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Idea-Expression Dichotomy in Copyright: Judicial Rulings and Merger Doctrine
Abstract Idea expression is the fundamental principle of copyright. This is also given in TRIPS, WIPO Copyright Treaty. Through this article, we will discuss the concept of Idea expression dichotomy, merger doctrine, and Scenes a Faire. We will also discuss the reasoning of the court while deciding the matter of idea-expression dichotomy. We will see … Continue reading Idea-Expression Dichotomy in Copyright: Judicial Rulings and Merger Doctrine
Read more »Eminent Wipo Conventions, Treaties, Agreements
INTRODUCTION: “The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the global forum for intellectual property (IP) services, policy, information and cooperation.” It was established in the year 1967 and is headquartered in Geneva hosting 193 Member states. Its objective is to create an efficient & globally balanced framework that encourages creativity & innovation. The two significant branches of … Continue reading Eminent Wipo Conventions, Treaties, Agreements
Read more »Can Runway Models Claim Performer’s Rights Under Copyright Laws?
Introduction Models are an integral part of the fashion industry. They commercialize the fashion business in a variety of ways, from having an outstanding walk on the runway to posing with creative and artistic incentives. Model’s rights, on the other hand, have not been made explicit. The purpose of this article is to examine model’s … Continue reading Can Runway Models Claim Performer’s Rights Under Copyright Laws?
Read more »Well-Known Trademark Under The New UAE Trademark Law
In late 2021, to mark the 50th anniversary of the United Arab Emirate’s formation, the United Arab Emirates government introduced fifty new legislation. One of the long-awaited new laws was the United Arab Emirates Trademarks Law – Federal Trademarks Law No. 36 of 2021 (the “New Law”). With the introduction of the new law, United … Continue reading Well-Known Trademark Under The New UAE Trademark Law
Read more »Investopia Summit: The First Trademark Registration After Uae Accesion To The Madrid Protocol
The International framework on Madrid Protocol creates a unified platform for attaining Trademark registration and protection across the various countries which has acceded to it by way of a single application. The UAE Ministry of Economy has registered the Investopia summit as its first trademark under the system by, as the country is seeking to … Continue reading Investopia Summit: The First Trademark Registration After Uae Accesion To The Madrid Protocol
Read more »Cybersquatting & Regulatory Mechanisms
Cyber Squatting is a word that has come to be linked with the registration of domain names without the objective of using them, in the names of popular brands or personalities exclusively for the purpose of making money. The crux is that “name” belongs more appropriately to another entity. Secondly, the registrant is targeting to … Continue reading Cybersquatting & Regulatory Mechanisms
Read more »Case Analysis: Domain Name Dispute in the matter of Roni Abraham v. Nautilus Networks LLP
Introduction Domain names tend to have an important role in today’s internet and technology-driven business market wherein it helps in mapping IP addresses and also acts as an identifier of the trademark of a company. However, unlike trademarks, domain names are not sufficiently protected by the laws of a country. There is no uniformity to … Continue reading Case Analysis: Domain Name Dispute in the matter of Roni Abraham v. Nautilus Networks LLP
Read more »Protection of Well-Known Marks: WIPO Joint Recommendation
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet”- Shakespeare In many countries, getting trademark registered is the only apparatus to obtain statutory rights. As an essential element to registration, some countries requires the owner of the trademark to use or make evident its intent to … Continue reading Protection of Well-Known Marks: WIPO Joint Recommendation
Read more »INDIA SIGNS MARRAKESH TREATY FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED
India has signed ‘Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled’ at a ceremony organised by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) at Geneva during 28th April to 2nd May 2014 through Smt. Veena Ish, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Human Resource Development. … Continue reading INDIA SIGNS MARRAKESH TREATY FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Read more »The Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks (Madrid System)
The “Madrid System” is a centrally administered system of obtaining a bundle of trademark registrations in different jurisdictions. It is governed by two treaties, the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol, and is administered by the International Bureau of WIPO in Geneva, Switzerland. Madrid System permits the filing, registration and maintenance of trade mark rights … Continue reading The Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks (Madrid System)
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