Technological and Net Neutrality – Recalibrating Intellectual Property in the Age of Information
The information era we live in gives us the power to own, control, and access information. The law in this era has continued to play its role in granting rights and regulating behavior concerning valuable resources (in…
Diving deep into the realm of Copyright – Perspectives on Fair Dealing
I feel that copyright should be far more embraced in discussions as an enabler of creativity, an enabler of the diversity of what we publish, or an enabler of property. Michiel Kolman Copyright is a sort of…
Looking at Patent Law in India from the Competition Aspects – Scope and Challenges
The essence of “invention” and its importance for human civilization has been summarized by William James in the following words – Invention, using the term most broadly, and imitation, are the two legs, so to call them,…
Rasgulla vs. Rosogolla – A Bitter Battle of Sweet
The fight over the perceived sweet of Bengal, Rosogolla, became highlighted when the Odisha government requested the acknowledgment of “Odishara Rasgulla” and asserted it to have started in Odisha itself. While both the states professed to have…
Protecting Darjeeling Tea under IP Laws – A Critical Analysis
All over the world, there are various kinds of goods or products that are preferred by the consumers over other products for only one reason. That is the high quality of certain goods that are derived from…
IP Protection of Inventions in Plant BioTech – A Critical Study
The products of the mind, imaginative works, and intellects are collectively known as Intellectual Property. They are the form of ideas, that on converting to tangible forms, can be safeguarded. Inventions, Computer software, music, videotapes, and plant…
Patenting Life Forms and GMO – Scope and Challenges for Patent and other Intellectual Properties
Bollworm caterpillars are the worst enemies of cotton crops. Their infestations at the ball or the fruition stage can pave the way for complete economic devastation for the farmer. Over the years, bollworms have been destroying cotton…
The Tattoo Conundrum – Copyright and Publicity Rights at Crossroads
The history of tattoos is as fascinating as the art form itself; Europeans first saw locals with these permanent tattoos on their bodies while on expeditions to find new countries. These eventually became fashionable in Europe and…
Stitch in Time – Intellectual Property Protection in the Fashion Industry
The fashion industry has seen tremendous growth in India. This type of work includes hard work and creativeness in designing clothes and luxury goods. At the same time, it should protect the industries from promoting fashion across…
The Law of Bolar Exemption in India
Whenever a person creates a new thing that is not in existence in the society earlier such as any literary work, machines, a new type of medicine or technology, etc, then it can be called an invention…
TRIPS Waiver – A Magic Move or a Hopeless Attempt?
This renowned adage is not just a hollow moral saying, but it finds justification because of numerous events that occurred throughout history. From the fight against slavery to the fight against global warming, a world-wide support has…
Competition Law and Intellectual Property Rights – An Oxymoronic Relationship
Competition law broadly deals with anti-competitive agreements in a market. The anti-competitive agreement prevents healthy competition from thriving in a market which ultimately can lead to the dominance of one company or brand in one particular field. …
Digital Copyright and the Issues in tackling Unauthorized Digital Copying
The advent of cyberspace is broadening the aspect of digital copyright extensively attracting many users at the global level. With this progressive use of the digital world as a creative outlet for producing and displaying copyrighted work,…
Intellectual Property Rights
The Government of India grants exclusive Intellectual Property Rights for protecting the originality of the work of the inventor. Intellectual property is an intangible creation of the human mind. The intellectual right is important for maintaining the…
Intellectual Property Rights and Protection of Indigenous Cultural Identity
With advancements in communication and the widespread availability of information, incidents of cultural identity misappropriation have become quite common. This leads to increased international concern for the protection of traditional cultural identity and cultural expressions, especially amongst…
