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Intellectual Property

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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…

Intellepedia · 16 Jun 2015

Apple’s Swift to Become 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…

Intellepedia · 15 Jun 2015

Is There a Trademark in a Name? The VIT University Case

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,…

Intellepedia · 11 Jun 2015

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…

Intellepedia · 8 Jun 2015

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…

Intellepedia · 4 Jun 2015

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…

Intellepedia · 27 May 2015

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…

Intellepedia · 27 May 2015