Introduction The inherent nature of intellectual property often leads to overlapping rights for an owner over the same subject matter. This creates challenges for enforcement agencies in ensuring that these rights coexist smoothly and in setting consistent legal precedents. One such area of uncertainty arises between copyright and design law, particularly with regard to artistic […]
Introduction India has established itself as a global hub for pharmaceutical research, often referred to as “the pharmacy of the world.” This status was redefined in 2005 when India aligned its intellectual property (IP) regime with the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement. The Patents (Amendment) Act of 2005 introduced full patent protection […]
Introduction In recent years, many celebrities have sought to protect their reputation and popularity by registering their birth names and professional names as trademarks worldwide. In India, while ‘celebrity’ isn’t clearly defined in IP law, the Copyright Act uses ‘performer,’ which includes actors, singers, musicians, dancers, and other public entertainers. Historically, trademark offices were hesitant […]
Introduction The recent judgment from the Delhi High Court in the case of Communication Components Antenna Inc. v. Mobi Antenna Technologies (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd & Ors. [1] has set a significant precedent in the realm of patent litigation. This landmark decision, delivered on May 16, 2024, not only emphasizes the stringent standards of patent enforcement […]