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Prohibition and Absorption or Regularization of Contract Labour under Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970

5th September, 2024 - 11:56 am Categories: labour Law

INTRODUCTION A substantial and expanding employment sector is contract labour. It is widespread in the service sector and practically all industries, job sectors, and related businesses. Workers hired by a contractor on behalf of another company are typically referred to by this term. A major concern for the government is the exploitation of contract workers, … Continue reading Prohibition and Absorption or Regularization of Contract Labour under Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970

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The Remotely Charted Territory Of Orphan Works

4th September, 2024 - 12:23 pm Categories: Copyright

Introduction “Orphan works are works that are protected by copyright, but the author cannot be identified or found”[1]. Any creative work whether literature, music, films, or art, where the copyright holder is difficult to trace or cannot be located is an orphan work. Within the enormous landscape of copyright law, the problem of orphan works … Continue reading The Remotely Charted Territory Of Orphan Works

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Trademark Registration Process in India

3rd September, 2024 - 5:36 am Categories: Trademark

Introduction A trademark could be in a form of a word, logo, device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, or signature which is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one entity from those of another. It can include the shape of the goods, their packaging, and the combination of colors, and it needs to … Continue reading Trademark Registration Process in India

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Legal Accountability of States for Environmental Harm Caused By Space Activities

2nd September, 2024 - 9:11 am Categories: Environment Law Practice

Ever since the advent of space exploration initiated by the launch of the first artificial satellites and the advancement of rocket technology in the 1950s, a multitude of nations, including the USA and the then Soviet Union, have increasingly participated in space endeavours or expressed intentions to utilize space more extensively. While not all of … Continue reading Legal Accountability of States for Environmental Harm Caused By Space Activities

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Trademark Infringement and Geographical Boundaries: Lessons from Lacoste v. Crocodile Case

31st August, 2024 - 5:49 am Categories: Trademark Infringement

Introduction It was an auspicious August for the French luxury fashion brand Lacoste. Global headlines were made with Novak Djokovic, the foremost brand ambassador of Lacoste, winning the Paris Olympics Gold, which was followed by success in a two-decade-long trademark infringement case in Delhi High Court against internationally renowned Singapore-based company Crocodile International[1]. Decided on … Continue reading Trademark Infringement and Geographical Boundaries: Lessons from Lacoste v. Crocodile Case

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Role and Challenges of Copyright Socities in Modern Ip Law.

30th August, 2024 - 1:03 pm Categories: Copyright

Understanding the challenges and role of copyright Societies: This blog delves into the role and challenges of copyright societies. It explores how these societies protect the right of creators, the impact of legal interpretations on copyright licensing and the implication of recent rulings. The article highlights the necessity for clear and precise legislative drafting to … Continue reading Role and Challenges of Copyright Socities in Modern Ip Law.

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Emoji-Infused Agreements: Unveiling their Contractual Validit

29th August, 2024 - 9:09 am Categories: Digital Media

Introduction According to the guidelines outlined in the Indian Contract Act of 1872, legally binding contracts must be entered into. E-contract execution has increased significantly in the age of electronic media and e-commerce. Contracts that are valid in court can be formed using the emojis that are prevalent in digital interactions. The legitimacy of e-contracts, … Continue reading Emoji-Infused Agreements: Unveiling their Contractual Validit

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Implications of the DPDP Act: Checklist for Drafting BGV Clauses in Employment Contracts

28th August, 2024 - 7:22 am Categories: Data Protection

With the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 [hereinafter “the Act”] in place, employers have to comply with certain privacy obligations. The Act, imposes the duty on all Data Fiduciaries to adopt such technical safeguards as to prevent data breach and seeks to protect all kinds of digital data, regardless of whether it is sensitive … Continue reading Implications of the DPDP Act: Checklist for Drafting BGV Clauses in Employment Contracts

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Legal Issues Faced In Fashion Industry

27th August, 2024 - 9:53 am Categories: Fashion Law labour Law

INTRODUCTION Being a stand-alone industry which is very dynamic and fast, fashion faces many legal challenges. The fashion industry functions within a complex and evolving legal framework. Renowned for its creative and impactful progressions and this blog explores the complex legal challenges that fashion companies encounter in the present day, including Intellectual Property Rights, Employment … Continue reading Legal Issues Faced In Fashion Industry

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Case Analysis: Bhaktivedanta Book Trust V. Bhagvatam.In

26th August, 2024 - 7:02 am Categories: Copyright

Introduction The plaintiff, Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, filed a lawsuit seeking a permanent injunction to prevent copyright infringement, along with damages, against several John Doe websites and mobile applications (the Defendants) for unauthorized distribution of the plaintiff’s copyrighted works. The court recognized that piracy occurred across multiple languages in which the plaintiff’s work was published. It … Continue reading Case Analysis: Bhaktivedanta Book Trust V. Bhagvatam.In

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