The most crucial resource of a business in a knowledge-based economy is intellectual property. Such properties require strong licensing-whether these are copyrights protecting original works of art, trademarks assuring brand recognition, or patents protecting cutting-edge technology. However, most corporations overlook…
Abstract Compulsory licensing under India’s Patents Act has always been a contested space, walking the tightrope between protecting pharmaceutical innovation and ensuring affordable public access to medicines. The debate took on renewed urgency during the COVID-19 pandemic, when shortages of…
No. 1 IP Firm in India – Why IIPRD Leads the Way in IP Consulting and Patent Commercialization In the age of innovation, protecting intellectual property (IP) is no longer enough—organizations must also learn how to strategize, monetize, and enforce…
With the advancement of society, Intellectual property has turned into a crucial asset for companies today. Patented drug formulas or copyrighted software codes, or even a logo that customers recognize-as long as it can be monetized under well-structured licensing agreements.…
Today, in the knowledge-based economy, ideas are not just vague concepts; they are powerful business assets. From patented inventions or proprietary software to copyrightable music and trademarked logos, intellectual property has become the backbone of corporate value and strategy. However,…
Important agreements for Intellectual Property (IP), which include licensing in IP, are the backbone of commercialization of the innovation-involved businesses and individuals in monetizing the intellectual property that is owned such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Such agreements…
Licensing is fundamental to a knowledge-based economy, facilitating technology transfer across all sectors while promoting innovation. With this knowledge-based transition, IPRs provide significant protection for innovations while fostering dissemination. Licensing agreements afford inventors, researchers, and companies an avenue to exploit…
Introduction An intellectual property right is an intangible right. It is uncontested that the “brand” is often the most valuable asset to a company and the brand name is solely a goodwill and incorporeal property. As trademark denotes the valuation…
Plaintiffs and counterclaim-defendants Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, LLC (“Famous Brands”) and Mrs. Fields Franchising, LLC (“Fields Franchising”) appealed from the district court’s order granting a preliminary injunction in favour of defendant and counterclaim-plaintiff MFGPC Inc. (“MFGPC”). Famous Brands is a…
Introduction: The 2012 Amendment to the Copyright Act imposed onerous obligations on "providing or giving license" in respect of the above-mentioned works [in addition to the obligations imposed by the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 1994 (1994 Amendment)]. Section 33 of the…