Tag: Intellectual Property Rights

Similar Trademark Issued For Different Items Does Not Amount To Breach Of Law

8th January, 2020 - 3:40 am Categories: Legal Issues

The long pending question in the field of Intellectual Property Rights, with respect to the Tademarks, was finally answered by the Supreme Court, when it ruled, in the case of Nandhini Deluxe v. Karnataka Co-Operative Milk Producers Federation Ltd.[1], that no law is violated or breached, if the two companies, with two different products, use … Continue reading Similar Trademark Issued For Different Items Does Not Amount To Breach Of Law

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Draft Designs(Amendment) 2019

27th December, 2019 - 3:33 am Categories: Design

The Designs Act, 2000, is introduced with an object to protect and safeguard the original design of an article with the aim to reward the innovator for research and labour applied by him for the purpose to originate or evolve such a new and original industrial design.These industrial designs of the innovator, subject to the … Continue reading Draft Designs(Amendment) 2019

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IP Commercialisation – Case Study Related to Software /IT Industry

23rd November, 2019 - 7:25 am Categories: bLAWgathon

Prologue: IP commercialization entails that one has the necessary intellectual property rights on the IP being commercializated and the commercialization would essentially have two parts – IP valuation and the consideration (fees). In this article we look at the commercialization aspects of the intellectual property rights in software; through the case study approach. Valuaton and … Continue reading IP Commercialisation – Case Study Related to Software /IT Industry

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Cross-Examination Practices During Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation – Part I

24th July, 2019 - 7:58 am Categories: Intellectual Property IP Litigation

Introduction – Examination of witnesses or cross-examination has always been a favourite topic for books and screenplays. A downside of this extravaganza, which involves sharp-witted questioning, nail-biting suspense and awe laden voice modulations, is the fact that most of them are written to support criminal litigation, backdropping a story. Hence, more often than not, in … Continue reading Cross-Examination Practices During Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation – Part I

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Biggest Threat To Intellectual Property Rights trips agreement : Counterfeiting With Special Focus On Fashion Industry

20th June, 2019 - 12:47 pm Categories: Intellectual Property

IP rights trips agreement are proprietary rights granted to protect original products of creation. They are intended to encourage and reward creativity and fair competition in the marketplace. IP rights can be relied upon to prevent others from using one’s trademark, patented invention, copyright work, or design without consent. IP is territorial in nature and … Continue reading Biggest Threat To Intellectual Property Rights trips agreement : Counterfeiting With Special Focus On Fashion Industry

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A Frightening Case of Digital Piracy in the Entertainment Industry

14th May, 2019 - 10:25 am Categories: Legal Issues

Introduction Creative expressions are not a new domain and are as old as human societies, the difference in today’s scenario being the increased importance that is given to protection of such expressions. It was in 1667, when John Milton sold the rights of his legendary work, Paradise Lost for mere 10 pounds. As it was … Continue reading A Frightening Case of Digital Piracy in the Entertainment Industry

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Brand Protection: A Lesson from Louboutin

23rd August, 2018 - 4:26 pm Categories: Legal Issues

In todays’ consumerist day and age, the brand value of a company is key to its profits. It takes years to set up a unique brand that appeals to consumers and becomes a leader in its sector of the economy. Various factors such as intensive research and development, smart marketing and, publicity contribute to building … Continue reading Brand Protection: A Lesson from Louboutin

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Exclusive Webinar On Intellectual Property Issues And Portfolio Management

5th June, 2018 - 7:01 am Categories: News & Updates

In today’s competitive global market, Intellectual Property (IP) plays a key role in a company’s expansion and success. As India aligns its policies to make itself more growth-friendly, it is essential to recognize innovation as a key aspect for accelerating economic development. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) can aid a start-up entrepreneur in gaining key advantage … Continue reading Exclusive Webinar On Intellectual Property Issues And Portfolio Management

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Fashion And Trademarks: The Clothing Controversy

22nd May, 2018 - 3:24 am Categories: Trademark

Much like the trends on a ramp evolve every season, in the same way legal strategies of the industry’s leading fashion brands, fashion-houses and designers are in flux. Fashion is something to which each one of us relates. It is a part of everyone’s daily life; be it in the form of apparels or shoes … Continue reading Fashion And Trademarks: The Clothing Controversy

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Amendments in Intellectual Property Laws in Vietnam

16th January, 2018 - 9:46 am Categories: Intellectual Property Legal Issues News & Updates Vietnam

Much awaited fourth amendment to the IP laws of Vietnam finally comes into force today i.e. on January 15, 2018. Circular No. 16/2016/TT-BKHCN (also called Circular No. 16), which was issued on June 30, 2016 by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Government of Vietnam which amends as well as supplements a number … Continue reading Amendments in Intellectual Property Laws in Vietnam

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