The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Peps Industries, restraining Shakti Mattresses from using the SPINE GUARD trademark. This case highlights trademark protection in India’s mattress industry.
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This post discusses the Delhi High Court’s ruling in the Zara trademark dispute, focusing on trademark protection and the legal reasoning behind the decision. The analysis highlights the court’s approach to brand rights and infringement in India.
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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 view on the challenges faced by IP attorneys.
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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 development while allowing Apple to maintain control over iOS and avoid fragmentation.
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The National Biodiversity Authority plays a crucial role in regulating access to India’s biological resources and ensuring benefit sharing under the Biological Diversity Act. This post analyses the NBA’s functions, its regulatory mechanisms, and its impact on conservation and sustainable development in India.
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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, passing off, and the significance of well known marks in Indian law.
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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 Paranjpaye cases, highlighting the legal nuances of moral rights and authorial protection.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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