Tag: COVID 19

Countering the Surge of Digital Piracy in OTT Platforms in India

Abstract This article studies how India’s media and entertainment sector has changed as a result of the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic, in particular, the growth of the Over the Top (OTT) platform. Against this backdrop, audiences now increasingly migrate to digital streaming services as traditional channels such as cinemas are disrupted by lockdown, … Continue reading Countering the Surge of Digital Piracy in OTT Platforms in India

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Unveiling the Sociological Impact of COVID-19 in India

Introduction The Coronavirus pandemic certainly wreaked havoc at not only the national sphere in India but an international level. It forced the economy to distress, psychology to depression, physical strength to respiratory illnesses backed with all other major diseases, spiritual health to a full stop by shutting down the doors of the temples, et al. … Continue reading Unveiling the Sociological Impact of COVID-19 in India

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Incorporating Environment, Social And Governance Norms Into Indian Corporations

Brief Introduction Environmental, Social and Governance Norms emerged officially for the first time in an address by Kofi Annan, the then UN Secretary General.[1] Over the years, it gained importance all over the world. In India, there are various laws to govern environmental, employee well being and corporate standards. There is no law to essentially … Continue reading Incorporating Environment, Social And Governance Norms Into Indian Corporations

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IP Waiver and Its Applicability in The Contemporary Times: Part II

INTRODUCTION As discussed in part I of the blog, an IP waiver “removes” intellectual property protection for a limited time. India and South Africa had come up with an initiative that proposes that countries have the option of not applying patents and other intellectual property related to health products and technologies, such as therapeutics, diagnostics, … Continue reading IP Waiver and Its Applicability in The Contemporary Times: Part II

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IP Waiver and Its Applicability in The Contemporary Times: Part I

INTRODUCTION Intellectual Property Rights vest with the owner of any intellectual property. Intellectual property includes any property which comes out as a creation of the human mind. It could involve the biggest invention or any innovation done to solve a problem prevailing in society. These rights are provided to the inventor in many different forms … Continue reading IP Waiver and Its Applicability in The Contemporary Times: Part I

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COVID-19 as an excuse for Passing Off: Rejected by Madras High Court

FACTUAL MATRIX: This matter was filed for the permanent injunction against the actions of Defendant, three applications were filed on behalf of Plaintiff, praying for granting interim relief. A Prima facie case was made out and hence an interim injunction was granted in favor of Plaintiff on April 30, 2021. As per this order, it … Continue reading COVID-19 as an excuse for Passing Off: Rejected by Madras High Court

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New Corporate Social Responsibility Policy: A Social Conscience

Introduction Today, the corporate world is not only working with the objective of earning profits but, are also working for the benefit of society. The objective of serving society has been now a day a strategy for the corporates and this strategy is known as “Corporate Social Responsibility” (hereinafter referred to as ‘CSR’). For Example, … Continue reading New Corporate Social Responsibility Policy: A Social Conscience

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Practical Analysis of Decisions Taken In 43rd GST Council Meeting

After a long hiatus of nearly 8 months, the GST Council meeting was convened on 28th May 2021. On the agenda were important expected items such as waiver of tax on various medicines, medical equipment, and health services. Several states had proposed a complete tax waiver on COVID vaccines, oxygen cylinders, oxygen concentrators, oximeters, etc. … Continue reading Practical Analysis of Decisions Taken In 43rd GST Council Meeting

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Covid-19 FIFA Regulatory Issues – An Overview

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), on the 7th of April 2020, published guidelines on certain prominent issues and made recommendations to address the consequences of the unprecedented disruption caused by Covid-19 to the Football community. The guidelines were framed by a task force chaired by the Vice-President of FIFA, Vittorio Montagliani, alongside various … Continue reading Covid-19 FIFA Regulatory Issues – An Overview

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Important Note On Recent Notifications Issued By Various IP Offices Of India In View Of Covid-19 Outbreak

Various Intellectual Property Offices of India recently issued certain notifications in view of the coronavirus disease (COVID 19) outbreak in India. The notifications were issued between March 13, 2020 and March 19, 2020 primarily adjourning hearing and other proceedings originally scheduled till March 31, 2020. Provided herein below is a short summary of the developments … Continue reading Important Note On Recent Notifications Issued By Various IP Offices Of India In View Of Covid-19 Outbreak

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