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GST Implication on Intellectual Property

GST IMPLICATION ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Once upon a time . . . Before the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime,the Union government exclusively used to levy tax on transactions relating to Intellectual Property (IP) rights if such were classified as services[1] (under Service Tax, Chapter V, Finance Act, 1994), while the State governments used to levy tax on […]

The Exclusivity of Brand Taglines

Brand taglines are catch phrases which serve to draw a connection for consumers with the business’ products and services, and the concerned brand in general. A particular sequence of words repetitively used in the promotion of a brand or business in relation to its products and services often finds a place in the associative memory […]

Revolutionizing Gesture Recognition Technologies: Project Soli

Google has been a pioneer of a number of leading inventions and projects that have not only changed the way we perceive science and technology but has also made out lives easier and leisurelier. From Google Cardboard to Driverless cars to Google glasses, Google has never disappointed us when it comes to show casing its talent in the world of technology […]

Revised Guidelines for Examination of Computer-related Inventions (CRIs)

On 30th June 2017, the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) published Revised Guidelines for Examination of Computer-related Inventions (CRIs) that are applicable with immediate effect. The revised guidelines have replaced the Guidelines for Examination of CRIs, published on 19th February, 2016. The revised guidelines are short and precise as […]

Google AdWords Giving a Good Wallop to Trademark Law

Introduction In this era of globalization, we use Internet on a regular basis in our daily lives. People are continuously trying to gain more profits and for this they sometimes adopt illegal practices for promotion of their goods and services. These practices include unauthorized use of a registered name or mark owned by their competitor. […]

Global Innovation Index Ranking 2017

On June 15 2017 WIPO has launched global innovation index containing worldwide ranking in term of innovation of year 2017.[1] The theme of the GII 2017, “Innovation Feeding the world,” looks at innovation carried out in agriculture and food system. Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherlands, the USA and the UK are the world’s most-innovative countries, while a […]

Geographical Branding for the Mangoes from Guimaras (Philippines)

Guimaras, touted as the “Mango Capital of the Philippines”, celebrated its Manggahan Festival in May 22nd this year.[1] In fact no one will dispute if Guimaras is proclaimed as the “Mango Capital of the WORLD”, considering their sheer love for the sweet fruit, evident by the consumption and sale of varied items of mangoes, ranging right from ‘Mango […]

Headline: Dealing with John Doe Orders in India

Standfirst: In an effort to reduce piracy, the media and film industries are increasingly seeking John Doe orders against internet service providers, illegal unlicensed distributors and cable operators, say Amruta Mahuli, Abhijeet Deshmukh and Abhishek Pandurangi of Khurana and Khurana. Pullquote: “The injunctions on blocking of entire websites ought not be granted ‘unless it is demonstrated […]