INSIGHTS

Section 60 of the Copyright Act, 1957 provides a unique statutory shield against baseless infringement allegations, allowing aggrieved parties to seek declaratory relief, injunctions, and damages when copyright owners issue threats without genuine basis. The Delhi High Court’s ruling in Associated Broadcasting Co. Ltd. v. Google LLC exemplifies this provision’s contemporary relevance, particularly amid digital platform disputes. Statutory Framework Section 60 empowers “any pe

Introduction Design rights and trademark protection overlap ever-so-briefly when the “design” of a commodity transcends its aesthetic nature and steps into the shoes of being a source-identifier. However, such evergreening of monopolistic rights has often been denied by Courts. Recently, in Godrej v. Reckitt [1] (“ the Harpic case ”), the Hon’ble Calcutta High Court upheld the tenets of fair competition in the market by refusing to protect the shape and structure of Harpic

Introduction China produces more than 80% of the world’s solar panels, a feat that has dramatically lowered costs and accelerated the global shift to renewable energy. However, this dominance has come at a price: intense price competition and overproduction have eroded profits and discouraged investment in new technologies. The National Intellectual Property Administration collaborated with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to introduce an 11-point policy fr

Introduction Thailand stands out as a leader in intellectual property education across Southeast Asia. On January 21, 2026, the country rolled out the first upgraded WIPO Academy course in a national language among ASEAN members. Working hand in hand with the Department of Intellectual Property, the WIPO Academy brought the DL101-TH General Course on Intellectual Property to life on Thailand’s own eLearning platform. Open for enrollments right away, this self-study program le