The GNU General Public License
The GNU General Public License sets out legal requirements for open source software use, distribution, and modification. It provides a structured framework for compliance, patent rights, and business…
Intellectual Property
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Trade Secrets Basics
The post analyses trade secrets protection, covering definitions, legal requirements, and typical enforcement mechanisms in India. It clarifies liability, defences, and the unlimited term of trade secret protection.
Indian patent statistics, Interesting inventions, Nestle’s Patent Infringement Dispute, Apple versus Qualcomm and more
This post analyses Indian patent statistics, recent interesting inventions, and key patent disputes involving Nestlé and Apple. It provides an objective overview of patent publications, grants, and legal…
Planning the Right Privacy Policy for You and Your Visitors
A tailored privacy policy is essential for any website collecting user data, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and building user trust. This post discusses the FTC’s core components…
OSS SERIES : A PRIMER ON OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE
This primer examines open source software through the lens of Indian copyright law. It details key open source principles, licensing frameworks, and the business potential inherent in open…
Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, 1883 (Revised at Stockholm in 1967)
The Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, revised at Stockholm in 1967, underpins modern international patent law. Its principles, such as national treatment and priority rights,…
Obscenity in Web Series, Notice Against Swiggy, Copyright Infringement of PS4, Mega Man Movie and More
The latest post examines significant copyright and entertainment law updates, including court actions on web series obscenity and brand misuse. It also covers high-profile copyright infringement suits and…
Anti-Circumvention laws to Protect Digital Rights: An Indian Perspective
This article examines anti-circumvention laws and digital rights management from an Indian perspective, addressing international norms and local challenges. It offers a structured analysis of the legal and…
Testing Parameters for Software Patentability
This article examines the challenges in determining software patentability under US and Indian law. It proposes a balanced form and function model to address the shortcomings of current…
One Plus in Trademark Trouble, Kodak Clicks with Forever21 Apparel, Alphonso Mango Obtains GI Registration and other news
The post presents the latest trademark news from India, featuring statistical insights, major legal disputes, and notable brand collaborations. Key highlights include the Alphonso mango GI registration and…