Tag: Intellectual Property Rights

Digital Assets and Gameplay – Ipr in Esports

INTRODUCTION Esports appear to be a rapidly growing industry, and its market is likely to reach $2.11 billion in 2024 with their CAGR being 20.05% through 2029.[1] These include increased live streaming, higher viewership, and increased investment in respect to infrastructure and events. Despite the advancements in esports, IP is the foundation for protecting the … Continue reading Digital Assets and Gameplay – Ipr in Esports

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Authorship and Ownership of AI-Generated Works

Introduction AI-generated works encompass paintings, poetry, images, sculptures, and writings or any digital content created with the assistance of AI, guided by appropriate prompts from a human. Generative AI models have gradually taken over the creative field. Tools like DALL-E, Gemini, and ChatGPT have bridged human creativity and Machine computation. These tools have gone from … Continue reading Authorship and Ownership of AI-Generated Works

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Legal Issues Faced In Fashion Industry

INTRODUCTION Being a stand-alone industry which is very dynamic and fast, fashion faces many legal challenges. The fashion industry functions within a complex and evolving legal framework. Renowned for its creative and impactful progressions and this blog explores the complex legal challenges that fashion companies encounter in the present day, including Intellectual Property Rights, Employment … Continue reading Legal Issues Faced In Fashion Industry

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Branding the Game: The use of Trademarks in Sports

INTRODUCTION The year 2024 has given us a summer full of amazing sporting events, starting with the Euros and continuing with Wimbledon, the Tour de France, and eventually the Olympic and Paralympic Games.[1] In this we will see behind the scenes how trademark protection strategies are important in sporting industry.[2] Business value is created by … Continue reading Branding the Game: The use of Trademarks in Sports

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Impact of the Supreme Court’s Order in the Prius Case on the Issue of Determination of Transborder Reputation of Trademarks

Introduction: Setting the Tone In one of its most consequential rulings, Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha v. Prius Auto Industries Ltd.[1] (hereinafter “Prius Case”) the Supreme Court of India, observed that the Intellectual Property Rights are territorial rather than being global. Before delving into the depths of this seminal ruling, it becomes important to have a … Continue reading Impact of the Supreme Court’s Order in the Prius Case on the Issue of Determination of Transborder Reputation of Trademarks

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An overview of Patent (Amendment) Rules 2024

Introduction: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under Ministry of Commerce and Industry introduced the Patent Amendment Rules on March 15, 2024, amending the Patents Rules, 2003. Key Amendments: Rule 12: Statement and Undertaking Sub-rule (2) specifies the longest period in which the applicant must notify the Controller of information regarding patent … Continue reading An overview of Patent (Amendment) Rules 2024

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Navigating the new phase of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Law- Geographical Indications

Introduction: As globalizations spreads its wings to its fullest, the distinctions between nations are becoming increasingly indistinct as international entities extend their reach to even the most remote corners of the world. While globalization fosters economic integration and cultural exchange, it also poses significant challenges to rural and cultural products, thereby impacting the livelihoods of … Continue reading Navigating the new phase of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Law- Geographical Indications

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The Use Of Deep Fake

“The police are prosecuting on the effect of the deep fake and not because it is a deep fake itself” According to policy researchers at Digital Futures Lab in Goa, Indian regulations do not currently provide a precise definition of “deepfakes” The Information Technology Act and laws prohibiting defamation, fake news and invasions of privacy … Continue reading The Use Of Deep Fake

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Non-Disclosure Agreement: A Comprehensive Checklist Of Important Clauses And Their Purpose

INTRODUCTION There are numerous instances where parties find themselves in situations where disclosing confidential information becomes necessary, whether it is for the purpose of invention, business, partnerships, etc. In such situations, the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) becomes an indispensable tool for safeguarding one’s intellectual property. This article provides a comprehensive checklist of the most important clauses … Continue reading Non-Disclosure Agreement: A Comprehensive Checklist Of Important Clauses And Their Purpose

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Jones Investment Company Inc vs Vishnupriya Hosiery Mills

Introduction Trademark bullying, as defined under Section 142 of the Trademarks Act, 1999, is making groundless threats of legal proceedings. Such threat could be in the form of anything, a circular, an advertisement, a notice, or even an oral threat made to scare the small businesses from continuing to pursue their trademark. This bullying is … Continue reading Jones Investment Company Inc vs Vishnupriya Hosiery Mills

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