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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This post explores the legal tension between copyright enforcement and privacy rights in online piracy cases. It provides an objective analysis of recent litigation involving ISPs and copyright holders, focusing on the challenges of balancing privacy with effective enforcement.
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This article analyses Amazon’s patented drone delivery system, covering its features and implications for autonomous logistics. The discussion also considers legal and technological perspectives on the deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles in India.
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The legal tussle between Nestle and Cadbury over the KitKat shape trademark underscores the significance of product identity in the chocolate industry. This post explores the history, court decisions, and strategic considerations in their trademark disputes, providing an objective legal analysis.
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[slideshare id=48031492&doc=section3dppt-150512061328-lva1-app6891] This presentation by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala in a program organized by MILAT provides an insight into the application of Section 3(d) after the...
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