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Copyrights, Fair Dealing, and Fair Use in India

This post discusses the fair dealing and fair use provisions under the Indian Copyright Act, focusing on Section 52 and its exceptions. It provides a clear table mapping each provision to the specific types of works affected, offering clarity for users and practitioners.

INDIAN TRADEMARK LAW ON PROTECTION OF MOVIE TITLE – PART 3

This post provides a comparative analysis of trademark protection for movie titles in the US and India. It examines USPTO registration criteria and explores how single film titles are treated under both legal frameworks.

Is it really time to break Patents in India?

This post analyses recent calls to dismantle the patent system in India, offering a structured critique of such arguments. It emphasises the importance of a balanced approach that integrates both open innovation and patent protection for sustained technological progress.

PayPal and Paytm Trademark Dispute

The PayPal and Paytm trademark dispute centres on alleged similarities in their logos and the potential for consumer confusion under Indian trademark law. This analysis explores the legal arguments and key judicial precedents that inform the case.

Patenting Software-related Inventions

This post analyses recent US legal decisions shaping software patent eligibility, focusing on the Alice test and key Federal Circuit rulings. It offers practical insights into how software inventions can meet patent requirements under evolving judicial standards.

Indian Performing Right Society v. Aditya Pandey & Ors.

This post analyses the Supreme Court’s decision in Indian Performing Right Society v. Aditya Pandey, clarifying royalty payments for sound recordings. The judgment affirms that broadcasters need only pay royalties to the sound recording’s copyright owner, not to the authors of underlying musical or lyrical works.

GS Media Judgement on hyperlinking

The GS Media judgement by the CJEU examines when hyperlinking constitutes a communication to the public under copyright law. The decision highlights the importance of knowledge and commercial intent in determining liability.

IPR and Access to Affordable Medicines: How affordable are We?

This post examines the complex interaction between intellectual property rights and access to affordable medicines in India. It provides a legal analysis of policy challenges and judicial decisions, highlighting the ongoing balance between innovation and public access to healthcare.

Adding Some Fun to the Equation-Weight Loss Patents II

This post examines inventive patents that combine technology and gamification to support weight loss. By analysing unique approaches such as exercise games and smart devices, it highlights how fun and innovation can transform healthy living. The analysis provides a legal perspective on weight management inventions.

World’s Best IP Blogs – Kluwer Patent Blog

The Kluwer Patent Blog delivers expert analysis and updates on European patent law, featuring contributions from leading global practitioners. Its comprehensive coverage and insightful commentary make it a valued resource for patent professionals.