The Supreme Court of Netherlands has ruled that The Pirate Bay enables copyright infringement under EU law. Internet service providers are now required to block access to the platform, highlighting the legal obligations of intermediaries regarding unauthorized sharing of copyrighted works.
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This post explores the challenges and legal frameworks surrounding the registration of smell marks as non-conventional trademarks in India, the EU, and the US. It reviews case law and statutory requirements, providing a comparative analysis of regulatory approaches.
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This update examines legal disputes and major licensing deals in the copyright and entertainment sector. It discusses recent court decisions, industry records, and provides practical copyright litigation advice.
Read more about Legal row over Half Girlfriend, Google directed to de-index infirnging contents, Dangal sets a new record, Amazon and Warner bros sign a licensing deal and moreApple’s app store, Summary disposal granted in a trademark infringement suit, Patanjali Trademark tiff, Dahanu-Gholvad chikoo obtains GI registration and more
This update analyses recent trademark and GI developments, including Delhi High Court’s summary disposal in an infringement suit, Apple’s App Store registration, and Patanjali’s trademark dispute. Key legal and procedural insights are discussed with reference to Indian and international cases.
Read more about Apple’s app store, Summary disposal granted in a trademark infringement suit, Patanjali Trademark tiff, Dahanu-Gholvad chikoo obtains GI registration and moreIndustrial Designs and Yoga
This article analyses industrial designs registered for yoga accessories, such as pants, boards, socks, and blocks. It presents a legal perspective on how design protection supports innovation in yoga products.
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This update analyses the latest Indian patent statistics, highlights significant industrial designs and patent filings, and reviews recent litigation in the pharma and technology sectors. Key developments in plant variety protection and practical patent filing guidance are also included.
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This post discusses recent copyright disputes involving Ola and the Coal Ministry, along with significant international cases and licensing deals in entertainment law. The analysis addresses copyright risks for businesses and provides updates relevant to Indian and global stakeholders.
Read more about Ola caught in copyright infringement, Coal Ministry accused of Plagiarism, ‘Dancing baby’ Copyright case, Volvo sued for Copyright infringement and more.Yoga Patents
This post examines key yoga patents and applications in India and abroad, highlighting inventive devices, methods, and legal considerations. It offers an analytical perspective on the intersection of yoga and intellectual property law.
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Get the latest updates on Indian and international trademark law, including Taj Palace’s architectural trademark and the GI registration of Bandar Laddu. This post also examines offensive trademarks, domain disputes, and practical tips for avoiding objections to scandalous or obscene marks.
Read more about Mumbai’s TAJ PALACE acquires image trademark, Offensive trademarks to be protected, KISS singer seeks registration for a hand gesture, Snap Inc loses domain name dispute, Bandar Laddu obtains GI registration and more4th International Biennial Conference on Management of Intellectual Property Rights and Strategy (MIPS) 2018
MIPS 2018 at IIT Bombay brings together scholars and practitioners to discuss intellectual property rights management and research. The event features peer-reviewed submissions, workshops, and awards for both academic and practitioner excellence.
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