Harmonious Construction Can Ignore the Term Clause
This post discusses a Delhi High Court case on copyright infringement involving film music rights and the principle of harmonious construction in contract law. The Court's decision highlights…
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Part III: Descriptive Marks
This post discusses the circumstances under which descriptive trademarks can be protected in the EU, focusing on acquired distinctiveness and fair use provisions. It provides an analytical comparison…
Trademarking the Name of God? Huh! – Part 3
This post analyses Indian legal cases on trademarking the name of God, particularly focusing on Attukal Bhagavathy Temple's trademark registrations. It examines ongoing legal debates about the commercial…
Invention that Revolutionized the Industrial Revolution!
James Watt’s steam engine invention significantly enhanced efficiency during the Industrial Revolution. By securing a patent and enforcing his rights, Watt contributed both to technological advancement and the…
Patentability of Higher Life Forms
The Canadian Supreme Court's decision in the Harvard oncomouse case established that higher life forms are not patentable subject matter under Canadian law. While process claims were accepted,…
Broadcasting Licenses under Sec. 31D of Copyright Amendment Act, 2012
Section 31D of the Copyright Amendment Act, 2012, provides statutory licensing for broadcasting published literary and musical works in India. The post clarifies that this provision mainly applies…
Can there be a Patent for a Method of Patent Trolling?
This post explores whether patent trolling itself can be patented, focusing on a recent USPTO application. It provides a structured legal analysis of the patentability of business methods…
Soggy Pizza? Blame it on the Box!
Vinay Mehta’s VENTiT pizza box revolutionises food packaging by addressing the common problem of soggy pizza. Through patented ventilation technology, Mehta’s design ensures crisp delivery and has gained…
Mind your L’s and M’s: Licensing & Merchandising – Part 1
This article analyses the growth of licensing and merchandising in India, highlighting trends in intellectual property, movie, and celebrity merchandise. It further explores market drivers and outlines the…
Works Made for Hire and Film Production – Part I: Notes on Copyright Amendment, 2012
This post provides a structured analysis of works made for hire under Indian copyright law, especially in film production. It examines Section 17, the 2012 amendment, and emerging…
Can Combining Contrivances Give Rise to Inventive Step? – An IPAB Case Note
This post reviews an IPAB decision on whether combining known elements in switch gears meets the inventive step requirement in Indian patent law. The case clarifies the threshold…
Crossing the Rubicon: A Fork in the Road – Go Right or Left?
The Supreme Court has clarified that parties cannot pursue both revocation and counter claim remedies simultaneously for the same patent under Indian law. This decision aims to prevent…