The IPAB’s decision in Hypnos Ltd. v. PEPS Industries addresses the requirements for proving trans-border reputation and well-known status in Indian trademark disputes. The Board’s approach highlights the…
Intellepedia · 24 Apr 2015
Peps successfully defended its ‘HYPNOS’ trademark against a UK manufacturer’s rectification suit, with the Appellate Board recognising its established Indian reputation. This case highlights the significance of diligent…
Intellepedia · 24 Apr 2015
The post analyses a case involving US models suing for unauthorized use of their persona, drawing parallels with similar issues in India. It explores how contracts and copyright…
Intellepedia · 22 Apr 2015
This post examines Costa Rica Coffee in the context of Geographical Indication protection, reviewing pertinent national laws and regional quality attributes. It provides a structured analysis of the…
Intellepedia · 22 Apr 2015
Mylan has reached a settlement with Pfizer over patent litigation related to Sildenafil, allowing earlier generic market entry in the US. This agreement is expected to lower drug…
Intellepedia · 21 Apr 2015
MIT researchers have introduced a patent-based method for forecasting technological growth, focusing on citation metrics and classification system overlaps. Their approach provides organisations with a structured, less labor-intensive…
Intellepedia · 20 Apr 2015
This post provides an analytical overview of pre-grant and post-grant opposition provisions in Indian patent law. It explains the procedural and substantive changes introduced by the Patents (Amendment)…
Intellepedia · 10 Apr 2015
This article critically analyses whether intellectual property laws truly foster creativity, focusing on inventor motivations and patent incentives in India. It discusses empirical findings and contrasts financial rewards…
Intellepedia · 9 Apr 2015
Dr Kalyan was invited to speak as a panellist at a workshop conducted at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), IPR…
Intellepedia · 8 Apr 2015
Apple cannot launch the Apple Watch in Switzerland due to a prior trademark owned by Leonard, covering both the name and logo. This restriction highlights the legal challenges…
Intellepedia · 7 Apr 2015
Activision's copyright strikes on Call of Duty glitch videos have triggered debate within the gaming community. This post analyses the legal complexities and responses from both Activision and…
Intellepedia · 6 Apr 2015
Google’s patent on nanoparticle phoresis introduces a wearable device and magnetic nanoparticles to selectively target harmful blood cells. This technology may significantly advance specific disease treatment while minimising…
Intellepedia · 3 Apr 2015