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IP Conferences and seminars, Snapchat and Facebook, Licensing, Antiviral Condoms, Patent Tips and more.

This post analyses major trends in Indian patents, including recent grants, IP conferences, and significant licensing deals. It also highlights health innovations and offers essential patent protection guidance, maintaining a clear legal-academic perspective.

Highlights of Trademark Rules 2017 (Part 2) : Revised Trademark forms

The amended Trademark Rules 2017 have consolidated trademark forms in India, reducing their number and simplifying processes for applicants. This post analyses the new forms, their specific functions, and the legal rationale behind these changes.

Entertainment Law Updates, International Copyright Updates, Entertainment Licensing and Updates, Government Updates, Copyright thought of the week and more.

Explore the latest updates in entertainment law, international copyright, and licensing from India and around the world. The post analyses Supreme Court cases, government reforms, and industry developments with a clear, factual perspective.

Nation wants to know trademark, Arnab Goswamy receives legal notice, Prius trademark dispute, Ivanka Trump’s trademarks, Volvo-bus.in domain dispute, candy crush saga licensing and more

This post explores high-profile trademark disputes such as the Nation Wants to Know controversy, the Prius case, and international developments involving Ivanka Trump and the Beckhams. It presents a factual, analytical review of recent legal actions in the trademark domain.

Interesting patents, Stupid Patent, Patent Licensing, Buying Patents, Gene Editing, Qualcomm v. Apple, Working of Patents, Patent Claims and more

This article examines Indian patent trends, notable litigation, and patent licensing issues. Expert analysis covers recent government initiatives, key court cases, and practical patent drafting tips.

Fearless Girl v. Charging Bull

This post explores moral rights under Indian copyright law using the Fearless Girl and Charging Bull dispute as a case study. It analyses legal provisions, relevant judgments, and the balance between public and individual interests.

Patent opposition system in India: Pre-grant & Post grant oppositions

The Indian patent opposition system offers structured processes for pre-grant and post grant challenges to patent validity. This post outlines the procedures, grounds, and key advantages of opposition proceedings under Indian patent law.

INDIAN TRADEMARK LAW ON PROTECTION OF MOVIE TITLE – PART 3

This post provides a comparative analysis of trademark protection for movie titles in the US and India. It examines USPTO registration criteria and explores how single film titles are treated under both legal frameworks.

Censoring The Intelligent Film Spectator

This post explores whether film censorship in India remains justified, given the evolution of the film spectator’s intelligence and access to information. It advocates for a shift in the Censor Board’s role, focusing on certification rather than pre-censorship.

INDIAN TRADEMARK LAW ON PROTECTION OF MOVIE TITLE – Part 1

The post examines how Indian trademark law protects movie titles, focusing on the registration process and the concept of secondary meaning. It outlines the legal distinctions between series and single film titles and the importance of acquiring exclusive rights through registration.