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 […]
IP Rights and Gen Z: Protecting Artists and Social Media Activism
We’ve all seen it happen. A song goes viral on TikTok, a new trend blows up, and suddenly everyone is doing it. But somewhere in […]
A Dangerous Precedent? Evaluating the Judicial Overreach of Public Policy in Trademark Recognition
In a recent decision, the Bombay High Court denied the status of a well-known Trademark to TikTok. TikTok’s application under Rule 124 of the Trademarks […]
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 […]
Application of Copyright on Deep Fakes
Introduction In this age of technology, there has been a great rise in innovation and development, but at the same time it has also led […]
The MetaBirkin Case and the Future of IP in Virtual Fashion
The convergence of fashion, digital art, and blockchain technology has ushered in a new frontier, virtual fashion. With the explosive rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), […]
E-Commerce and Counterfeit Goods: Navigating India’s IP Enforcement Challenges
Introduction The IT Boom of the early 2000s has transformed the retail experience for consumers by making products available at a click of a button. […]
Character Rights and Cultural Icons: The IP Wrangle over Andaz Apna Apna
Interestingly, in the ever-evolving landscape of intellectual property rights, quite a few cases manage to strike a chord with both the legal fraternity and Bollywood […]
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND COPYRIGHT: NAVIGATING OWNERSHIP OVER AI-GENERATED WORK
INTRODUCTION The rapid advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of the creative industries, giving rise to questions of unprecedented legality and morality. […]
Can Trump’s Tariffs Change the Global IP Landscape? An Analysis
According to U.S President Donald Trump, “‘Tariffs’ is the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” While many countries’ heads of state flocked to the Oval […]
The Pashmina Shawl and Precarious Future of Artisans
Background Pashmina shawls have for ages represented luxury, workmanship, and cultural legacy. The 15th Century king Zayn-ul-Abideen brought highly talented craftsmen from Persia, so introducing […]
Certificate Course on AI and IP Laws (19th July – 3rd August 2025)- The IP Press
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the intersection between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property (IP). It is designed for law students to understand […]
COPYRIGHT IN REAL TIME: WHAT THE STAR INDIA V. IPTV SMARTER PRO CASE TEACHES US
With the highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on the horizon, broadcasters are gearing up not just for peak viewership but also for a […]
Patentability of Computer-Related Invention: Disparate Treatment of Similar Categories
CRI Blog Series Part 2 I. Introduction In the previous blog, the position regarding technical effect and technical contribution has been analysed. The logical question […]