The weekly update reviews key trademark and intellectual property developments in India, including legal victories, new filings, and industry awards. Highlights include India Today’s domain dispute win, new brand collaborations, and ongoing efforts to recognize unique regional products.
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India on USTR Watch List, Delhi High Court Allows Export of Patented Drugs for Research, Pepsi Offers to Settle with Potato Farmers, and more
This week’s update highlights India’s inclusion in the USTR Priority Watch List, Delhi High Court’s allowance for export of patented drugs for research, and PepsiCo’s settlement offer to potato farmers. The post also covers patent statistics and key international IP news.
Read more about India on USTR Watch List, Delhi High Court Allows Export of Patented Drugs for Research, Pepsi Offers to Settle with Potato Farmers, and moreProtecting Celebrity Rights Through Trademark & Copyright Laws
This article examines how trademark and copyright laws protect celebrity rights in the USA, UK, and India. It discusses the legal scope of personality, privacy, and publicity rights, highlighting the need for robust legislative measures in India.
Read more about Protecting Celebrity Rights Through Trademark & Copyright LawsMaking a Mark – Framing Strategy for India
This article discusses trademark strategy in India, with a focus on attaining and protecting famous trademark status. It analyses the criteria for fame and the legal risks of genericization, offering structured guidance for brand protection.
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The right of publicity in India allows individuals to control the commercial use of their identity, drawing a line between property and privacy rights. Indian law on this subject is still developing, requiring a broader approach for greater commercial value.
Read more about India and Right of Publicity‘Gene Sequences’ Not Copyright Worthy!
The Delhi High Court held that gene sequences cannot be protected as copyright or confidential information under Indian law. The Court highlighted the need for originality and distinguished gene sequences from computer programs, referencing relevant statutes for clarity.
Read more about ‘Gene Sequences’ Not Copyright Worthy!Happy Feet – Useful Invention
This post discusses Guadalupe Olvera’s patented foot drying device designed for diabetic patients, highlighting her inventive process and legal challenges. The article offers insights into patent law and the significance of healthcare innovations.
Read more about Happy Feet – Useful InventionOnline Piracy: A Convenient Crime
The post examines how the shutdown of Megaupload highlights the convenience and widespread appeal of online piracy. It analyses motivations behind digital piracy and suggests legal and technological strategies to address the issue.
Read more about Online Piracy: A Convenient CrimeThe IP Story of Small Enterprises in India
The post critically analyses the IP challenges faced by small enterprises in India. It discusses the limitations of current awareness and support systems, and the resulting business impact of inadequate IP strategies.
Read more about The IP Story of Small Enterprises in IndiaBell Helicopter v. Eurocopter
The Bell Helicopter v. Eurocopter case addresses allegations of helicopter landing gear patent infringement in Canada. The court’s decision clarified patent validity, infringement, and the future use of Bell’s landing gear technology.
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