The Conundrum of Intellectual Property in the Sports and e-Sports Industry – A Critical Study
The gaming and sports industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that sees astronomical viewership and supports globally. An increasing population and factors such as the pandemic have led to an increase in the viewership of sporting and…
Virus Patents in India – A Techno-Legal Analysis
The National Human Genome Research Institute elaborates on the meaning of a virus in great biological detail. It states that a virus is a small collection of genetic code, either DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) or RNA (ribonucleic acid),…
Protecting Traditional Knowledge and the issue of Bio-Piracy under IP Law – A Distress Call
India is a land not only rich in culture and heritage but also in its natural resources and traditional knowledge in respect of lifestyle, medicine, and agriculture passed on from generations together. The indigenous or tribal communities…
Copyright in the World of Binary – Issues Present, Threats Posed and a Way Forward
One of the greatest achievements of the human mind has been the advancement of digital technology. Technology has provided a plethora of opportunities in areas such as media, entertainment, communication, advertising, and education. However, the easy availability…
Patenting Pharmaceutical Products – Putting IPR & Human Rights on a Weighing Scale
We often get intrigued by the © or ™ signs on the packets of different products we buy and wonder what it means? Well, the © here means copyright, and ™ here means the trademark and these…
Fortifying Folklore – Using the Shield of Intellectual Property Rights for Protecting Folklore
We see indigenous art replicated onto carpets and clothes, traditional music blended with contemporary songs which are presented to the public as original and authentic compositions, handwoven and handcrafted products copied and sold as authentic, these types…
The Printing Revolution – Challenges of 3D Printing on Intellectual Property
3D printing is not new to the market. But what is new to the market is the commercial viability of owning one, which makes IP infringements quite easy. What a 3D printer essentially does is convert a…
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…
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…
