Intellectual property law

Relevance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

This article examines the legal and practical relevance of Intellectual Property Rights in India. It discusses how IPR protects innovation and creativity while fostering economic and societal growth through structured legal mechanisms.

Threatened Co-existence of Breeders Rights and Patent Rights

This post analyses the threatened co-existence of breeders rights and patent rights in plant innovation law. It discusses the lack of breeders exemption in patent law and the resulting challenges for researchers and breeders. Legal and practical solutions are evaluated within the Indian and international context.

Super Cassettes Industries v. Myspace Inc and Anr.

The Delhi High Court in Super Cassettes Industries v. Myspace addressed intermediary liability for copyright infringement under Indian law. The court held that internet platforms may be liable for infringing content, especially after receiving notice from the copyright owner.

SAP Aktiengesellschaft & Anr (Plaintiff) Vs. Sadiq Pasha, Proprietor, M/s Neologik India

The Delhi High Court restrained Neologik India from using pirated SAP software and awarded punitive damages for copyright infringement. This decision highlights the judiciary’s strict approach to commercial software piracy and the significance of punitive damages in such cases.

Trademark Registration: Prima Facie Evidence of Validity?

The Delhi High Court has held that trademark registration does not automatically serve as prima facie evidence of validity. This decision, particularly impacting descriptive marks, invites scrutiny of Section 31 of the Trademarks Act 1999 and its practical effects.

IP Licensing – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at IIM – Bangalore

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Patent Law – Rationale and Life Cycle – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at NLS – Bangalore

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Bajaj-TVS Litigation

The Bajaj-TVS litigation explores the complexities of enforcing patent rights in the Indian motorcycle industry. Courts examined the validity and scope of patents, ultimately finding the technologies distinct and lifting the interim injunction. This case provides insight into judicial reasoning in Indian patent disputes.

Is the President of Senegal Entitled to Royalties?

The post examines if the President of Senegal can claim royalties from the African Renaissance statue as its designer. Analysing copyright laws and government work provisions, it concludes that the State owns the copyright, while the President retains moral rights.

Intellectual Property and Licensing – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at IIM – Bangalore

IIM-B Presentation on Intellectual Property and Licensing from BananaIP Counsels Intellectual Property Patents Copyrights Trade Marks Trade Secrets Industrial Designs Plant Varieties Traditional Knowledge...