Legality of removing a trademark from the register without issuing prior notice to the Registrant
The duration of registration of a trademark is for 10 years which can be renewed indefinitely from time to time. But before the trademark is […]
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CALL FOR INTERNSHIP BY DPIIT- IPR CHAIR GNLU
About the University Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is the statutory university established by the Government of Gujarat under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003. […]
An analysis of the implications of IPR law on NFT on a first-principles basis
NFTs, or Non-Fungible Tokens, are a unique manner of expressing an asset as an Ethereum-based asset. Each NFT is unique, with its digital signature that […]
COPYRIGHT PROTECTION IN STAND-UP COMEDY
Standup comedy has become the new buzz around town. Where earlier comedians were used only as fillers on stage or shows, now they are doing […]
Can Unique Sports Celebrations be brought under Copyright Law?
Sports, especially in the current time have become much more than just the sport itself. The billions of dollars worth of industry/clubs, financially outrageous advertising […]
Certificate Course on Sports Law
The IP Press presents Certificate Course on Sports Law4th June 2022 -4th July 2022 Explore the field and a career in sports law with our […]
Crash course on Patent Agent Preparation- PAPER II by The IP Press
Prepare for PAPER II with us! 17th April 2022 to 1st May 2022 Learn the nuances of patent drafting from our experts! Indian Patent Agent […]
BRUSHED CIRCLE AS AN EU TRADEMARK FOR WINE: LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION?
The proprietor of the earlier national trademark prevailed in a trademark dispute involving a brushed circle as an EU trademark for wine. Despite the earlier […]
CANVAS OF SKIN – HOW MUCH DOES IT COST THE ARTIST?
In an era where present-day art and the artists know no definite form, it is important to highlight the protection (or lack of) available to […]
Crash course on Patent Agent Preparation- PAPER II by The IP Press
Prepare for PAPER II with us! 26th March 2022 to 20th April 2022 Learn the nuances of patent drafting from our experts! Indian Patent Agent […]
Online Certificate course on Prior Art search and Patent specification drafting
The course is jointly conducted by Department for the Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) IPR Chair, Gujarat National Law University and the DPIIT IPR Chair […]
Carrying “business of issuing licenses” of Copyright- Prohibited in India
Introduction: In a recent decision dated December 1, 2021 (“Order”) passed by the Madras High Court (“Court”) in the case of M/s.Novex Communications Pvt. Ltd. […]
Linking GIs, SMEs and Sustainability
Introduction The link between Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) has been discussed multifarious times but hasn’t been implemented extensively in […]
ERROR CODE 101: THE DIMENSIONS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN COMPUTER PROGRAMMES
Introduction: With the advent of the FinTech revolution, technology and innovation have taken centre stage throughout the globe. Every business alike, ranging from multi-national companies […]
The tales of hues and harmonies: Trademark Protection of single colour and sound marks
Part 2B: Yodel and more: Indian sound marks galore Picking up where we left off last, the concept of sound trademarks is not new to […]
The tales of hues and harmonies: Trademark Protection of single colour and sound marks
Part 2A: Pop, pop, fizz: Sound marks in the ‘biz’ Further to our discussion on ‘single colour trademarks’ which are one kind of unconventional trademarks, […]
Short course: Pharmaceuticals and Intellectual Property by British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL)
10 Sessions: 4 March – 13 May 2022 This is a wide-ranging course offering diverse legal and interdisciplinary perspectives exploring the nexus between global public […]
The tales of hues and harmonies: Trademark Protection of single colour and sound marks
Part 1B: Colour & Contrast in India Resuming our discussion on the golden bunny and legality of colours as trademarks, India is not oblivious to […]
JOURNEY OF McDonald’s- Reflection on the movie ‘The Founder’
The movie ‘the Founder’ is delightful to understand what is meant by the term “founder”. Is it someone who conceives the idea, expresses it, and […]
BEAUTY LIES IN THE EYES OF BEHOLDER: L’OREAL’S VICTORY AGAINST INDEFINITE PATENTS
INTRODUCTION: It all started when L’Oréal in 2010, launched its new range of skincare products which were termed the Youth Code line. This line was […]