Introduction If we take a broader look at the Intellectual Property Laws, the primary objective of the legislation in framing these laws is to provide exclusive rights to the IP right holder as against the entire world. For example, Patent…
Introduction What separates long-established print and electronic media from social media is that it comes along with a bunch of techniques for its usage. Out of the various components of social media, there are which are very different from rest,…
Introduction Intellectual property rights (IPR) in e-commerce are a vital component of e-commerce. Despite its importance, it is frequently overlooked since most people do not comprehend it and its linkages to e-commerce are not evident. Regardless, intellectual property and e-commerce…
Introduction Over $67 billion USD was transacted in the worldwide contemporary art market in 2018, an increase of nearly $3 billion USD from the previous year’s value. The number of artworks bought and sold throughout the world increased to almost…
Introduction A catchphrase is defined as a term, phrase or sentence repeatedly used by an entity to the point of it becoming famous as well. Some classic examples of catchphrases in the commercial market include Nike’s “Just Do It,” KFC’s…
INTRODUCTION [Image Sources: Tokyo National Museum] Manga can be best defined as sequential art presented with an illustrative narration of a story. The earliest example of Japanese sequential art can be traced back to the 12th century, Choju Jinbutsu Giga animal…
INTRODUCTION The freedom to trade, also known as the right to conduct business or engage in commercial activity, is a fundamental economic right that allows individuals and corporations to freely participate in trade. It encompasses the freedom to start a…
Introduction A “patent” is a right granted by a state to an inventor for a fixed period i.e., 20 years in India in exchange for the disclosure of the invention. However, since several fields are involved in the development of…
Introduction Recently, in response to a writ petition addressed to it, the Madras High Court has reinstated the need for a remedial institution in order to cater to the disputes revolving around Intellectual Property. It has furthered the establishment of…
Changing Relation of IPR Law and Competition Law The laws governing intellectual property ("IPR Law") and competition are frequently perceived as being in opposition to one another. While the goal of IPR law is to preserve inventors' rights over their…