The IPAB’s decision in Hypnos Ltd. v. PEPS Industries addresses the requirements for proving trans-border reputation and well-known status in Indian trademark disputes. The Board’s approach highlights the importance of local use and robust evidence in rectification proceedings.
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Peps successfully defended its ‘HYPNOS’ trademark against a UK manufacturer’s rectification suit, with the Appellate Board recognising its established Indian reputation. This case highlights the significance of diligent IP management for Indian companies.
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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 law impact the legal remedies available to models in such scenarios.
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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 justification for GI status and its importance for the country’s coffee sector.
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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 prices and may signal a trend for further settlements involving Indian pharmaceutical companies.
Read more about Mylan settles Patent Litigation with PfizerPredicting Technological Growth using Patents
MIT researchers have introduced a patent-based method for forecasting technological growth, focusing on citation metrics and classification system overlaps. Their approach provides organisations with a structured, less labor-intensive technique to predict technology improvement rates and reduce investment uncertainty.
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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) Act, 2005.
Read more about Introduction to Pre-grant & Post-grant Oppositions to Patent ApplicationsRole 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 with non-monetary incentives within the current IP regime.
Read more about Role of Intellectual Property in Promoting CreativityThe Indian Institute of Management Bangalore IIMB-MHRD workshop ‘Primer on IPR’s and its Economics.
Dr Kalyan was invited to speak as a panellist at a workshop conducted at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), Ministry of Human Resource...
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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 of international intellectual property enforcement.
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