The internet boom had reverberating outcomes of which the expansion of Trademark Law was one. Consumerism and commercial activities over the internet brought with it the challenge of Domain Name disputes because of dilution and infringing acts. Although the issues exist within the realm of trademarks, they still need a thorough reading in the light […]
Read MoreFollowing the power vested in the Central Government under Section 47 of the Designs Act, 2000, a new set of rules have been promulgated to carry out the provisions of this Act in consonance with the established international norms accustomed to meet the challenges of the Indian subcontinent. The enforcement of this Amendment was envisioned […]
Read MoreFast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) are those with a limited shelf life. This short durability is because of high consumer demand and because the very nature of the product suggests quick depletion. The term FMCG applies to almost every category of consumer goods, ranging from food and beverages to household cleaning products, medicines, cosmetics, clothing, […]
Read MoreAlthough the law of copyright is a well-established field, there are a handful of innovative and new sub-categories that come up for consideration now and then before the legislature and judiciary. Due to an ever-changing, quickly developing society, new areas grow and become predominant enough to create unanticipated issues, which the law catches up with […]
Read MoreExpressing oneself by utilizing e-platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram has become an integral element of freedom of speech and expression in the much-digitized world. It becomes imperative to set the rules straight to exercise such freedom in the fairest possible way without inviting any trouble. Who are Intermediaries? As per the Organisation for Economic Co-operation […]
Read MoreBefore getting into a comprehensive analysis of how unfair competition is intertwined with trademarks, the question that needs to be asked is, what is unfair trade practice? Unfair trade practices refer to the use of various deceptive, fraudulent, or unethical methods to get business. Unfair trade practices include misrepresentation, false advertising of a good or […]
Read MoreThe vast multiplication of lawsuits and the delay caused by courts has resulted in the sprouting-up of newer avenues to resolve disputes. Of these many avenues, the recourse to the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanism can be counted as one of the preferred routes of conflict resolution when it comes to Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs). […]
Read MoreArtificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly driving crucial developments in technology and businesses. It is being employed across a wide range of industries with an impact on almost every aspect of the creation. The availability of large amounts of training data and the advances in affordable high computing power is fueling AI’s growth. Today, the tasks […]
Read MoreCompanies across the world have recognized the power of valuation of Intellectual Property (IP) assets as it provides a highly competitive advantage for trade in a competitive market place. During the last few years, the commercial environment has experienced a paradigm shift with the effect of intangible assets as a notion receiving attention and becoming […]
Read MoreTechnology and science are ever-evolving in times of digitization and globalization. For keeping in pace with the demands of the consumers as well as stakeholders of a business, the law comes in handy. This article will project some light on the intermingling role of Intellectual Property (IP) in the domain of brand protection in the […]
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