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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
DANCE MOVES AND COPYRIGHT LAW: NAVIGATING THE FINE LINE
INTRODUCTION Dance moves can become more than a means of self-expression, in today’s digital age. They can also become cultural phenomena or even viral content […]
Revving Up Intellectual Property: The Untold Battles Behind Formula One Innovations
The era was the 1920s in Europe. As cars started becoming common among the rich, car races gained popularity. Different racing events were held across Europe […]
Are Digital IP Transactions Subject To Stamp Duty? Exploring Emerging Trends
In the modern digital era, intellectual property (IP) transactions are no longer limited to physical contracts or actual objects. The rapid growth of the digital […]
Exclusive Workshop: Master Patent Drafting for Paper II – Patent Agent Exam 2025!
(November 10-November 23, 2024) -The IP Press in Collaboration with S. Majumdar & Co. The IP Press, in collaboration with S. Majumdar & Co., proudly […]
JUSTICE FOR THE RARE: UNRAVELING DELAYS, ACCESS, AND THE FIGHT FOR LIFE-SAVING DRUGS IN INDIA
In a landmark move, the Delhi High Court recently addressed the plight of patients suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a debilitating rare disease. The […]
GUARDIANS OF THE BRAND: THE AMUL TRADEMARK SAGA IN THE DELHI HIGH COURT
The Delhi High Court recently ruled on a trademark infringement case involving the renowned ‘AMUL’ trademark, a household name in India synonymous with quality dairy […]
BETWEEN MORALITY AND INNOVATION: ANALYZING THE DELHI HIGH COURT’S DECISION ON E-CIGARETTE PATENTS
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court’s decision on July 4, 2024, in Phillip Morris Products SA v. Assistant Controller Of Patents And Design […]
Stitching together Innovation: The Art of IP in Fashion
The Evolution of Fashion: From Function to Expression: Until the 19th century, fashion was primarily utilitarian, serving functional purposes. But in recent times, fashion has […]
Emphasis On Procedural Fairness and Transparent Review Process: Delhi High Court’s Ruling on Patentability and Procedural Fairness
Case: KAWAKAMI, SHIGEKI & ORS. Versus ASSISTANT CONTROLLER OF PATENTS AND DESIGNS C.A.(COMM.IPD-PAT) 191/2022 Introduction The appeal challenges an order issued on 15th November 2021 […]
Trailblazing Decisions transform Indian Patent Law: A new chapter of adaptability in Claim Modification
Delhi High Court recently rendered two historic rulings that profoundly altered the patent law landscape, especially about the extent of allowable claim modifications under Indian […]
Storytellers’ Wars: Humans of Bombay v People of India (2023).
The digital storytelling platforms Humans of Bombay (HOB) and People of India (POI) have been engrossed in a legal battle which has created quite a […]
Significant changes in Statement of Working under “The Patents (Amendment), Rules, 2024
On March 15, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry notified the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024 (“Amended Rules”), introducing significant changes to Indian patent practice […]