BEWARE! Is it YOU or AI? Gen AI and Personality Rights Enigma
The meteoric rise of generative AI, from crafting lifelike images to mimicking voices, and producing text has blurred the lines between human creativity and algorithmic […]
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COPYRIGHT, COLOUR AND CONSUMER CONFUSION: RETHINKING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COPYRIGHT AND TRADE DRESS IN THE DIGITAL ERA.
Introduction: In today’s digital commercial place, where products have the same engagement as on shelves, the distinction between artistic expression and brand identity becomes blurry. […]
The smell of roses. Is it that common? Registration of India’s First Olfactory Mark – Rose Scent for Tyres
In a first India’s Trade Marks Registry accepted a smell mark for registration, stirring conversations among the IP and non-IP communities alike (order here). The […]
The Right to Be Mocked: Why the Delhi HC Protected Raj Shamani’s Wallet, But Not His Ego
In the sprawling, chaotic digital bazaar of 2025, where influence is currency and attention is the asset, the line between identity theft and internet culture […]
The International Trials and Turbulations for “Basmati”
The popularity of “Basmati” is indisputable. Along with a public perception and global recognition, historical presence as well as recorded evidence reveal its qualities and […]
Official Digital Partner for the 1st International Moot Court, Presidency University, Bengaluru
We are honored to announce that The IP Press has collaborated as the official digital partner for the 1st International Moot Court, organized by Presidency […]
Tune in as we decode India’s first registered smell trademark – history in the making!
The registration of India’s first Smell Mark is more than a procedural achievement — it is a signal that the Indian trademark regime is stepping […]
The Sweet Smell of Precedent: Unpacking India’s First Olfactory Trademark
On November 21, 2025, the Indian Trade Marks Registry effectively broke a decades-long global deadlock between science and law. In a reasoned order that will […]
Title Talk: Legal Protection of Film Titles in India
A film’s title often serves as the audience’s first point of connection with the story. It carriesemotional appeal and recognition in the market. In the […]
The Future of Creativity: Authorship Integrity in the Age of AI and its Complexities in the Music Industry
This research study explores the intricate intersection of copyright law and Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing the pressing need for clarity in authorship and ownership when AI […]
Protecting the ‘WOW’ Idea: Delhi High Court Division Bench Reverses Single Judge’s Order and Grants Injunction
The Division Bench of the Delhi High Court, comprising Justice C. Hari Shankar and Justice Om Prakash Shukla, delivered a significant judgment on 16 October […]
Delhi High Court Protects ITC’s Iconic ‘BUKHARA’ Brand: Injunction Granted Against Hotel Bukhara Inn
The Hon’ble Delhi High Court has, by order dated 7 November 2025, granted an ex parte ad-interim injunction in favour of ITC Limited and its […]
FROM LOGOS TO LOANS: THE RISE OF TRADEMARK-BACKED FINANCING
“Tomorrow’s companies will not borrow against their buildings; they’ll borrow against their names.” Whenever one thinks of the collateral for a loan, what comes to […]
Dive into the Film Assignment Agreements in the case of IVY Entertainment Private Limited v. HR Pictures
This legal decision examines a contractual breach in the context of film rights and intellectual property, focusing on the failure to deliver pre-release materials within […]
Certficate Course on Media and Entertainment Law Course 5.0 (13th December 2025 – 3rd January 2026)
Greetings from The IP Press! Launching Media & Entertainment Law Course 5.0!The IP Press proudly presents its Certificate Course on Media and Entertainment Laws — […]
Official Digital Partner for the 1st International Moot Court, Presidency University, Bengaluru.
We are honored to announce that The IP Press has collaborated as the official digital partner for the 1st International Moot Court, organized by Presidency […]
Swiping Right on Copyright: Dating Apps and the Challenge of User-Generated Content
Dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and India’s very own TrulyMadly or Aisle are no longer fringe platforms. These platforms are mainstream spaces where […]
THE COPYRIGHT CHALLENGES BEHIND GEMINI’S TRENDING PHOTOS
META DESCRIPTION The blog focuses on the recent internet trend of generating images using Gemini prompts, which can generate hyper realistic photos within a fraction […]
When Couture Meets the Courtroom: Unstitching the Seams of Pirated Lehenga Lawsuits
The Designs Act of 2000 has become popular among Indian couture businesses to ban the widespread “lehenga piracy.” House of Anita Dongre v. Rishi Vij […]
Certificate Course on Media and Entertainment Laws (13th December 2025 – 3rd January 2026)
Unlock Your Creative Potential! Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of media and entertainment? Join our exclusive Media & Entertainment Course designed […]