global giants strike a blow on them to restrict their operations and try to establish their monopoly […]
Analysing Duality of Protection under Copyright Act and Design Act
Introduction Intellectual property rights (IPR) have transformed the way people perceive creative intellectual work. IPR is an amalgamation of various distinct rights, which sometimes overlap […]
Prompt. Generate. Infringe? Midjourney and the War for Creative Control
A micro start-up of Sans Frangois, with less than a dozen staff members and reportedly $300 million in revenue in 2024, is now facing a […]
Reputation Laundering in Bollywood: How Law Firms Manage Celebrity Scandals
Abstract In an industry where perception is currency, the reputation of a celebrity can rise or fall in mere minutes. Bollywood, like other global entertainment […]
Trade Dress Infringement and Brand Distinctiveness: Bombay High Court’s ruling in Marico Limited v. Zee Hygiene
Keywords: Trade Dress, Artistic work, Passing-off, Distinctiveness, Goodwill, Introduction In this modern era of digital economy, a brand’s distinctiveness and visual identity plays a huge […]
Therapeutic Efficacy: A Requirement Under Section 3(d), Not Section 3(e) of the Indian Patents Act
The Hon’ble High Court at Calcutta has recently passed an Order allowing an Appeal from the Order of the Controller refusing an application on the […]
Beyond Human Authorship: The Legal Dilemma of AI-Generated Content
1. Introduction: Rethinking Ownership in the Age of AI Traditionally, it has been a grundnorm that only humans produce novel and creative works that can […]
ART BY ALGORITHM: WHO OWNS THE ART?
I. INTRODUCTION The evolving narrative of artificial intelligence (AI) brings to mind an imaginative concept portrayed in a popular 90s TV show, i.e. Shaka Laka […]
Hear Less, Grant More: A Welcome Trend in Patent Practice
The patent office recently introduced the tools to access granted patents without a hearing and refusals without a hearing. The provisions for granting and refusing […]