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Dr. Kalyan Kankanala's presentation at IIM Bangalore offers a structured overview of intellectual property and licensing. He discusses core concepts, recent cases, and the various types of licenses…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala’s NLSIU presentations provide a structured overview of patent law in India and the core patentability requirements. The content includes case law analysis and practical examples,…
The featherbed frame, designed for Norton in 1949, marked a major advancement in motorcycle chassis technology. With superior stiffness and handling, it became a benchmark for motorcycle construction…
This post examines the doctrine of foreign equivalents in trademark law, focusing on its use in assessing confusion and descriptiveness of foreign word marks. The analysis covers legal…
This post describes the different types of patent applications available under Indian law and their essential procedural requirements. It provides clarity on the patent process in India, focusing…
This post discusses Section 9(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, examining key grounds for refusing trademark registration in India. It covers deception, religious susceptibilities, obscenity, and legal…
The post analyses the legal benchmarks for establishing a trademark as well known, emphasizing the necessity of recognition among a substantial segment of relevant consumers. It discusses case…
This post discusses the key statutory and judicial factors for determining the well knownness of a trademark under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. It highlights the legal criteria…
The Copyright Amendment 2012 revised the framework for assignment and reversion of rights in India, mandating clear terms and protecting authors’ royalty entitlements. Section 19 and related provisions…
This article discusses the Copyright Amendment 2012, focusing on new assignment and royalty provisions for authors under Indian copyright law. It analyses the legal uncertainties and practical implications…