INTRODUCTION The term "franchise" originates from the Norman French word "franchise," which is derived from the French word "frank," meaning a free man, liberated to engage in employment. The English term "franchise" was originally employed to denote the liberation from…
Open-source software licensing forms the backbone of collaborative technology development, enabling thousands of developers worldwide to build, modify, and distribute software freely while balancing innovation with legal protections. Unlike proprietary licenses that restrict usage, open-source licenses grant explicit permissions for…
Introduction In present times, Intellectual Property (IP) licensing is a key profitable model for plethora of businesses. Through the use of patents, trademarks, copyright and other IP, licensing allows companies to strategize their innovation and reach out to more customers.…
In India, the food industry is witnessing rapid growth, thus, food safety compliance should not only be viewed as an exercise in complying with legal obligations but also as a component of long-term sustainable business success. All participants in the…
Introduction: Navigating Growth and Governance in a Dynamic Landscape The Indian entertainment industry, which includes the dominance of cinema in Bollywood and the furious growth of the models of over-the-top (OTT) services, is a fundamental element of economic and cultural…
Introduction The smartphones, laptops, pen drives etc. that we carry, function seamlessly because of certain standards, i.e., certain widely accepted technical rules that ensure interoperability. These standards are often built upon, SEPs or Standard Essential Patents. Standard Essential Patents, simply…
Introduction Sports and Intellectual Property may appear to be distinct worlds; however, they meet in a dynamic way. Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) works as a backbone in the legal structuring and commercialization of the sports industry, not only by branding…
What happens when copyright enforcement becomes a weapon, not a safeguard? In the digital world where content is created, consumed, and critiqued within seconds, the recent copyright strikes by Asian News International (‘ANI’) along with the consequent deletion of several…
The patent law domain features compulsory licenses at their core to bridge invention promotion with essential public access to vital products through technology. Under certain public welfare situations the exclusive rights granted through patents become subject to being overridden. The…
Any successful café, restaurant, or retail establishment's environment is greatly influenced by its music. It creates a calm, relaxed atmosphere at a café or salon or energizes visitors while they explore in a store, setting the tone from the moment…