Filing a PCT Application in India? Get your FFL ready!
Filing a PCT application in India demands strict adherence to Section 39 of the Patents Act, including obtaining a Foreign Filing License. This post explains the procedural requirements…
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Peps Industries Vs. Shakti Mattresses & Gears
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Peps Industries, restraining Shakti Mattresses from using the SPINE GUARD trademark. This case highlights trademark protection in India's mattress…
Zara Trademark Dispute: Delhi High Court Protects Luxury Brand
This post discusses the Delhi High Court's ruling in the Zara trademark dispute, focusing on trademark protection and the legal reasoning behind the decision. The analysis highlights the…
Intellectual Property, Creativity and Madness
This article explores the relationship between creativity, intellectual property, and psychological disorders among creators and inventors. It provides a legal-academic perspective on recent research findings, offering a balanced…
Apple’s Swift to Become Open Source
Apple is set to release its Swift programming language as open source under a permissive license, most likely Apache or BSD. This move is expected to enhance app…
Regulation of Biological Resources: The Role of India’s National Biodiversity Authority
The National Biodiversity Authority plays a crucial role in regulating access to India's biological resources and ensuring benefit sharing under the Biological Diversity Act. This post analyses the…
Is There a Trademark in a Name? The VIT University Case
This post explores whether a name can serve as a trademark in India, focusing on legal battles involving educational institutions. Analysing the VIT case, it discusses trademark infringement,…
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…
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…