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And the lawsuit goes to….

Recently the Internet domain registrar, GoDaddy had its Oscar-worthy moment, winning against the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (‘Academy’ for brevity). The Academy...

Importance of IP For Start-ups and Entrepreneurs (Part X): Checklist for Start-ups

These are some basic questions VCs and Investors ask before investing in a start-up. What is the value of Intellectual Property (IP) for the start-up's...

Importance of IP for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs (Part II): Trademarks

Choosing the right name/business representation word, logo, device or any other form of business representation is generally the first asset created by an entrepreneur, Often,...

Will ALPHABET get Google into Trademark Trouble?

Google's announcement that it would be using the house mark “ALPHABET” for its holding company sparked off a series of debates about trademark implications of...

Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 1

This post gives trade mark statistics for the last decade. Trademark applications are filed to register a trademark with a national or regional Intellectual Property...

Lionsgate sues Ameritrade for using ‘Dirty Dancing’ dialogue

All of us at some point have watched and loved the film “Dirty Dancing”. The film is legendary for different reasons- the impeccable dance routines,...

Disney finally dances to Deadmau5’s tune

Deadmau5 the Canadian progressive-house music producer who made his first tour of India last year had found himself in a trademark battle with the most loved...

Fundamentals of IP and Licensing – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala at IIMB

Dr. Kalyan Kankanala examines fundamental aspects of intellectual property and licensing, emphasising practical and legal nuances. The presentation highlights various IP types and focuses on music licensing as an illustrative example.