Taking a dive into the latest Legal Developments in the world of Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property (IP) refers to an intangible item that is created purely through the use of one’s mind. It includes the products that come into existence through human intellect such as innovations, designs, artistic and literary work,…
Intellectual Property Rights and Anti-Trust Law – Similar goals in comparison to Opposite Viewpoints
Let’s say John & Co., a popular packaged food brand invents two recipes that may give a competitive advantage and can increase its profits and expand its market. It does not want its competitors to manufacture the…
The Conundrum of Torrent and Intellectual Property – A Critical Study
In order to analyze the complex relationship between torrent sites and Intellectual Property, it becomes imperative to first separately comprehend the meaning of certain words and phrases relevant to the same. The word Torrenting in layman’s terms…
Protecting Colour Trademark – A Red Herring
In the world we live in, color is significant. Color has the power to influence one’s thoughts, actions, and reactions. It can irritate or calm your eyes, increase or decrease your blood pressure, and control your desire.…
Jumping the Shark – Can Fictional Character be Protected under Law?
A fictional character can be described as an imaginary person represented in a play or film which is a work of fiction. At present, there are no specific laws concerning the protection of fictional characters in India but Section 13…
Protecting the Fashion Industry – A comparative analysis of Intellectual Property Protection (IPP) in India and the Western World
Fashion in India dates back hundreds of years and is steeped in rich traditions. India’s textile heritage is diverse and rich, with each area and state having its local costume, traditional clothes, and accessories. In this globalized era,…
Dancing into the Legal World – Copyright Protection of Choreography Works under Indian Law
When life gets tough on us, how do we lighten ourselves? Few go shopping, few tend to listen and sing music and become a bathroom version of Shreya Ghoshal and some feel dance is the key. Dance,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
