Online Piracy: A Convenient Crime
The post examines how the shutdown of Megaupload highlights the convenience and widespread appeal of online piracy. It analyses motivations behind digital piracy and suggests legal and technological…
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The IP Story of Small Enterprises in India
The post critically analyses the IP challenges faced by small enterprises in India. It discusses the limitations of current awareness and support systems, and the resulting business impact…
Public Interest or Private Monopoly- The Case of Tirupathi Laddu
The post analyses the legal dispute over Tirupathi Laddu's Geographical Indication status, focusing on the intersection of law, religion, and public interest. It discusses the legal process, arguments…
Bell Helicopter v. Eurocopter
The Bell Helicopter v. Eurocopter case addresses allegations of helicopter landing gear patent infringement in Canada. The court’s decision clarified patent validity, infringement, and the future use of…
Informed Prior Art Analysis for Traditional Knowledge Based Inventions
This post analyses the challenges of prior art evaluation for traditional knowledge based inventions under Indian patent law. Dr. Kalyan discusses the importance of objective, informed assessment of…
Trademark Violations in Comparative Advertising
This post explores the legal aspects of trademark violations in comparative advertising in India. It discusses statutory boundaries, the importance of honest practices, and the risks of defamation…
Choosing the Right IP Name/Business Representation
Selecting an effective business name or logo requires legal diligence and proper trademark strategy in India. This article explains the stepwise approach to trademark selection, search, and registration…
Value of IP for Small and Medium Enterprises
This article examines how intellectual property can provide competitive and financial advantages for Indian SMEs. It outlines key benefits, risk considerations, and the importance of building a quality…
Madras HC Lifts TikTok Ban, Complaint Against ‘Mental Hai Kya’, and more
The post reviews significant copyright and entertainment law developments, including the Madras High Court’s TikTok decision and the IPS complaint against Mental Hai Kya. It also discusses major…
PVR Cuts Ties with Justdial, Save the Planet T-shirts by Hard Rock, Jeeraphool Rice GI and Other News
This week’s trademark news examines the PVR-Justdial dispute, key Indian trademark statistics, international trademark developments, and new brand licensing initiatives. The post also highlights the GI registration of…
Differentiating Patents and Industrial Designs
The article analyses the differences between patents and industrial designs as forms of intellectual property in India. It examines legal definitions, protection criteria, statutory frameworks, and clarifies common…
Apple and Qualcomm settle all patent disputes, World IP Day events, BRICS IP heads meet in South Africa, Kerala Agricultural University to receive National IP Award 2019 and more
The weekly Indian patent news reviews include the Apple and Qualcomm patent settlement, World IP Day celebrations, and the BRICS IP heads meeting. Kerala Agricultural University's recognition with…