The Delhi High Court IP Division Rules, 2021 introduce explicit provisions for accessibility, ensuring reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. These measures are expected to enhance equal participation in IP proceedings and set a significant precedent for other Indian legal forums.
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Latest Indian Copyright Cases – 2021 – Part 3
This article offers an objective analysis of major Indian copyright cases from 2021, focusing on infringement, trade secrets, and damages. The summaries provide structured insights into legal reasoning and outcomes.
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The abolition of the IPAB has transferred appellate powers under the PPVFR Act to the High Courts. High Courts now adjudicate on appeals concerning plant variety protection, replacing the previous tribunal system.
Read more about PPVFR Act and Powers of High Court following the end of IPABVitiation of IPAB – Changes under the Trade Marks Act
The abolition of IPAB under the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has transferred its powers under the Trade Marks Act to the Registrar and High Courts. This post analyses the resulting legal changes and their implications for trademark registration, dispute resolution, and appellate processes.
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The abolition of the IPAB has shifted appellate and rectification authority for geographical indications to the High Courts and Registrars in India. This post analyses the legal and procedural implications of these changes under the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021, focusing on the Geographical Indications Act.
Read more about Vitiation of IPAB and Beyond – Geographical IndicationsTribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 and changes to the Geographical Indications Act, 1999
The Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 abolishes multiple tribunals, including those under the Geographical Indications Act, and reallocates their jurisdiction to High Courts and Registrars. Key statutory amendments affect the processes for appeals, rectification, and related legal proceedings involving geographical indications in India.
Read more about Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 and changes to the Geographical Indications Act, 1999President promulgates Tribunals reforms Ordinance, IPAB goes defunct with immediate effect
The Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has made the IPAB and several other tribunals defunct, transferring their powers to the High Courts and Commercial Courts. This post provides a brief overview of the key statutory amendments affecting intellectual property laws in India.
Read more about President promulgates Tribunals reforms Ordinance, IPAB goes defunct with immediate effectThe Shamnad Basheer Essay Writing Competition
The Shamnad Basheer Essay Writing Competition recognises Prof. Basheer’s impact on Indian IP law and legal education. Various scholarships and fellowships have been instituted in his name to support aspiring legal professionals.
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The post discusses why yoga sequences, even if arranged creatively, are not eligible for copyright protection as dance choreography under US law. It explains the legal reasoning behind court decisions and the distinction between practical methods and artistic works.
Read more about Yoga Sequence is not Dance Choreography for Copyright ProtectionOne more way to speedy patents in India approved, EPO launches revamped Espacenet and other patent news
The Union Cabinet’s approval of the Patent Prosecution Highway with Japan marks a notable step for faster patents in India, especially for startups and MSMEs. Additional highlights include EPO’s launch of the new Espacenet search tool, WIPO’s publication of leading IP judgments, and key Indian Patent Office updates.
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