AI-Generated Music and the Crisis of Indian Copyright Law: Who Is the Composer?
Introduction On 26 March 2026, the Delhi High Court faced a question that sits right in the middle of modern copyright law, whether a musical […]
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Where Sports, Law, and Innovation Converge: Launch of Our Sports Law & Intellectual Property Rights Law Newsletter | The IP Press |
Greetings from The IP Press. The IP Press proudly launches its Sports Law and Intellectual Property Rights Newsletter— a quarterly publication dedicated to exploring emerging […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When Worship Becomes Theft: Copyright Crisis in Nigerian Churches
On August 21, 2025, gospel singer Adeyinka Alaseyori gathered veterans at an event tagged ‘Celebrating the Legends’ in Ikeja, Lagos. From the images and videos […]
From Treaties to Shelves: How IP Clauses in BITs Affect Product Consumption
When a foreign company wants to set up operations within a particular nation, there are a few factors that it may consider. Flexibility or ease […]
Labubu and the Law: Fashion, Fast Fashion, and IP Protection
Introduction: From Viral Trend to Legal Battleground Pop Mart introduced the world to Labubu, as quirky little collectible that soon became both a viral sensation […]
Crash Course on Patent Agent Exam, 2026 (1st November 2025- 14th December 2025)- The IP Press
Dates: 1st November 2025- 14 December 2025Weekend live sessions from industry experts! About the Course: This Crash Course on Patent Agent Exam, 2026 is designed to […]