Digital Rights Management
Digital Rights Management systems are essential for protecting digital content in the modern era. This post provides a legal and technological analysis of DRM, focusing on Indian copyright…
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Outsourcing, In-Sourcing and Intellectual Property
This article critically examines the motivations behind in-sourcing versus outsourcing IT operations, focusing on intellectual property implications in India. The analysis finds that legal and contractual safeguards generally…
Wacky Patents 1 – Method of Presenting Beer
This post analyses a US patent for a method of presenting beer by chilling the glass below -5 degrees to form beer crystals. It examines the patent’s claims…
Wacky Patents 3: Earth Orbital Bombs as Nuclear Deterrents
Arthur Paul Pedrick’s patent for earth orbital bombs proposed an automatic nuclear deterrent system managed by an international agency. While intended to prevent nuclear war, the idea raises…
It is Fair and Enabling – Data Mining from JNU Depot
The post analyses if data mining from the JNU Depot is covered by fair use or educational exemptions under Indian copyright law. It argues that enabling technologies extracting…
From China with Love: The Xiaomi Story
This post discusses Xiaomi’s rapid growth in the smartphone industry and its legal dispute with Ericsson over standard essential patents in India. The Delhi High Court’s injunction and…
Understanding Trademark Registration Procedures in the Maldives
Maldives does not yet have a formal trademark registration system, relying instead on cautionary notices for brand protection. Current legislative efforts are expected to introduce a comprehensive trademark…
eCommerce and Licensing News: Govt Relaxes FDI Norms for Single Brand Retail, Ali Express Opens Brick and Mortar Store in Spain, Google Launches Video Game Streaming, and more
This bulletin covers key updates in eCommerce law, FDI policy changes for single brand retail, and recent global licensing and IP transactions. Analysis includes the impact on major…
Weekly Entertainment Law News: TikTok in Content Ownership Controversy, Musician Sues “Baby Shark” Producers, and more
This bulletin provides an objective analysis of recent entertainment law news, focusing on copyright controversies involving TikTok, ShareChat, Spotify, and prominent artists. Key legal issues in content ownership…
IP, Privacy and Antitrust This Week: Publishers Sue Audible, Google Ends Mobile Network Insights, Qualcomm to Keep “No License, No Chip” Policy, and more
This week’s news examines publisher lawsuits against Audible, regulatory actions involving Google, Intel, and Qualcomm, and evolving privacy concerns with Facebook and TikTok. The bulletin offers a structured…
Weekly Trademark News Bulletin: Titan Wins Counterfeit Battle, 5 Mizo Shawls Gets GI Tag, PUMA Sprints for Dutee Chand and Other News
This weekly trademark news bulletin analyses recent legal victories, GI tag grants, and key brand licensing deals in India and abroad. The report offers factual insights into trademark…
Trademark News Bulletin: Indian Trademark Statistics
This bulletin provides a detailed analysis of the latest Indian trademark statistics, including weekly and yearly trends. It offers objective insights into application, examination, and registration activity at…