THE LEGAL AFTERLIFE OF A WELL-KNOWN MARK: CAN ‘TWITTER’ SURVIVE ITS REBRANDING TO ‘X’?
Introduction The traditional perception of the trademark law has laid its ground on the doctrine of establishing the rights based on the usage in the […]
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THE MELODY EFFECT REVEALS AN IMPORTANT TRADEMARK LESSON
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently concluded his five-nation diplomatic tour covering the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. While the visit primarily focused […]
The Procedural Wall: Understanding Functus Officio
Introduction With the advancement of technology, it has become easier for consumers to access their desired products and solutions within a few clicks yet, this […]
TRADEMARK EVOLUTION IN THE DREAMY ARCHIPELAGIC REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES
Everyone’s favourite Blue Paradise, the Republic of Maldives, is entering a new era of trademark protection. In a significant recent development, the Maldives has enacted […]
Alright – it seems McConaughey Trademarked himself!
The age of AI has spawned a new kind of existential crises for celebrities i.e.; the fear of being cloned without being consented Deepfake audio, […]
From Colonial Downward Filtration to Modern Digital Paywalls: The Continuity of Knowledge Inequality
Abstract Knowledge is now locked away behind costly subscriptions and paywalls. Fall of Shadow libraries like Sci-Hub and Sci-Net, after almost five years of a […]
The Açaí Alchemy: Biopiracy, Epistemic Injustice and the Limits of Symbolism
Brazil has declared açaí, an Amazonian superfood which is deeply ingrained in the indigenous foodways as its national fruit in January 2026 (Law No. 15.330/2026). […]
India’s Missing Trade Secrets Law: Why We Urgently Need Protection
In 2017, the global tech world was shaken when Waymo (Google’s self driving car unit) sued Uber for allegedly stealing confidential designs and source code […]
Certificate Course on Fashion Laws 5.0- The Legal Side of the Runway (21 March 2026 – 05 April 2026)
The fashion industry generates millions of revenue and contributes significantly to the GDP of the nation. Hence, there have been numerous laws and regulations governing […]
Plain Packaging as a Trojan Horse: Unpacking the Silent Threat to Trademark Rights in India
In the name of public health, plain packaging laws aim to reduce the allure of tobacco by banning logos, colours, and distinctive design elements on […]
A Regime of Ambiguity
Introduction Recently, India enacted the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, 2025, fundamentally altering the nation’s nuclear patent landscape. […]
The IP Press Launches: AI IP News Roundup 2025 (Vol. 1)
Greetings from The IP Press! The IP Press Launches: AI IP News Roundup 2025 (Vol. 1) ✍️Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concern for […]
Lights, Camera, Lawsuits: 2025’s Personality Rights Explosion
Imagine scrolling through Instagram in 2025 and seeing: Aishwarya Rai endorsing a product she’s never touched, or a deepfake of a celebrity making controversial statements […]
AI, Copyright, and the Indian Character- Would Disney v. Midjourney Play Out Differently Under Indian Law?
INTRODUCTION The world of Copyright law is in a state of suspense since Disney and NBC Universal filed a lawsuit against Midjourney, a generative AI […]
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT BY GENERATIVE AI SYSTEMS
A Legal Analysis with Reference to ANI v OpenAI ABSTRACT – The advent of generative artificial intelligence systems has posed significant difficulties to copyright law […]
The Dawn of Digital Adjudication: Navigating the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2025
The Indian patent landscape is currently undergoing its most significant structural shift in decades. While the discourse usually centers on high-profile pharmaceutical litigations or AI […]
Copyright Infringement in User-Generated Content Platforms (Reels, Shorts & Memes): Rethinking Liability and Regulation
Introduction: The Remix Revolution and Its Legal Complexities In the rapid developing world, democratization of the content creation process, through tools such as Instagram reels, […]
Certificate course on Legal Drafting (22nd February 2026 – 8th March 2026)
Greetings from The IP Press The IP Press is pleased to announce the launch of its Certificate Course on Legal Drafting (22nd February 2026 to […]
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 […]
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. […]