Overlapping IP Protection: Call for Caution
Overlapping IP protection has become common, leading to both expanded rights for owners and reduced benefits for the public. This post analyses the Indian legal framework and calls…
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Why Do Indian Companies Acquire Patents?
Indian companies acquire patents for several reasons, often unrelated to gaining business advantage. Motivations include meeting managerial targets, attracting investors, and marketing purposes, with quality and business value…
Would Licensing a Sound Recording Call For Separate License From the Lyricist and Composer?
The Delhi High Court ruled that broadcasting a sound recording in India does not require separate licences from lyricists or composers, only from the producer. This decision has…
Patent Trolling : Can’t Live With, Can’t Live Without!
This article analyses patent trolling with a focus on the RIM v. NTP case and the difficulties innovators face in patent litigation. It highlights how procedural gaps between…
Publicity Rights in India (Part II)
This article explores the legal framework of publicity rights in India with a focus on digital media and computer games. It analyses hypothetical scenarios to distinguish between free…
Publicity Rights in India (Part I)
This post provides an analytical overview of publicity rights in India, focusing on celebrity protection from unauthorized commercial use. It discusses legal boundaries, enforcement mechanisms, and key judicial…
Gully Boy Leaked, FFI Wants Piracy Court, Kanye West Sued, REM Gets Trump Tweet Removed, and more
This post examines recent copyright and entertainment law developments, including film piracy, major lawsuits, and licensing deals. It presents legal updates objectively, providing structured analysis and practical insights…
Monte Carlo and Skoda Reach Trademark Settlement, Ironman Product Licensing in India, Kashmir Saffron GI, Kardarshian Trademarks and Other News
This article reviews major trademark settlements, licensing updates, and GI filings, including Monte Carlo and Skoda's agreement, Ironman’s entry into India, and Kashmir Saffron’s GI application. It also…
Patent statistics, Interesting Inventions, US GIPC’s 7th International IP Index, IPA seeks removal of India from US Priority Watch List and other Weekly Patent News updates
This weekly report presents Indian patent statistics, recent inventions, and design registrations, alongside international IP updates. Key highlights include India's movement in the GIPC IP Index and the…
Medical Imaging- A Patent Insight
This article offers a patent insight into medical imaging technologies, emphasising CT and MRI advancements and patent filings in India. It highlights the innovations by major manufacturers and…