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Trade Secret Violation – A Hypothetical Indian Case Scenario

The post provides an analytical overview of trade secret violation in India, exploring legal remedies available in the absence of a specific statute. It discusses relevant case law, contractual protection, and the challenges faced by Indian businesses regarding confidential information.

Reasonable Measures for Secrecy

Reasonable measures are crucial for trade secret protection under Indian law. This post objectively analyses legal requirements, including confidentiality agreements, security protocols, and the role of industry norms. Reliance on practices alone is cautioned against.

Integrating Secrecy and Exclusivity to Gain Competitive Advantage

This post explores the strategic integration of patent and trade secret protection to secure competitive advantage for inventions in India. Key factors and legal provisions are analysed to guide optimal intellectual property decisions.

Secrecy Obligations of Employees

This article analyses the secrecy obligations of employees in India, with a focus on trade secrets and related court decisions. It explores how confidentiality and non compete agreements are treated by Indian courts and the principles derived from these cases.

Trade Secret Case Law Jurisprudence in India- 1

This post analyses a foundational Indian case on trade secret protection, demonstrating how courts recognise confidential business information. It discusses the legal significance of confidentiality agreements and technical documentation in trade secret disputes.

Trade Secrets Basics

The post analyses trade secrets protection, covering definitions, legal requirements, and typical enforcement mechanisms in India. It clarifies liability, defences, and the unlimited term of trade secret protection.

Data protection in India-Part I

This post reviews the Srikrishna Committee’s White Paper on data protection in India, outlining its structure and key legal issues. It sets the stage for further analysis focusing on privacy, intellectual property, and related rights.

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

This presentation is titled "Intellectual Property and Business" and was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala to the students at the Indian Institute of Management...

Fundamentals of Intellectual Property – Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at UPES School of Law

The following presentation titled "Fundamentals of Intellectual Property" is part of the Patent Law and Practice Program being taught by the BananaIP Team to the B.tech-LLB Students...

Privacy and Intellectual Property: Are we trying to kill the snake with a log?

This article examines the Supreme Court’s broad interpretation of the right to privacy and its significant effects on intellectual property law in India. It considers how privacy now influences publicity rights, performer’s rights, and digital data, raising critical questions about future legal and commercial practices.