The Supreme Court of India upheld the Bombay High Court’s interpretation that intellectual property, including research data, qualifies as ‘property’ under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. This decision enables victims of caste-based atrocities to claim compensation for loss of intellectual assets. The ruling affirms the protection of knowledge-based assets and expands the legal definition of property under the Act.
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Well Knownness of a Trademark – Part II – Popularity among Substantial Segment of Public
The post analyses the legal benchmarks for establishing a trademark as well known, emphasizing the necessity of recognition among a substantial segment of relevant consumers. It discusses case law and evidentiary standards required to demonstrate such reputation in Indian trademark law.
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