Category: Intellectual Property

S.M. DYECHEM LTD. VERSUS CADBURY (INDIA) LTD.

10th August, 2023 - 12:07 pm Categories: Intellectual Property

Parties The Appellant-Plaintiff is the registered proprietor of the trademark “piknik” and has been in the business of preparing potato chips, potato wafers, etc. since 1988. The Respondent Defendant Cadbury is a household name in India. They have been marketing chocolates since 1948. Brief Facts Brief facts of the case are as follows The Appellant-Plaintiff … Continue reading S.M. DYECHEM LTD. VERSUS CADBURY (INDIA) LTD.

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Defending IPL From Ambush Marketing Strategies

25th July, 2023 - 9:25 am Categories: Intellectual Property Trademark

Introduction Sports play a massive role in everyone’s lives as a source of entertainment and unparalleled passion, contributing to 5% GDP of world’s economy[1]. Sports industry is one of the biggest industries across globe now owing to people’s increasing interest in the same. One such example is the popular Indian Premier League of cricket in … Continue reading Defending IPL From Ambush Marketing Strategies

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Analysis of Bar Council Notification Permitting Entry of Foreign Lawyers and Firms

8th April, 2023 - 11:41 am Categories: Foreign Law Intellectual Property

Introduction In a recent momentous development in the legal world, The BCI has allowed foreign lawyers and firms to practise in India on a reciprocity basis.[1] Reciprocity here means the allowance of rights and privileges extended by BCI to the lawyers and firms of one state if it extends identical rights to Indian legal professionals.[2] … Continue reading Analysis of Bar Council Notification Permitting Entry of Foreign Lawyers and Firms

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Ip Suspension During War Crimes: In The Light Of Russia – Ukraine Atrocities

7th March, 2023 - 7:02 am Categories: Intellectual Property

Introduction Understanding the concept of war crimes, it is easily extractable that life is the most important right that humankind possesses and it shall be protected at all costs. Anything that stands in the way of right to life should be suspended entirely or to the extent it is creating contradiction. Article 21 of the … Continue reading Ip Suspension During War Crimes: In The Light Of Russia – Ukraine Atrocities

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Intellectual Property Law Judgment Analysis: Sujata Chaudhri v. Swarupa Ghosh

23rd February, 2023 - 6:01 am Categories: Intellectual Property

Introduction The present case relates to an almost identical logo of 2 (two) Law firms. Here, the plaintiff, Ms. Sujata Chaudhri, proprietor and managing partner of Sujata Chaudhri IP attorneys, sought a permanent injunction restraining trademark infringement, copyright infringement, and passing off against the Defendant, Ms. Swarupa Ghosh, an IP lawyer. The order was passed … Continue reading Intellectual Property Law Judgment Analysis: Sujata Chaudhri v. Swarupa Ghosh

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Should Betting Be Legalized In India?

9th February, 2023 - 5:58 am Categories: Intellectual Property

Introduction A fundamental aspect of human nature is betting. It permeates every aspect of Indian society. People view it as a respectable form of recreation, whether be horse racing wagering or street animal fights. Despite the fact that it’s against the law to bet on sporting events, such as cricket matches, many people still do … Continue reading Should Betting Be Legalized In India?

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Strikes And Lockout Analysis Under Industrial Dispute Act, 1947

3rd February, 2023 - 6:30 am Categories: Intellectual Property

Introduction “Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if labor had not first existed. Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the higher consideration.” – Abraham Lincoln Labour has always been significant and accounted for productivity and output, as they … Continue reading Strikes And Lockout Analysis Under Industrial Dispute Act, 1947

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Intellectual Property Rights : Protection of Fashion Designs in India

30th January, 2023 - 6:22 am Categories: Design Intellectual Property

Introduction With the general popularity of private brands, Indian consumers are looking for ways to access fashion companies, thanks to increased media exposure, more awareness, goals, and a larger share of disposable cash. For these fashion companies, it is not easy to keep the business afloat with the spiralling competition. In order to consistently progress, … Continue reading Intellectual Property Rights : Protection of Fashion Designs in India

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Khadi and Village Industries Commission Suit

23rd January, 2023 - 7:02 am Categories: Intellectual Property Khadi Industries Trademark

Introduction A recognisable phrase, word, emblem, or symbol that identifies a particular product and legally distinguishes it from all other products of its sort is referred to as a trademark. A trademark recognises the company’s ownership of the brand and solely distinguishes a product as being its own. Generally speaking, trademarks are regarded as a … Continue reading Khadi and Village Industries Commission Suit

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Tangible Fixation And Preclusion Of Emphemeral Art

5th January, 2023 - 7:27 am Categories: Copyright Intellectual Property

Introduction Art is considered to be a gift to mankind, it has been there since the time immemorial with humans from Madhubani wall paintings of Mithila in 7th century BCE to graffiti of 21st century, art has developed its forms. It is believed that art embodies great influence on human life it is a form … Continue reading Tangible Fixation And Preclusion Of Emphemeral Art

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