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Yamaha V. Registrar of Trade Marks: A Rare Judicial Lens on Section 20(1) Proviso and Trademark Examiner’s Discretion
Introduction A bench of the Bombay High Court (“Court”) recently heard the case of Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha v. Registrar of...
Jul 29, 20257 min read


Fashion Industry: Infringement Vs. Inspiration
India is an old player of the Textile and Clothing Sector. The textile industry linked to agriculture for raw materials and linked to ancient culture and traditions of the country makesit unique from industries of other countries. The estimated input of indigenous apparel and fabric-based enterprise in India is 2.3 % to the country’s GDP, 7% to mechanized production and 11% to outbound trade. Textile Industry’s contribution to India’s export is approximately 13.5% of the tota
Jul 28, 20254 min read


Streamlining Innovation Protection: Key Reforms Needed in the Indian Patent Office
As India’s innovation landscape grows, the efficiency and reliability of its patent system have become more important than ever. However, patent practitioners and applicants continue to face persistent and continued challenges in navigating the procedural aspects of the Indian Patent Office (IPO) owing to several operational and policy-level concerns that hinder the effectiveness of patent prosecution. This article highlights such key systemic challenges and proposes practica
Jul 25, 202510 min read


Understanding the Personality Rights with Jaikishan Kakubhai Saraf Alias Jackie Shroff V. The Peppy Store & Ors Case.
In the evolving world of AI and digitalization, where content creation on various platforms such as YouTube remains a source of entertainment and also a source of livelihood for the creators, Can personality rights of the celebrities be a threat to their creation or is it protected under the constitutional provisions? These questions along with the interplay of personality rights, right to privacy, and the constitutional provisions have been discussed below along with the opi
Jul 24, 20259 min read


RBI Simplifies Forex Rules for Start-ups
Since the past decade, India’s start-up economy has increased by many folds, transforming the spirit of innovation and development in the...
Jul 23, 20255 min read


Common Loopholes in India’s Mining EIA Process: Systemic Weaknesses and the Need for Reform
Despite having a robust legal regime and procedures in place, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process of Indian mining...
Jul 22, 20255 min read


Copyright Work v. Industrial Design: Two-Prong Test Laid Down in Cryogas v. Inox
A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, delivered a landmark...
Jul 20, 20256 min read


Algorithmic Branding: Is it Possible to Trademark a Logo Created by AI?
In such a world where artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from mere support to participating in actual creation, a new legal...
Jul 18, 20255 min read


Effect of Acquiescence in Trademark Law; Section 33
Trademarks may sometimes be different and give rise to issues, for example, between older and newer marks. But the law has evolved some...
Jul 16, 20257 min read


Whose Twin Is It Anyway? Ip Ownership in The Digital Twin Ecosystem.
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Digital twins are virtual representations of actual items, systems, or processes that redefine a variety of sectors by allowing for real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and simulation-driven innovation. Digital twins are turning out to be increasingly an integral part of the modern digital economy, ranging from managing urban infrastructure to personalizing healthcare and optimizing manufacturing. It can replicate the features and behaviors of r
Jul 16, 202513 min read


How the DPDP Act, 2023 Birthed a New Business Approach.
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), created a nuanced and heavily principle-based Act. This legislation proposes...
Jul 14, 20257 min read


SEBI LODR Amendments (Dec 2024)- Strengthening Compliance
Key Objective of the Amendment With the goal of fostering enhanced transparency, fairness and promoting accountability in the...
Jul 12, 20255 min read
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