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Introduction Patent strategy is conventionally described in the language of defence: a portfolio exists to ward off infringement suits, to deter copying, and to signal technological credibility to investors. This framing, while accurate, captures only half of what a well-constructed portfolio can do. The more deliberate and increasingly common use of patent strategy is offensive in a quiet, structural sense: companies study the patent filings of their competitors, identify th

Introduction The exponential growth of India’s digital economy has redefined domain names as more than just website addresses; they have evolved into significant commercial assets intertwined with brand perception and consumer trust. The increased dependence on online platforms has led to cybersquatting and domain name disputes becoming a critical commercial and legal issue. The situation in India is especially challenging; start-ups, SMEs and local firms tend to neglect digi

Introduction You've probably come across a tiger logo some time before. Its image is typically printed in black ink, circled by a stamp-like seal. This particular logo is the designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee's trademark, and a lot of you have possibly bought a copy of it at a Chandni Chowk, for a very cheap price. That tiger, and the story about what happens to it in the congested lanes of Old Delhi, is a great tool to talk about intellectual property, streetwear, and the very i

Introduction Competition law and Intellectual property law stand as one of the most important components in the contemporary globalized and technology-oriented economy. Both the Competition Law and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Laws play an important role in the development of the global economy via a distinct legal framework and goals. The crossroads between these 2 laws represent multiple complexities and require an in-depth analysis of the interaction. Intellectual Pr

Introduction The idea of arbitration has increasingly been accepted as one of the effective tools in dispute resolution within the Indian legal system particularly because of the so-called efficiency. In accordance with the UNCITRAL Model Law, the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, has been enacted to ensure that the autonomy of parties in dispute resolution is preserved as well as to reduce the overloading of the overstretched judiciary. However, the issue of ambi

Introduction The objective of this article is to outline an economic analysis of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) law and its association with competition policy. The relevant economic literature on this is immense and complicated. Here we will aim for straightforwardness to derive the main principles and proposing clear rules that might help to shape the implementation and structure of both Intellectual property and Antitrust laws. While our analysis does not include every

Introduction From its inception, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was sold politically and constitutionally as a “good and simple tax” premised on seamless input tax credit (ITC) and tax neutrality. Yet some of the most litigated provisions in the regime are precisely those that block ITC, especially Section 17(5)(c)/(d) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (CGST Act). The Supreme Court’s judgment in Chief Commissioner of Central Goods and Service Tax & Ors. v. Saf

Introduction The origin of labour legislation in India is the protection of the workers by ensuring minimum wages, safe working environments and industrial dispute resolution procedures. Yet, as time progressed, the system of labour laws in India got complicated as a number of laws were enacted to solve the problems that were specific to the industry and social issues. Consequently, employers, workers and regulators tended to go through the disjointed legal system with a lot

Introduction The fusion of trade and social media has altered the brand customer relationship. While the Indian influencer marketing sector is currently valued at 3600 crores (approximately) in 2024, it is predicted to increase by 25% in 2026. Both established and emerging brands collaborate with influencers and market their products to huge masses of users over various social media networks like Instagram, Youtube and short form video based social media networks. The fast b

Introduction: The globalization of business operations has transformed intellectual property (“IP”) from a legal asset into a driver of enterprise value. Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, software, trade secrets and proprietary know-how frequently constitute the valuable assets held by a multi-national enterprise (MNEs) or any company. As a result, many corporations have adopted mechanisms that centralize the ownership of intellectual property in offshore entities or Permanent

Introduction: In the commercial sphere, trademarks are more than a legal identification of a brand; they are powerful symbols of reputation, consumer trust, and brand identity. A trademark enables consumers to distinguish the goods or services of one enterprise from those of another, while simultaneously embodying the goodwill and commercial value developed by a business over time. As pointed out by Andy Warhol, A Coke is a Coke, and no amount of money can get you a better Co

Introduction The Esports industry has evolved from being just a mere interest to almost a 2 billion dollar industry in the Global market. Over the last decade, it has evolved to become one of the most active and rewarding sectors of the Economy. At the heart of such electronic renaissance, rests Artificial Intelligence. AI has played a very important role within the gaming sector, not only has it helped in creation of several features within the game, like that of maps and co