IP infringement in Metaverse
Introduction The word Meta means beyond or after in Greek and Verse means universe. The metaverse has also come forward as 3.0 of the internet. This concept might sound new, but it is not, it was coined in a science fiction novel called “Snow Crash” by Neal Stephenson about 30 years ago. [Image Source: Gettyimage] […]
Intellectual Property Rights For Fintech
Introduction Even though traditional banks continue to command the financial market by offering standard operations such as payments, deposits, and credit; they need to understand that now, they are not the only players. A new concept titled ‘digital banks’ is quickly becoming the default payment mechanism. Due to the current financial crisis such as high […]
By Whatever Beans Necessary
Introduction Standardised by millennials and popularised by Gen Z, the coffee consumption culture has undoubtedly become a vital part of our everyday lives. You might think your daily Cup of Joe only includes the ingredients you prefer but in reality, each and every cup consumed is also filled to the brim with Intellectual Property; the […]
INTERNET AND COPYRIGHT
RIGHTS PROTECTED : Under this law Copyright law protects the copyright of authors, musicians, etc. Copyright is essentially a right to copy. Copyright is a term describing rights given to creators for their literary and artistic works. It’s an intellectual property, if an individual owns the copyright to something, then he’s the only owner of […]
The Impact of IPR on Biodiversity
Introduction to Biodiversity Biodiversity in simple terms is referred to as the living variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat. It is all the different kinds of living plants and animals present in an area. The variety of animals, fungi, plants, or even small microorganisms like bacteria completes our natural world. Each […]
Role And Significance Of IP Due-Diligence In M&A Transactions In India
With time intellectual property management has become a major aspect of business and growth. India has seen a major development in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) jurisprudence in recent years, as a result, the importance of intellectual property has significantly increased in running and maintaining strategic advantages for businesses. Companies frequently seek to grow their businesses […]
Trade Dress, Aesthetics And Functionality
On July 14, 2021, the General Court of the European Union delivered leading cosmetics and skincare label Guerlain a win in the fight to register the distinctive shape of its “Rouge G de Guerlain Lipstick.” The decision annulled the earlier determination of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and its Board of Appeal (BOA), […]
Intellectual Property Rights for Social Media Influencers
‘Influencer marketing,’ albeit a new word, has emerged as one of the most effective strategies to create money across all industries. A Social Media Influencer is someone who creates unique material that keeps people interested on multiple social media platforms, causing them to return for more high-quality information. A common issue among digital influencers is […]
An Analysis Of The Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules, 2021
The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2021 had initially proposed the ideal that a select few appellate bodies be dissolved and the powers they hold were to be transferred to pre-existing judicial bodies. The Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) was one amongst the few to go through the process of being dissolved. In the landmark case of […]
Loui Vuitton : In Charge Of 18,000 Intellectual Property Rights
Louis Vuitton Malletier is a French fashion house and one of the most recognisable luxury goods brands in the world. It was awarded the world’s most valuable luxury brand for six consecutive years (2006-2012), topping even Chanel, Gucci, and Dior. Louis Vuitton began the company in 1854 as a luggage manufacturer, but it was his […]