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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.

The Chocolate Wars – Wrangle between Nestle & Cadbury on KitKat Shape TM

The legal tussle between Nestle and Cadbury over the KitKat shape trademark underscores the significance of product identity in the chocolate industry. This post explores the history, court decisions, and strategic considerations in their trademark disputes, providing an objective legal analysis.

Intellectual Property: Section 3(d) and its Application – Are we stretching it too far?

[slideshare id=48031492&doc=section3dppt-150512061328-lva1-app6891] This presentation by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala in a program organized by MILAT provides an insight into the application of Section 3(d) after the...

Phonetic Justice for Trademark

The article discusses the legal importance of phonetic similarity in trademark disputes, focusing on decisions from both the European Union and Indian courts. It examines statutory provisions and recent case law to illustrate how phonetic resemblance can result in trademark registration being denied to prevent consumer confusion.

Nellie Bly – Inventor of the Steel Barrel

Nellie Bly, best known as a pioneering journalist, also invented the steel barrel, now recognized as the 55-gallon drum. Her innovation and leadership at Iron Clad Manufacturing marked a significant milestone in American industrial history.

Happy Birthday Inventor of Piano

The post commemorates Bartolomeo Cristofori, the inventor of the piano, on his 360th birthday. It objectively examines his contributions to musical instrument innovation and the historical significance of his invention, following a factual and analytical approach.