PE OR NOT TO PE: THE LEGAL BATTLE OVER FINTECH BRANDING
The fintech industry in India has seen rapid growth, with digital payments becoming an essential part of daily transactions. In this landscape, trademarks play a […]
IP Rights as a Powerful Shield Against Caste-Based Atrocities: The Historic Victory of Dr. Uke and Dr. Das
“I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo […]
Gaming the Rankings: Unpacking Defamation and Free Speech in Play Games 24×7 v. Skoch Group
In a digital era where rankings and reviews significantly influence consumer choices, what happens when these rankings are alleged to be biased, defamatory, and self-serving? […]
Copyright and Contract Law at the Forefront: Mercy Chinwo’s Legal Dispute with Former Manager
The Nigerian music industry has become a global sensation,[i] providing a platform for artists to express their creativity and export Nigerian culture. This is even […]
Copyright in the Cosmos: Who Owns the Data Beamed Down from Space?
Introduction Deep into the solar system, NASA’s Perseverance Rover scours the red landscape of Mars collecting rock samples and sending back data across to Earth. […]
The Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge and Copyright Law
Introduction Nowadays, one can rarely watch a Nollywood movie without seeing the magnificent Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge in Lagos, Nigeria. It is a modern marvel that […]
What’s in a Name: Decoding the Katy Perry vs. Katie Perry Suit
Introduction In a recent ruling, dated November 22, 2024, the Australian Federal Court’s appeals judges overturned its 2023 decision and recognized Katy Perry’s prior use […]
Call for Papers | GNLU Journal of Law and Technology | Volume I Issue I
Call for manuscripts by Gujarat National Law University Journal of Law and Technology for Volume I Issue I. About GNLU Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) […]
Wedding Bliss or Copyright Miss? Legal Rights to Your Big Day Photos
As the wedding season approaches in India, there’s one thing most couples love perhaps even more than Meethai — is their pictures! But who owns […]
The Polo Trademark Saga: The Power of a Global Icon
Trademarks are more than simply names; they are legacies that need to be protected, as demonstrated by the recent Polo/Lauren Company L.P. vs. Landmark Traders […]
Crash Course on Patent Agent Exam, 2025: Specialized training for Paper II (14th December 2024- 05 January 2025)- The IP Press
Dates: 14th December 2024- 05 January 2025Weekend live sessions from industry experts! About the Course: This Crash Course on Patent Agent Exam, 2025 is designed to […]
Trademark Infringement and Hush Products
Trademark Law is essentially designed to protect the identity of a corporate brand from the unauthorized exploitation, likely to lead to consumer confusion or the […]
Trademark Classes and Product Differentiation
Introduction Trademarks play a very important role in the competitive world of commerce as such marks act as assets for various enterprises, providing a difference […]
Do Artists Really Own Their Songs: An Analysis in Light of the Taylor Swift Case
If you are a pop fan, it would not be news that in the past year, singer Taylor Swift has been re-recording her old albums […]
Navigating Signature Stances in Intellectual Property Laws
Recently, Turkish Olympic pistol shooter Yususf Dikec, who won a silver medal in the 2024 Summer Olympics, has filed for trademarking his shooting stance. The […]
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 […]
Ambush Marketing and Intellectual Property: When Sports Causes a Scene
Introduction Sports is an arena where not only teams compete to stand as champions, but even brands compete to gain publicity. It is not uncommon […]
Certificate Course on IP in Music Industry (5th January to 26th January 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 […]
A Report on the Intellectual Property in Africa Conference, Harvard Law School (November 6-8, 2024)
Authored By: Seun Lari-Williams, Omolade Z. Adeyemi, ‘Damola Adediji. Edited by Isaac Kunko (Compiled from the authors’ participation in the conference) The inaugural Intellectual Property […]
A Comprehensive Course on Trademark and Copyright Law – The IP Press (7th December to 21st December 2024)
About the Course Our “Comprehensive Course On Trademarks and Copyrights” is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of Intellectual Property laws, focusing specifically on trademarks […]