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Introduction If you walk into any big shop in India today you will find Harry Potter Glasses inspired by Boy Who Lived. Shop a lifestyle store and you may end up picking up a Hogwarts-themed mug. The last Harry Potter novel was published in 2007. The last movie came in 2011. The story was clearly coming to an end. But Harry Potter collectibles, stationary, eyewear, plush toys and perfumes still line the shelves in 80 countries or more. New license contracts are being negotiat

Introduction As time has gone by, and the whole world has been shrinked into a ‘global village’, Intellectual Property (IP) has started being used beyond national borders after business have gone international. Protection of these various forms of IPs have become impertinent, therefore requiring an international framework that ensure consistency and cooperation across borders. Two of the most influential authorities were created for recognition & safeguarding of these Intelle

Introduction Amongst the biggest threats of the 21st century is the climate change phenomenon, which has required governments all over the world to step up their efforts to develop and popularise sustainable technologies. At the core of this transformation are the intellectual property rights, particularly patents, that serve as a mechanism to incentivise innovators by granting them temporary monopoly power to provide sufficient incentive to engage in costly R&D. However, whe

Introduction Consider two firms simultaneously developing a revolutionary process for industry. The first hurries to the patent office, files a patent application in full detail, and receives the exclusive right to the process for twenty years. The other firm does nothing. It simply creates a wall of secrecy and moves forward. Twenty years down the line, the patent granted to the first firm expires, and all the information is available to its competitors, courtesy of the law.

Introduction: The Identity Economy and Its Legal Discontents In days gone by, a celebrities name, or catchphrase, or a vocal identity can be a proven source of considerable amount of brand income; therefore, in these days the legal issue of control of a public figure's identity has gained acute commercial and constitutional importance. From giving the brand of clothes or face of a film star a connection with a movie, or providing AI-generated voice of a singer, without permis