The IP EXPO- Guidelines for the IP dialogue writing competition
Hello IPholics! Here is some information about the Real Time IP Dialogue Writing Event at the IP Expo along with associated guidelines. You should expect […]
Patenting in space: what we already know and moving forward from there
Carl Cristo’s, “Science soars like an eagle however law drags on like a turtle” somehow describes the current state of space invention patenting. It’s a […]
Role of intellectual property in tackling the climate change issues
“The time is not past when humankind thought it could selfishly draw on exhaustible resources. We know how the world is not a commodity”. Francois […]
Graphical User Interfaces and Design Protection
A rapid growth in the demand for virtual platforms to operate various meetings is evident today. One such platform during the ongoing pandemic is “JioMeet” […]
I hate you like I love you: The Interplay between IP and the silver screen
The Cinema Industry is one of the most popular industries in the world. Movies have been loved since ages for offering us all the entertainment, […]
Geographical Indication (GI) Tags of Rajasthan
Rajasthan, a State in India, also known as “The Land of Kings” was formed on 30th March, 1949, when Rajputana merged into the Dominion of […]
Nokia V Daimler: Another SEP litigation to discuss!!!
After writing an introductory post on SEP licensing and discussing the steps of SEP licensing negotiation in view of the German case Haier v. Sisvel, […]
The “Scheme for Facilitating Startups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP)”
The SIPP scheme launched in 2016 promotes and mentors innovative and emerging technologies among startups and assist startups in protecting and commercializing it. It gives […]
Why a utility model law is needed in India now more than ever!
Utility models are referred to by many names such as petty patents, minor patents, short-term inventions and innovation patents among others. Utility models are not […]
Mahindra’s Roxor Versus Fiat Chrysler’s Jeep: US Trade Dress Infringement Case
Are you a car addict?? Want to read something about cars?? Then you are at the right place…This post covers the Trade dress infringement suit […]
Hangover the Morning After: Can Tattoos be Copyrighted?
The question of whether tattoos can be copyrighted has come up time and again in numerous cases in the past decade. However, it caught my […]
Madras High Court stays single bench order restraining Patanjali from using term ‘Coronil’
The controversy surrounding Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd. attempt to trademark the word ‘Coronil’ for the controversial drug ‘Coronil’ which is promoted as a cure […]
Inventions by AI machines fighting for recognition: The return of DABUS
Last year, the EPO made a loud noise by rejecting a patent application over an invention produced by an AI machine named DABUS. The legal […]
Geographical Indication (GI) Tags of Sikkim
Sikkim is a north-eastern State of India bordered with China (in the North), Bhutan (in the East), Nepal (in the West) and West Bengal (in […]
In whose name authorship would vest in a photograph?
Gaspard- Felix once said “there is no such thing as photography because in photography, as in all things, there are people who can see and […]
“Have you used our services?”- Consumer Surveys as evidence in Competition Law Disputes
It has been rightly said by Dr. Anne Niedermann “Court decisions and official decrees, however, can only be legitimately based on survey research if the […]
Geographical Indication (GI) tags of Punjab
Punjab- a northwestern state that got its name after combining Punj + Aab which mean- land of five rivers. After the partition of 1947, only […]
Book bans, copyright & the freedom of expression
Often, we come across news that a particular book has been banned by the Government. Similar incidents are witnessed with other copyrightable works as well, […]
A Battle between luxury mark and mark of a common-average man
Analysis of BMW AG v. Om Balajee Automobile (India) Pvt Ltd What do you understand by the term ‘brand’? Is it a connotation to a […]