Summary
Sipping on IP is a unique initiative by BananaIP that encourages informal peer discussions on a wide range of intellectual property topics over coffee. The sessions have previously explored subjects such as industrial design law, including grounds for design application rejection, and compulsory licensing policy changes in India with reference to recent legal judgments. Another session featured a detailed presentation on cybersquatting, covering its types and the legal framework in India and the US, supported by relevant case law. These gatherings provide an opportunity for participants to engage, learn, and share knowledge in an open setting. The approach is structured yet informal, promoting both learning and collegiality.
Well I am guessing the title of this post may have piqued your interest. ‘Sipping on IP’ is an initiative taken by BananaIP, where everyone gathers over coffee and lets ideas, discussions and conversations about intellectual property brew. There are no ground rules and the conversation can be about varied topics from more current pressing issues to any IP related concept. It is a great way to connect, take a break and learn from your peers.
Let’s see what we sipped on previously.
Date:13/04/2016
Topics discussed:
- Sambhabi, Sanjeevani, Anchita, Gaurav, Anjali, Subhashree, Aniruddha and Blessen discussed what industrial designs are. They also discussed under what circumstances can an application for industrial design be rejected. One such instance being when the design of the good actually plays an active part in its functionality.
- Naveen, Ashima, Sharada, Gopika and Shivangi discussed a recently published news article on compulsory licensing and India’s changed policy on the same. Further, Naveen explained what is compulsory licensing and under what circumstances it can be allowed. They also briefly discussed the Novartis judgement.
Date: 14/04/2016
Topics discussed:
Our team sat down for a presentation on ‘Cybersquatting’, delivered by our intern Shivangi. She started with what cybersquatting was and then went on to talk about different types of cybersquatting. In the last part of her presentation she spoke about the legal position on the subject both in Indian and the US, accompanied by case laws.
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