McDonalds Struck a Blow Against McPatel: A battle of Fries
As local businesses start and expand, the big global giants strike a blow on them to restrict their operations and try to establish their monopoly […]
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Analysing Duality of Protection under Copyright Act and Design Act
Introduction Intellectual property rights (IPR) have transformed the way people perceive creative intellectual work. IPR is an amalgamation of various distinct rights, which sometimes overlap […]
Prompt. Generate. Infringe? Midjourney and the War for Creative Control
A micro start-up of Sans Frangois, with less than a dozen staff members and reportedly $300 million in revenue in 2024, is now facing a […]
Reputation Laundering in Bollywood: How Law Firms Manage Celebrity Scandals
Abstract In an industry where perception is currency, the reputation of a celebrity can rise or fall in mere minutes. Bollywood, like other global entertainment […]
Trade Dress Infringement and Brand Distinctiveness: Bombay High Court’s ruling in Marico Limited v. Zee Hygiene
Keywords: Trade Dress, Artistic work, Passing-off, Distinctiveness, Goodwill, Introduction In this modern era of digital economy, a brand’s distinctiveness and visual identity plays a huge […]
Therapeutic Efficacy: A Requirement Under Section 3(d), Not Section 3(e) of the Indian Patents Act
The Hon’ble High Court at Calcutta has recently passed an Order allowing an Appeal from the Order of the Controller refusing an application on the […]
Beyond Human Authorship: The Legal Dilemma of AI-Generated Content
1. Introduction: Rethinking Ownership in the Age of AI Traditionally, it has been a grundnorm that only humans produce novel and creative works that can […]
ART BY ALGORITHM: WHO OWNS THE ART?
I. INTRODUCTION The evolving narrative of artificial intelligence (AI) brings to mind an imaginative concept portrayed in a popular 90s TV show, i.e. Shaka Laka […]
Hear Less, Grant More: A Welcome Trend in Patent Practice
The patent office recently introduced the tools to access granted patents without a hearing and refusals without a hearing. The provisions for granting and refusing […]
IP Rights and Gen Z: Protecting Artists and Social Media Activism
We’ve all seen it happen. A song goes viral on TikTok, a new trend blows up, and suddenly everyone is doing it. But somewhere in […]
A Dangerous Precedent? Evaluating the Judicial Overreach of Public Policy in Trademark Recognition
In a recent decision, the Bombay High Court denied the status of a well-known Trademark to TikTok. TikTok’s application under Rule 124 of the Trademarks […]
From Kolhapur to Milan: The Prada-Kolhapuri Controversy Through GI Lens
Introduction The age-old representation of history, culture, and craftsmanship, the iconic ‘Kolhapuri Chappal’ is now a global luxury. The luxury brand ‘PRADA’ showcased its men’s […]
Can Trump’s Tariffs Change the Global IP Landscape? An Analysis
According to U.S President Donald Trump, “‘Tariffs’ is the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” While many countries’ heads of state flocked to the Oval […]
Certificate Course on AI and IP Laws (19th July – 3rd August 2025)- The IP Press
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the intersection between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property (IP). It is designed for law students to understand […]
IP Day Goes Desi: Court Upholds Copyright in Indian Classical Music
In a recent judgement dated April 25, the Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction in favour of the Plaintiff in a copyright infringement suit […]
When Trademarks Break the Internet: How Intellectual Property Fuels Pop Culture Hype
In the world of pop culture, fans used to rely on cryptic interviews or leaked set lists for clues about what was coming next. Today, […]
BRANDING IN BHARAT: TRADEMARKING IN REGIONAL LANGUAGES
Navigating the Legal and Business Aspects of Regional Language Trademarks This article delves into the legal framework of registering a trademark in a regional language, […]
Certificate Course on Fashion Laws- The Legal Side of the Runway (5th July 2025 – 20th July 2025)
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 […]
Certificate course on Sports Law (22nd March to 12th April 2025)- The IP Press
About the course The IP Press is delighted to launch its flagship course on SPORTS LAW, one of the newly emerging lines of law. Explore […]
THE LEGAL IMPACT OF THE AI ACT ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the game across industries, but it also brings a major headache for intellectual property (IP) laws, especially copyright. The European […]