Part II: Descriptive Marks – Can They be Protected?
This post analyses how US trademark law treats descriptive marks, addressing their registration requirements and the concept of secondary meaning. It also covers the significance of the Principal…
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The Impact of Parallel Import of Copyright on Publishers in India in Light of Copyright Amendment Bill, 2010
This post evaluates the legal and practical impact of parallel import of copyright in India, focusing on the proposed changes under the Copyright Amendment Bill 2010. It critically…
Beer versus Whiskey- Beer Wins 8PM battle
The Delhi High Court decided there was no trademark infringement or passing off in the 8pm case between Radico Khaitan and Carlsberg. The court found clear differences between…
Battle of Instant Photography
The Kodak versus Polaroid case marked a turning point in the instant photography sector. This post analyses the legal dispute, the resulting injunction, and its impact on both…
Court Re-Emphasizes the Exclusion of Generic Terms from Registration
The Madras High Court reiterated that generic terms in trademarks cannot be monopolized and must be assessed as part of the whole mark. The Court set aside the…
Netflix Finances Mumbai Based Digital Studio, Katy Perry Loses Copyright Battle, ByteDance to Launch its Search Engine in China and more
The post reviews July 2019 copyright trends, major copyright disputes involving Indian and international artists, and strategic moves by Netflix and ByteDance. It also covers government efforts to…
Technology Transfer – The Indian Perspective!
This post explores the evolving landscape of technology transfer in India, with a focus on intellectual property and university-industry collaboration. It provides an analytical perspective on policy developments…
A Patently Generic Win
The US Supreme Court’s decision in Caraco vs. Novo Nordisk clarifies the rights of generic drug manufacturers to challenge overly broad patent claims. This case marks a significant…
Role of Third Parties in Patent Grant Process
The post explores how third parties can intervene in the Indian patent grant process through opposition and revocation mechanisms. It provides a clear overview of procedural rights, relevant…
Exxon Mobil’s Trademark Win, Brazil Joins Madrid Protocol, Subway Surfers Surfs to India and Other News
This edition details Indian trademark statistics, Exxon Mobil’s legal win, Brazil’s entry to the Madrid Protocol, and Odisha Rasagola’s GI tag. It also offers updates on brand licensing…