Models Sue for “use of persona”
The post analyses a case involving US models suing for unauthorized use of their persona, drawing parallels with similar issues in India. It explores how contracts and copyright…
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Analysis of Costa Rica Coffee (Café de Costa Rica) as a Geographical Indication
This post examines Costa Rica Coffee in the context of Geographical Indication protection, reviewing pertinent national laws and regional quality attributes. It provides a structured analysis of the…
Mylan settles Patent Litigation with Pfizer
Mylan has reached a settlement with Pfizer over patent litigation related to Sildenafil, allowing earlier generic market entry in the US. This agreement is expected to lower drug…
Introduction to Pre-grant & Post-grant Oppositions to Patent Applications
This post provides an analytical overview of pre-grant and post-grant opposition provisions in Indian patent law. It explains the procedural and substantive changes introduced by the Patents (Amendment)…
Role of Intellectual Property in Promoting Creativity
This article critically analyses whether intellectual property laws truly foster creativity, focusing on inventor motivations and patent incentives in India. It discusses empirical findings and contrasts financial rewards…
IIMB-MHRD Workshop: Primer on IPR and its Economics
Dr Kalyan was invited to speak as a panellist at a workshop titled “Primer on IPR’s and its Economics,” conducted at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB)…
Existing Trademark blocks Apple Watch sale in Switzerland
Apple cannot launch the Apple Watch in Switzerland due to a prior trademark owned by Leonard, covering both the name and logo. This restriction highlights the legal challenges…
Activision’s “Copyright strikes” spark outburst in Call of Duty gamers!
Activision's copyright strikes on Call of Duty glitch videos have triggered debate within the gaming community. This post analyses the legal complexities and responses from both Activision and…
Open Source Software & the Government of India
The Government of India’s new policy prioritises open source software for public projects, targeting cost reduction and greater flexibility. This move under Digital India is expected to strengthen…
Nendran Banana gets Geographical Indication Tag
Kerala’s Nendran Banana has obtained a Geographical Indication tag, granting it legal recognition based on its unique regional attributes. This development supports the agricultural sector by enhancing market…