Copyright Contract Case: Phoolan Devi
This post reviews leading cases where Section 57 of the Copyright Act influenced copyright licensing contracts in India. It compares the outcomes of the Phoolan Devi and Sai…
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Patent Settlement: BlackBerry v Typo
This post examines the Blackberry v Typo patent dispute, focusing on the settlement that restricts Typo’s sales of certain smartphone keyboards. The analysis highlights the legal strategies employed…
Trademark Case Review: PEPS Industries v. Coir Foam
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Peps Industries, restraining Coirfoam India from using marks similar to ‘Spring Guard’. The case underscores critical principles of trademark…
Indian National IP Policy Update
The National IP Policy's final version faces delays due to pending feedback from several major ministries in India. This postponement may allow for a more comprehensive and effective…
Fighting Pirates: Copyright Enforcement and the Privacy Barrier
This post explores the legal tension between copyright enforcement and privacy rights in online piracy cases. It provides an objective analysis of recent litigation involving ISPs and copyright…
Rise of the Drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)
This article analyses Amazon's patented drone delivery system, covering its features and implications for autonomous logistics. The discussion also considers legal and technological perspectives on the deployment of…
The Chocolate Wars – Wrangle between Nestle & Cadbury on KitKat Shape TM
The legal tussle between Nestle and Cadbury over the KitKat shape trademark underscores the significance of product identity in the chocolate industry. This post explores the history, court…
Intellectual Property: Section 3(d) and its Application – Are we stretching it too far?
This presentation by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala in a program organized by MILAT provides an insight into the application of Section 3(d) after the Novartis case. After a quick…
Phonetic Justice for Trademark
The article discusses the legal importance of phonetic similarity in trademark disputes, focusing on decisions from both the European Union and Indian courts. It examines statutory provisions and…
Nellie Bly – Inventor of the Steel Barrel
Nellie Bly, best known as a pioneering journalist, also invented the steel barrel, now recognized as the 55-gallon drum. Her innovation and leadership at Iron Clad Manufacturing marked…
Happy Birthday Inventor of Piano
The post commemorates Bartolomeo Cristofori, the inventor of the piano, on his 360th birthday. It objectively examines his contributions to musical instrument innovation and the historical significance of…
USTR SPECIAL 301 REPORT (2015) – on Priority Watch List
The USTR Special 301 Report 2015 places India on the Priority Watch List, citing ongoing monitoring of its IPR enforcement. The report recognises India’s recent initiatives to strengthen…