Category: Intellectual Property

The Web Of Cybersquatting: Are Laws Needed To Clean Up The Web?

4th February, 2022 - 12:44 pm Categories: Intellectual Property

INTRODUCTION The internet’s unavoidable presence and use in our daily lives is the pinnacle of modern technological innovation. However, this progress has also served as a breeding environment for a variety of illegal activities. Cybersquatting is one such activity that has gained interntaional and national attention. CYBERSQUATTING Cybersquatting is defined as registering, trafficking, or using … Continue reading The Web Of Cybersquatting: Are Laws Needed To Clean Up The Web?

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Whether Copyright Registration Of A Label Is Necessary For Claiming Relief In The Court Of Law

4th February, 2022 - 12:22 pm Categories: Intellectual Property

INTRODUCTION From the beginning of time, man has always evolved with the help of his intellect. This intellect has helped in creating ideas and some of the world’s most prized possessions. But without any regulatory framework, this expression of ideas was threatened by infringement, non-development and lack of financial incentive that led to disheartened artists. … Continue reading Whether Copyright Registration Of A Label Is Necessary For Claiming Relief In The Court Of Law

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Is The Concept Of A Social Media Influencer Still Underdeveloped In India?

1st February, 2022 - 1:30 pm Categories: Intellectual Property

“The Defendant is falling under a nascent category of individuals, popularly known as “social media influencers” – J. Kathawala[1] This statement was quoted by a single-judge bench of the Hon’ble Bombay High Court while recognizing social media influencers. An order was granted in favor of the plaintiff i.e. Marico Limited by the court but subsequently, … Continue reading Is The Concept Of A Social Media Influencer Still Underdeveloped In India?

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Buyer’s Cartels: A Concern For Competition Law

31st January, 2022 - 4:42 am Categories: Competition Law Intellectual Property

INTRODUCTION There is a wide connotation to the word “cartel.” The interpretation adopted by a majority of jurists and legislatures suggests that the word must be understood in the true spirit of competition law, which is to promote healthy competition in a free and fair market. However, reality begs to differ, with the word having … Continue reading Buyer’s Cartels: A Concern For Competition Law

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Role Of Corporate Governance In The Performance Of Organisation

24th January, 2022 - 12:54 pm Categories: Intellectual Property

INTRODUCTION Corporate Governance is formed by merging two words “Corporate” and“Governance”. Corporate is derived from the word corporation which means a separate legal entity distinct from its members, simply referred to as a company. Whereas governance means a set of rules, policies, and procedures required to manage and run any company. Thus, corporate governance refers … Continue reading Role Of Corporate Governance In The Performance Of Organisation

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International Trademark Registration: Procedural Aspects

14th January, 2022 - 4:03 am Categories: Intellectual Property

Introduction Trademark rights, like other intellectual property rights, are considered different in each country or jurisdiction (hence “jurisdiction”) where they are obtained. Each jurisdiction has the right to recognize and protect trademark rights in a way that is consistent with its policy objectives. Although the term “international trademark rights” refers to a set of trademark … Continue reading International Trademark Registration: Procedural Aspects

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IP Waiver and Its Applicability in The Contemporary Times: Part II

31st December, 2021 - 7:12 am Categories: Intellectual Property

INTRODUCTION As discussed in part I of the blog, an IP waiver “removes” intellectual property protection for a limited time. India and South Africa had come up with an initiative that proposes that countries have the option of not applying patents and other intellectual property related to health products and technologies, such as therapeutics, diagnostics, … Continue reading IP Waiver and Its Applicability in The Contemporary Times: Part II

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IP Waiver and Its Applicability in The Contemporary Times: Part I

30th December, 2021 - 12:32 pm Categories: Intellectual Property

INTRODUCTION Intellectual Property Rights vest with the owner of any intellectual property. Intellectual property includes any property which comes out as a creation of the human mind. It could involve the biggest invention or any innovation done to solve a problem prevailing in society. These rights are provided to the inventor in many different forms … Continue reading IP Waiver and Its Applicability in The Contemporary Times: Part I

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The Model Tenancy Act, 2021: Resolution of Tenancy Disputes

29th December, 2021 - 5:04 am Categories: Intellectual Property News & Updates

History of Rent Control Laws in India Rent Control Acts were first introduced by the USA and other countries to monitor the uninhibited increase in rent and tenant eviction. In India, the first-ever Rent Control Act was the Bombay Rent (War Restrictions) Act, 1918 (“the 1918 Act”) enacted in the foreground of World War I … Continue reading The Model Tenancy Act, 2021: Resolution of Tenancy Disputes

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Liabilities of an Infringer in an Infringement Suit: A Case Analysis

17th December, 2021 - 11:07 am Categories: Intellectual Property

Introduction: In the recent judgment of the Delhi High Court dated 13th December 2021, it was observed that “When an infringer seeks to defend patent infringement on the ground that the patent is invalid, the onus to prove the invalidity of patent lies heavily on an infringer and this standard has to be met when … Continue reading Liabilities of an Infringer in an Infringement Suit: A Case Analysis

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