NUANCES OF BONAFIDE USE UNDER THE INDIAN TRADEMARK ACT
Introduction For any business, its brand plays an essential role in its success amongst the consumer base. The brand takes on a personality of itself, […]
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Free certificate course on Trademark Law
About the course Protecting a trademark in today’s era is not just about filing and getting it registered for your client, the importance of association […]
“An attempt to mislead, if not deceive”- Calcutta HC in the case of Fox & Mandal v. Fox Mandal
The Calcutta High Court vide its order dated 15th November 2022 in its case of FOX AND MANDAL AND ORS. Vs SOMABRATA MANDAL AND ORS […]
Brands in Metaverse: from the filing of trademarks to their enforcement
The term “Metaverse” broke into the public consciousness in October 2021 when Facebook renamed itself, Meta, a testament to its ambition in this new arena. […]
Delhi HC in trademark violation case by Louis Vuitton against banned Chinese e-shopping portal
When it comes to the fashion industry, it’s a lot easier to make counterfeit products. The imitators replicate the style and add the brand name. […]
CULTURE & TRADITION AT THE HORIZON OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON INDIA
Introduction Every civilization has its own unique characteristic. Such a distinct persona manifests the very identity of that coterie. It may be any civilization for […]
Way Maker, Miracle Worker, and Beatmakers: Are Music Producers Entitled to Royalties?
Introduction Time and again, we hear producers complaining about being cheated out of publishing splits or not getting due credit. Earlier this year, it was […]
Call for Submissions- The IP Press Law Review, Volume I, Issue II
About the law review The IP Press Law Review (IPPLR) is an initiative of The IP Press to extend our objectives of spreading awareness on […]
Counterfeiting Love: Analyzing the potential outcomes of the Cartier & Amazon lawsuit
The image of “inseparable love’ created by the Cartier Love Bracelet is one which has captured the hearts or romantics all across the globe. The […]
Free certificate course on basics of IPR
About the course Intellectual property is the currency of the tech world. The pharmaceutical patent for Lipitor generated over $100 billion in revenue, the copyright […]
DOWNWARD SPIRAL OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION: REGRESSION OF LAWS FROM INFRINGEMENT IN DOMAIN NAME TO NFTS IN THE METAVERSE
1st Spiral: Unresolved Enforcement Issue of Removing Infringing Domain Names— The difficulty in enforcement of removing an infringing domain name emerges when a domain name […]
Issues to Watch as Nigerian Advertising Regulator tackles Meta
Nigeria’s advertising and marketing industry, concerning which there has long been an outcry of over-regulation, has now been burdened with even more regulations.[i] The Advertising Regulatory […]
AMUL v. AMUL Candles: A classic case of encashing goodwill
INTRODUCTION AMUL has been a part of everyone’s childhood. The delicious treats and wide variety of products that this establishment has to offer have attracted […]
IP FINANCING IN THE FINTECH INDUSTRY
This article talks about fintech or ‘financial technology and its rapid growth worldwide. With the growth in technology there is an increase in the need of fast and accessible credit. IP financing or using IP to obtain credit has become a fast and accessible method of obtaining loans. In this article we discuss about different methods of IP financing and its advantages and disadvantages.
Last 24 hours to register – Certificate Course on Fashion Law
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 […]
Ayyappanum Koshiyum Remake Rights: Note on a Producer’s Right in ‘Dubbing’ a ‘Remade’ Film
From a purely viewer’s standpoint, the author of the original Malayalam film, Ayyappanum Koshiyum, is the rightful owner of the Hindi-dubbed version of ‘Bheemla Nayak,’ as […]
Certificate Course on Fashion Law by The IP Press [50 seats only]
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 […]
Hollywood, Bollywood, Nollywood: Legal Issues in Film Production
The film industry is a multi-faceted segment of the economy that affects people in ways that go beyond entertainment—it is a driver of social change, […]
GI TAG GRANTED FOR MITHILA MAKHANA
INTRODUCTION A GI or Geographical Indication Tag, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization[i], is used for items that have a distinct geographical origin or […]
Case Law Summary: Claudio De Simone v. Actial Farmaceutica SRL
Introduction When Intellectual Property Rights often overlap with each other, it is not surprising that creators face dilemmas over choosing the ideal protection for their […]