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Can the Human Body Be a Trademark?
Introduction: Branding is More than the Tangible The age of digitalisation means that branding no longer remains in the implementation of a logo, slogan, or product design. Individual identity and brand identity are merging more and more. Celebrities, sportsmen, and influencers also exploit their personae to earn money, performing and selling themselves at the same time. Can a human body part, a gesture, a posture or even a facial feature be trademarked? If you thought of the
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Law Firm in Bangalore | Khurana and Khurana
Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India , is a hub for technology companies, start-ups, R&D centers, and multinational corporations. To support this dynamic business environment, Khurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys , established a strong presence in Bangalore, delivering top-tier legal, IP, corporate, and litigation services across South India. Over the years, K&K has been recognized as leading law firms in Bangalore . Our Bangalore team comprises experienced seaso
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Beyond Tariffs – The Intellectual Property Rights Dimension of the US-China Trade War
The trading relationship between the U.S. and China has not only been complex and continuously tense, but it is also deeply interdependent. This complexity necessitates careful consideration of many variables: target sectors, domestic political motivations, international economic implications, impacts on supply chains, and implications for consumers. Tariffs and trade restrictions were first imposed as stated, to correct trade deficits and to curb improper trade practices, in
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Blurred Boundaries: Can Player-Generated Game Content Be Protected by Intellectual Property Law — Infringement or Innovation?
Introduction Player-generated content refers to any creation, including images or texts, developed by a player within a game. This includes the customisation of stories, rule sets, game modes, skins, levels, maps or any other modifications. A key concern in the realm of player-generated content is that of ownership, as the legal framework does not explicitly provide clear guidelines for determining it. The conflict between the game developer and the player in this regard is w
3 days ago8 min read


Ensuring Access to Life-Saving Medicines: The Case for Compulsory Licensing in Rare Diseases
Rare diseases pose some of the gravest challenges in healthcare. Though uncommon individually, they collectively affect millions of people worldwide. Often these diseases require specialized, lifelong treatments that come with exorbitant price tags. In India, patients suffering from conditions such as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), haemophilia, thalassemia, and others face tremendous hurdles obtaining affordable medicines. This has placed compulsory licensing, a legal provisi
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India Rolls Out CNAP in 2026: Official Caller Name Display to Fight Spam, powered by KYC Databases and Privacy Opt-Out
Introduction India’s telecom sector took a bold step in October 2025 when the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) approved the rollout of the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) system. With this move, by March 2026, most people in India will see a verified caller name on their phone each time they receive a call. The main goal is to reduce spam and fraud, but there are important consequences for data privacy and how telecom companies manage their proprietary databases.
Dec 54 min read
The Critical Link between Disclosure in Provisional Spec. and Priority Dates: Lessons from a Madras HC Ruling
In a significant ruling by Madras High Court, an order of the Patent Controller was overturned and the application was remanded back for reconsideration for failing to consider the contentions raised on the priority date of the prior art while considering the issue of anticipation by prior claiming. The case involved an appeal against the order rejecting the application for a patent application concerning EC composition comprising Pendimethalin and Metribuzin. A patent appl
Dec 53 min read


Enforcing AI Accountability Through Public Interest Lawsuits
Introduction AI, which stands for artificial intelligence, is the most powerful technical force that is changing human life in the 21st century. Already in 2025, artificial intelligence will be integrated into our everyday lives to the point where it will even influence how we work, learn, read news, receive medical help, and make decisions for ourselves. AI systems are affecting billions of interactions every day, from driverless cars to custom-made education and predictive
Dec 46 min read


Legal Aspects of Film Remakes: When Inspiration Turns into Infringement
Introduction: Where does the line between inspiration and infringement lie? Film remake is a field that requires creative vision as well as a great deal of legal knowledge. Issues of copyright, key court cases, and licensing agreements play a role in what is and isn’t allowed in a remake, which may also be considered plagiarism. This blog looks at the legal issues related to film remakes, and we see out which is the line between tribute and infringement we are to be drawn. Un
Dec 35 min read


The Indian Legal Challenges of Brain-Computer Interface Patents and Data Privacy
Brain-Computer Interface(BCI) is a revolutionary concept which aids the people in numerous ways and the aid is beyond the wordy comprehension and building a BCI requires a lot investment and the Return of Investment for building a BCI can only be cultivated by patenting the BCI. However, the Patent Act, 1970 imposes the double-dead lock towards the patenting a BCI, through section 3(k) and 3(i) and it has regulatory restriction from other laws also. This blog explore the Lega
Dec 28 min read


Economics and Finance in Journalism: Corruption Encroaching on Media Privacy
Introduction In a society that prioritizes headlines and instant news, the role of journalism is frequently labeled as the “fourth estate of democracy.” It is assumed to be a vigilant observer, revealing wrongdoings, making power answerable, and communicating to the citizens. However, what occurs when the observer turns out to be weak and corrupt, just like the corrupt situation it is supposed to bring to light? Over the last two decades, the economics of journalism has chan
Dec 110 min read


Parallel Imports: How the Grey Market Turns Savings into a Supplier Dilemma
Grey market or parallel imports is a quite curious and controversial concept in the contemporary international market. However, suppose that you buy a real iPhone or a good perfume that is going to be sold somewhere in another country, at a lower price in a non-officials shop. That's a parallel import. It is not a fake one, yet it has not been sold through the official channels of the company. It is the combination of two powerful ideas, that of free trade and the protection
Nov 284 min read
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