Dakshin Dispute: Can a Licensee Ever Become the Brand Owner?
IntroductionThe recent case of Adyar Gate Hotels Ltd. v. ITC Ltd.[1] reignited debate over the use of ex parte injunctions in intellectual property disputes. At […]
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War, Words, and Winks: The Business of Branding ‘Operation Sindoor’
Operation Sindoor was a swift and precise Indian military operation launched in May 2025 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. It targeted and destroyed […]
IP Day Goes Desi: Court Upholds Copyright in Indian Classical Music
In a recent judgement dated April 25, the Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction in favour of the Plaintiff in a copyright infringement suit […]
When Trademarks Break the Internet: How Intellectual Property Fuels Pop Culture Hype
In the world of pop culture, fans used to rely on cryptic interviews or leaked set lists for clues about what was coming next. Today, […]
BRANDING IN BHARAT: TRADEMARKING IN REGIONAL LANGUAGES
Navigating the Legal and Business Aspects of Regional Language Trademarks This article delves into the legal framework of registering a trademark in a regional language, […]
Designing Justice in Copyright Collectives: Towards More Accessible Complaint Procedures in Nigeria’s Collective Management Regulations
Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) sit at the heart of the copyright economy, helping creators manage and enforce their rights, collect royalties, and navigate the complex […]
Indian Jurisprudence on SEP Disputes: Balancing Equities or Favouring SEP Owners?
A Standard Essential Patent (SEP) is a patent that protects technology so crucial to an industry standard that it is impossible to follow the standard […]
Delhi High Court Considers Copyright Implications of ChatGPT’s AI Training in ANI v. OpenAI
ANI Media Pvt Ltd filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI through the Delhi High Court after accusing OpenAI of illegally training ChatGPT with ANI […]
Certificate Course on Media and Entertainment Laws 4.0 (01 June – 22 June 2025)- The IP Press
Are you passionate about the world of media and entertainment? Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of the legal intricacies that govern these […]
Algorithmic Ears, Copyright Tears: A Legal Analysis of AI-Curated Playlists and Royalty Allocation in India’s Music Streaming Ecosystem
Introduction In recent years, the Indian music industry has undergone a dramatic transformation due to the rapid rise of digital streaming services such as Gaana, […]
When Image is Everything: Unpacking the Morality Clauses in Celebrity Endorsement Contracts
Introduction Celebrity endorsement can be a match made in branding heaven – until a scandal happens. In the era of social media, where a star’s […]
LICENSING V. CO-PRODUCTION: HOW STREAMING PLATFORMS STRATEGIZE DISTRIBUTION OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION Whether we speak of Millennials or of Gen Zs books, music, films and TV Shows remain a constant. From cassettes and DVDs to mobile […]
The Metaverse Patent Wars: Ownership, Access, and User Rights in Virtual Realities
Welcome to the Metaverse Imagine a world where you could be in two different places at the same time, where you exist in two different […]
20th Annual Conference of the EPIP Association | “Turning IP Ambitions into Action: Creating Connections, Collaborations, and Communities” | September 10-12, 2025, | University of Antwerp, Belgium
The European Policy for Intellectual Property (EPIP) Association and the University of Antwerp proudly announce the 20th Annual Conference of the European Policy for Intellectual […]
THE LEGAL IMPACT OF THE AI ACT ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the game across industries, but it also brings a major headache for intellectual property (IP) laws, especially copyright. The European […]
WHAT’S IN A NAME?: WHY NOVARTIS WON AN INJUNCTION AGAINST NOVITAS
The case of Novartis AG & Anr. v. Novitas Lifesciences & Anr.[1] revolves around a trademark dispute where Novartis, a globally recognized pharmaceutical company, has […]
Forum Shopping or Fair Play? Netflix’s Jurisdictional Challenge Examined
The case Los Gatos Production Services India LLP v. Wunderbar Films Pvt. Ltd.[1] brings to light a crucial jurisdictional debate in copyright law, questioning whether […]
Stolen Stories or Legal Loopholes?: Dissecting the Sky Force Copyright Dispute
Copyright disputes in the film industry are not new, but they continue to test the delicate balance between intellectual property rights and commercial interests. The […]
When a Name Becomes Untouchable: The Delhi HC’s Ruling on “PETER ENGLAND”
The recent case of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. v. Friends Inc[1]. highlights a significant development in Indian trademark law, particularly regarding the enforcement […]
SRAI’s Registration as a Copyright Society: A Landmark Victory for Indian Screenwriters
The Screenwriters Rights Association of India (SRAI) has been recognized as a Copyright Society under the Copyright Act, 1957 on December 30th, 2024. This marks […]