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Part II: Descriptive Marks – Can They be Protected?

This post analyses how US trademark law treats descriptive marks, addressing their registration requirements and the concept of secondary meaning. It also covers the significance of the Principal and Supplemental Registers for such marks.

The Impact of Parallel Import of Copyright on Publishers in India in Light of Copyright Amendment Bill, 2010

This post evaluates the legal and practical impact of parallel import of copyright in India, focusing on the proposed changes under the Copyright Amendment Bill 2010. It critically assesses the interests of publishers, authors, and consumers within the Indian legal framework.

Battle of Instant Photography

The Kodak versus Polaroid case marked a turning point in the instant photography sector. This post analyses the legal dispute, the resulting injunction, and its impact on both companies, reflecting on the broader significance for patent law in photography.

Netflix Finances Mumbai Based Digital Studio, Katy Perry Loses Copyright Battle, ByteDance to Launch its Search Engine in China and more

The post reviews July 2019 copyright trends, major copyright disputes involving Indian and international artists, and strategic moves by Netflix and ByteDance. It also covers government efforts to promote rural products through e-commerce in India.

Technology Transfer – The Indian Perspective!

This post explores the evolving landscape of technology transfer in India, with a focus on intellectual property and university-industry collaboration. It provides an analytical perspective on policy developments and the strategic importance of technology commercialization for Indian universities.

Role of Third Parties in Patent Grant Process

The post explores how third parties can intervene in the Indian patent grant process through opposition and revocation mechanisms. It provides a clear overview of procedural rights, relevant authorities, and legal definitions under Indian patent law.

Abraham Lincoln – the Patent Enthusiast!

Abraham Lincoln, famed for abolishing slavery, was also an inventor and the only US president to hold a patent. His flotation device for boats highlights his interest in patent law and technological innovation.

Ideas, Concepts, Scripts & Stories – Protecting Ideas in the Entertainment Industry Part IV

This post explores the legal protection of ideas and concepts in the entertainment industry through a significant Indian case. It analyses how breach of confidence and copyright law were applied to safeguard a scriptwriter’s original work.

Pepsodent’s Attaaaack on Colgate Continues

The Delhi High Court declined Colgate’s request for an interim injunction against Pepsodent’s comparative advertisements. The Court analysed trademark, advertising, and competition law, clarifying the legal boundaries of comparative advertising in India.

Why do Inventors Invent?

This post explores what motivates Indian inventors, highlighting that most are driven by non-financial reasons rather than financial incentives. Based on research among R and D professionals, it questions the effectiveness of current patent-based incentive schemes and suggests the need for a broader approach.