Copyright Perspectives on NFT: The Digital Entanglement
Introduction Non-fungible tokens are packets of data stored on block chain, which can form the subject matter of transactions and taxation. They have varied uses, […]
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Intermediary liabilities for IP infringements and passing off in the age of e-commerce
Introduction The onset of the internet has resulted in the gradual witling away of the traditional brick and mortar shops and e-commerce platforms are on […]
Intellectual Property Issues Spotted in Nigeria’s Lions’ Den TV Show
As all entrepreneurs know, there is often a long, bumpy road between the ‘eureka-moment’ and having a scalable business; and securing adequate finance for the […]
Has Disney’s sway on U.S. Copyright Law reached its tail end? Re-visiting the peculiar copyright of the maiden Mickey Mouse character
Introduction Mickey Mouse, as we know the character today, debuted in Walt Disney’s November 18, 1928, production of Steamboat Willie.[1] Generating over 19 billion dollars […]
Role of NFTs in the Fashion Industry
Introduction NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) are digital assets that are unique but have no physical manifestation. These tokens, each of which is made up of a unique […]
SCOTCH WHISKY: GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (GI) TAG OF UNITED KINGDOM
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the “United Kingdom (UK)” or “Britain”, is an island nation in northwestern Europe, […]
Certificate Course on IP and Fintech by The IP Press [50 seats only]
The IP Press is delighted to launch its flagship course on IP & Fintech which is one of the newly emerging lines of law and […]
Are Memes Protected by Copyright Law?
Introduction In 2005, Matt Furie created the now well known ‘Pepe the Frog’ cartoon. Completely unintentionally , it went on to become an immensely popular […]
Can advertising campaigns be protected under Intellectual Property?
Delhi High Court in the case of Bright Lifecare Pvt Ltd v Vini Cosmetics Pvt Ltd Do you want to buy shoes? You searched them […]
Blockchain: The Long-Awaited Saviour of African Collective Management Organizations?
It is no secret that collective management organizations (CMOs) face numerous challenges. One of such is the issue of allegations of the nontransparent system of […]
Condonation of delay in filing a reply to FER vis-a-vis Exceptional Circumstances under Patents
Background Recently, the Delhi High Court, in the case of European Union v. Union of India, WP (C) IPD 5 of 2022, condoned the delay […]
Levitating Copyright in Music: Is there any room for Wiggling their way out of infringement and letting the song Live?
Introduction Two suits have been filed against the English artist Dua Lipa for copyright infringement, as her song “Levitating” was alleged to be a duplicate […]
THE RECOGNITION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS INVENTOR UNDER PATENT LAWS: A REVIEW OF LAW AND PRECEDENT OF UNITED STATES, EUROPEAN UNION AND INDIA
Introduction The fundamental recognition of IPR has been adopted in the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), which recognizes two rights- the […]
Online Internship Opportunity with The IP PRESS [10 Vacancies]: Apply by June 30
About The IP Press The IP Press is a team of IP-Holics, who started this blog to ensure access to the latest intellectual property (IP) […]
Interview preparation – Patent Agents
CONGRATULATIONS to Indian Patent Agent Candidates for passing Paper 1 & 2! THE IP PRESS is here to help you to prepare and pass the […]
Is “JugJugg Jeeyo” based on a stolen script?
When we hear Bollywood, the first picture that comes to our mind is lots of drama, music, and a colorful world. They are known for […]
Certificate Course on Trade mark Law and Advocacy
After huge demand for us to start specialized courses on IP, we are here to bring our second edition of the certificate course on trademark […]
Legality of removing a trademark from the register without issuing prior notice to the Registrant
The duration of registration of a trademark is for 10 years which can be renewed indefinitely from time to time. But before the trademark is […]
Is SKKN by KIM, a stolen name?
In a world where competition, technology, and businesses are increasing and the environment is dynamic, creating a brand name is not an easy task. When […]
A BRIEF ANALYSIS OF COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS
INTRODUCTION- In this particular blog, we will delve deeper into the regulatory process of CMOs in various countries. Since the term “Collective Management Organisation” is […]