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Intellectual Property, Creativity and Madness

This article explores the relationship between creativity, intellectual property, and psychological disorders among creators and inventors. It provides a legal-academic perspective on recent research findings, offering a balanced view on the challenges faced by IP attorneys.

Apple’s Swift will be Open Source

Apple is set to release its Swift programming language as open source under a permissive license, most likely Apache or BSD. This move is expected to enhance app development while allowing Apple to maintain control over iOS and avoid fragmentation.

Regulation of Resources: Endeavours of National Biodiversity Authority

The National Biodiversity Authority plays a crucial role in regulating access to India’s biological resources and ensuring benefit sharing under the Biological Diversity Act. This post analyses the NBA’s functions, its regulatory mechanisms, and its impact on conservation and sustainable development in India.

Is There a Trademark in a Name?

This post explores whether a name can serve as a trademark in India, focusing on legal battles involving educational institutions. Analysing the VIT case, it discusses trademark infringement, passing off, and the significance of well known marks in Indian law.

Copyright Contract Case: Phoolan Devi

This post reviews leading cases where Section 57 of the Copyright Act influenced copyright licensing contracts in India. It compares the outcomes of the Phoolan Devi and Sai Paranjpaye cases, highlighting the legal nuances of moral rights and authorial protection.

Patent Settlement – Blackberry v Typo

This post examines the Blackberry v Typo patent dispute, focusing on the settlement that restricts Typo’s sales of certain smartphone keyboards. The analysis highlights the legal strategies employed to protect Blackberry’s patented keyboard designs.

Trademark Case Review: PEPS Industries v. Coir Foam

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Peps Industries, restraining Coirfoam India from using marks similar to ‘Spring Guard’. The case underscores critical principles of trademark protection and interim relief in Indian law.

Indian National IP Policy Update

The National IP Policy’s final version faces delays due to pending feedback from several major ministries in India. This postponement may allow for a more comprehensive and effective policy, while also encouraging significant discussion on intellectual property issues.

Fighting Pirates – Copyright v. Privacy

This post explores the legal tension between copyright enforcement and privacy rights in online piracy cases. It provides an objective analysis of recent litigation involving ISPs and copyright holders, focusing on the challenges of balancing privacy with effective enforcement.

Rise of the Drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)

This article analyses Amazon’s patented drone delivery system, covering its features and implications for autonomous logistics. The discussion also considers legal and technological perspectives on the deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles in India.