A Case for Statutory Licensing of Music for Broadcasting
This post evaluates the necessity of statutory licensing of music for broadcasting under Section 31D of the Indian Copyright Act. It argues for a more transparent and accessible…
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Weekly Trademark News Bulletin: Suzuki Declared as a Well-Known Trademark, The Dindigul Lock Gets GI Tag, Cornetto Defends its Little Horn and Other News
This bulletin covers major trademark and intellectual property updates from India and abroad, including Suzuki’s well-known trademark recognition and the Dindigul Lock’s GI tag. It also examines recent…
Trademark News Bulletin: Indian Trademark Statistics
This bulletin provides an analytical summary of weekly Indian trademark statistics, examining trends in applications, registrations, and office actions. The data offers a structured, factual overview for legal…
Digital Rights Management
Digital Rights Management systems are essential for protecting digital content in the modern era. This post provides a legal and technological analysis of DRM, focusing on Indian copyright…
Outsourcing, In-Sourcing and Intellectual Property
This article critically examines the motivations behind in-sourcing versus outsourcing IT operations, focusing on intellectual property implications in India. The analysis finds that legal and contractual safeguards generally…
Wacky Patents 1 – Method of Presenting Beer
This post analyses a US patent for a method of presenting beer by chilling the glass below -5 degrees to form beer crystals. It examines the patent’s claims…
Wacky Patents 3: Earth Orbital Bombs as Nuclear Deterrents
Arthur Paul Pedrick’s patent for earth orbital bombs proposed an automatic nuclear deterrent system managed by an international agency. While intended to prevent nuclear war, the idea raises…
It is Fair and Enabling – Data Mining from JNU Depot
The post analyses if data mining from the JNU Depot is covered by fair use or educational exemptions under Indian copyright law. It argues that enabling technologies extracting…
From China with Love: The Xiaomi Story
This post discusses Xiaomi’s rapid growth in the smartphone industry and its legal dispute with Ericsson over standard essential patents in India. The Delhi High Court’s injunction and…
Understanding Trademark Registration Procedures in the Maldives
Maldives does not yet have a formal trademark registration system, relying instead on cautionary notices for brand protection. Current legislative efforts are expected to introduce a comprehensive trademark…