A Toast to Scotch Whisky
Scotch whisky has secured GI registration across all OAPI member countries, reinforcing its authenticity and legal protection in Africa. This milestone, achieved by the Scotch Whisky Association, safeguards…
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IP a Key Part of PM Modi’s Pitch for Start-ups to Make in India and Stay in India
Prime Minister Modi is focusing on strengthening intellectual property rights in India to attract and retain startups. Streamlined patent processes and government-supported legal aid are central to this…
Compulsory Licensing in India
This article analyses the evolution and practice of compulsory licensing in India, focusing on landmark cases and their effects on patent activity. It assesses whether compulsory licensing influences…
Patents, Compulsory Licensing and Business Strategy
This article explores compulsory licensing in patents under Indian law, focusing on its impact on business strategies and public interest. Through case studies and legal analysis, the article…
Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 15
This post discusses notable registered designs in India's food, vehicle, and watch sectors, outlining their classification under industrial design law. It provides an objective overview of legal protection…
No more Free Porn, Malibu Media
Malibu Media’s copyright enforcement through numerous individual lawsuits has reshaped the fight against porn piracy. Their approach leverages social stigma to encourage settlements, but it remains contentious and…
Happy Eid al-Adha – Biryani Patents
This post examines innovative biryani patents and Eid al-Adha culinary traditions, with a focus on food-related intellectual property. It also addresses Indian GI protection for iconic dishes like…
Letter to the PM against Software patenting
A collective letter to the Prime Minister raises critical issues regarding the 2015 software patenting guidelines, citing potential harm to innovation and conflicts with Indian law. The post…
IP for Start-ups Programme at IIM Bangalore — Key Highlights
A featured presentation on intellectual property for start-ups was delivered at the “IP for Start-ups” programme held at the Nadathur S. Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL), Indian…
The Monkey Selfie Returns: Authorship, Animals, and Copyright Law
The Monkey Selfie case raises significant questions about authorship and copyright law in the context of animal-created works. Analysing both US and Indian statutes, the post concludes that…
You Are Free to Sing ‘Happy Birthday’ – Warner’s Copyright Claim Rejected
A US court has ruled that Warner/Chappell Music does not hold copyright in the 'Happy Birthday' lyrics. The decision places the lyrics in the public domain, allowing their…
Entertainment Law: Plagiarism Complaint Filed Against Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon
Kapil Sharma’s film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon is facing a plagiarism dispute for alleged similarities to the Kannada film Nimbe Huli. This case highlights recurring legal and originality…