IP Licensing in India: Legal Framework for Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, Designs and Geographical Indications
Introduction Intellectual property means creations of the human mind. It covers inventions, books, art, designs, symbols, names, and images used in business. In today’s world, intellectual property rights are very important. Because many businesses earn money from ideas, brands, and technology, not only from physical property. So, IP laws play an important role in protecting […]
IP Licensing as a Strategic Tool in the AI and Digital Content Era
Introduction In India’s contemporary digital economy, intellectual property licensing has assumed a position of strategic centrality in the commercial exploitation of intangible assets. Across technology, media, and data-driven sectors, licensing has increasingly displaced outright assignment as the preferred mode of IP monetisation, enabling right holders to retain ownership while permitting controlled and differentiated uses. This […]
Streamlining Multi-Region Copyright Clearances for Mobile Apps in India + SEA
Introduction There is an unprecedented growth in the mobile application market across India and South East Asia. There is a scope of a large number of opportunities for the developers to seek an expansion using their database. Nonetheless, it requires a deep understanding and diligent implementation of copyright clearance to navigate the demands of diverse […]
Royalty Structures and Revenue Sharing: The Business Side of IP Licensing
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. And by its very nature, it includes concepts such as royalties and revenue sharing, whereby […]
Cracking the Code: Understanding the Basics and Types of IP Licensing
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, merely owning IP is only half the battle; real power is in its leverage, and […]
Compulsory Licencing
Introduction Compulsory licence is a licence issued by the government to an applicant for making, using, selling a patented product or making use of a patented process without consent of the patentee. Provisions related to compulsory licensing are outlined in Chapter 16 of the Patents Act, 1970. Application of compulsory licencing Section 84 of the […]
Copyright Licensing and Competition: The Interface between Copyright and Market Competition
INTRODUCTION The relation between Competition law and IP is dynamic in nature and ever changing so there is growing interest in the relationship between Competition law and Intellectual Property especially because IP protection has expanded globally. The primary concern from the perspective of competition law is the possible violation of competition due to patent/trademark/copyright. These […]
Intellectual Property (IP) Licensing Laws In Thailand
The word Intellectual Property (IP) signifies the creations of the human mind. For instance, literary and artistic works; inventions; designs; symbols, names and images used in commercial ventures. Even though, Intellectual Property is an extremely powerful tool for economic development and wealth creation, it is not yet being used to its maximum potential in all […]