The Açaí Alchemy: Biopiracy, Epistemic Injustice and the Limits of Symbolism
Brazil has declared açaí, an Amazonian superfood which is deeply ingrained in the indigenous foodways as its national fruit in January 2026 (Law No. 15.330/2026). […]
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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 […]
From Kolhapur to Milan: The Prada-Kolhapuri Controversy Through GI Lens
Introduction The age-old representation of history, culture, and craftsmanship, the iconic ‘Kolhapuri Chappal’ is now a global luxury. The luxury brand ‘PRADA’ showcased its men’s […]
How Do Unconventional Trademarks Impact Branding And Marketing Strategies?
Numerous brands are vying for consumers attention in today’s market. To stand out and be remembered businesses need to come up with unique strategies. One […]
Benin Bronzes: Is the President’s Declaration Legal?
In his last days in office, Nigeria’s former President Mohammadu Buhari declared the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II as the owner and custodian of […]
Missing Legal Protection for Traditional Cultural Expressions in India? : A brief write-up on issues concerning them at contemporary times.**
The question of subjecting intangible cultural heritage to Intellectual property (hereafter IP) law protection has largely been elusive for scholars, policy makers, representatives of the […]