Category: Intellectual Property

Outer Space Treaty: Exploitation of Extra-terrestrial Bodies and Acquisition of Land In Outer Space

29th March, 2022 - 12:22 pm Categories: Intellectual Property

Introduction The Outer Space Treaty, Ownership of land and property on moon and other extra-terrestrial bodies is a thought which most of the people dream to achieve in their life. We have seen many celebrities talking about schemes to buy land on outer space and hoping to snatch up their share before any private companies … Continue reading Outer Space Treaty: Exploitation of Extra-terrestrial Bodies and Acquisition of Land In Outer Space

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Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI) And Judicial Activism: Accountability and Independence Go Hand in Hand

29th March, 2022 - 12:13 pm Categories: Intellectual Property

Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI) was introduced as a fundamental right to make it mandatory for the governmental bodies to disclose information. Under this act, a person can make a request to the governmental bodies to disclose certain information and the concerned authorities have to respond with the necessary data unless they have some … Continue reading Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI) And Judicial Activism: Accountability and Independence Go Hand in Hand

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The Case of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited vs. CGPDTM| Enforceability of procedural requirements on Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks by the Delhi High Court

26th March, 2022 - 12:06 pm Categories: Intellectual Property

In the case of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited vs. Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks and other connected matters, the Delhi High Court fined two officers from the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) ₹1 lakh each for failing to disclose facts and wasting the time of court. In this case … Continue reading The Case of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited vs. CGPDTM| Enforceability of procedural requirements on Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks by the Delhi High Court

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Reinforcing ‘Traditional Brands’: Registering Protected Geographical Indication In India

8th March, 2022 - 4:10 am Categories: Intellectual Property

Introduction A GI is a sign used on products that have a specific Protected Geographical Indication origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. A few examples of GIs in India are Pashmina from Jammu & Kashmir, Banarasi Sarees from Uttar Pradesh, Darjeeling tea from West Bengal, and Feni from … Continue reading Reinforcing ‘Traditional Brands’: Registering Protected Geographical Indication In India

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Moonshine Technology (P) Ltd. V. Tictok Skill Games (P) Ltd.: Position Of “Descriptive Words”, “Delay” And Protection Of Consumers ’ Interests In A Trade Marks Act Infringement Case

8th March, 2022 - 4:05 am Categories: Intellectual Property Trademark

Introduction Trademark infringement, defined under Section 29 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999[i] (hereinafter, referred to as ‘Act’) is the unauthorized use of a mark that is identical or deceptively similar to a registered trade mark and may cause confusion about the source of the goods or services. In the recent Trad emark act infringement … Continue reading Moonshine Technology (P) Ltd. V. Tictok Skill Games (P) Ltd.: Position Of “Descriptive Words”, “Delay” And Protection Of Consumers ’ Interests In A Trade Marks Act Infringement Case

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Proposed Amendment In IP And Trademark Law For search Protection Of Sound-Mark In Vietnam

7th March, 2022 - 12:46 pm Categories: Intellectual Property Vietnam

Vietnam is proposing to amend its law to allow registration of sound mark, that is, sound acting as a trademark. A sound trademark, or sound mark, is a trademark where a unique sound performs the typical functions of a trademark search – distinguishing the origin of a product or service. The Vietnamese government has proposed … Continue reading Proposed Amendment In IP And Trademark Law For search Protection Of Sound-Mark In Vietnam

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Revisiting The Concept Of Consideration Un-der Indian Law Vis-A-Vis Smart Contracts

1st March, 2022 - 12:42 pm Categories: Intellectual Property Technology

Over the years, the nature of contract has undergone a significant change, i.e., from conventional written contracts to digital smart contracts. Previously, contracts used to be in a written form duly signed by the parties and in exchange of tangible consideration. However, with increasing global trade and technological development, conventional contracts are being replaced by … Continue reading Revisiting The Concept Of Consideration Un-der Indian Law Vis-A-Vis Smart Contracts

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Khurana And Khurana (K&K) Advises Medikabazaar On Its Series C Funding

28th February, 2022 - 9:09 am Categories: Intellectual Property

Khurana and Khurana acted as the IP Counsel for Medikabazaar on its recent funding round where the Company, a leading B2B health-tech entity, raised $75 million in its Series C funding round that was led by CREAEGIS along with CDC Group. K&K advised Medikabazaar on IP Law issues during its highest fundraising in the B2B healthcare … Continue reading Khurana And Khurana (K&K) Advises Medikabazaar On Its Series C Funding

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Indian Advent in Any Types of Arbitration of IP Dispute- The Need to Clear the Judicial Enigma

25th February, 2022 - 5:09 pm Categories: Intellectual Property

The Indian advent in any types of arbitration of IP dispute judiciary has been active and diligent in delivering justice ever since its establishment in the pre-independence era. But, with surmounting cases, the institution is being overburdened, since as many as 3.59 crore cases are pending and awaiting a final verdict from the Courts. As … Continue reading Indian Advent in Any Types of Arbitration of IP Dispute- The Need to Clear the Judicial Enigma

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Granting Geographical Indication Tag To ‘Temple Prasadam’: Violation Of The Law Of Land? (Part II)

24th February, 2022 - 12:30 pm Categories: Intellectual Property

This is the 2nd Part of the two-part blog which discusses the issues that arose as a result of granting the Geographical Indication Tag to the sacred Prasadam of the Tirupati Temple. In this blog the author has discussed about the criticisms of GI Tag and throws light on how the granting of such GI … Continue reading Granting Geographical Indication Tag To ‘Temple Prasadam’: Violation Of The Law Of Land? (Part II)

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