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 […]
Protection Of Voice Actor’s Work By Copyright
Introduction India is only the fourteenth largest entertainment and media market in the world, with industry revenues contributing roughly one percent to its gross domestic product. Voice-over artists have a vital part in box office success because they significantly influence the emotional synchronisation between the audience and the visuals displayed. Even if these artists play […]
Cyberspace And Its Contribution In Copyright Infringement
Technology has given us the internet Through the internet we have started communicating more, researching more, and gaming more. Through the internet business deals are also done smoothly without worrying about geographical boundaries. With each passing day, internet became essential in almost every sector. Whether it is an important document or a business deal internet […]
Movies and Books Title : A Conflict between Trademark and Copyright?
Some of the most popular pastimes amongst people are reading books and watching movies. These were the two activities that people usually engaged in, particularly during the lockdown period. The number of subscribers of OTT platforms such as Netflix, Amazon prime, etc. saw a sharp increase during this period. As there are such a high […]
Brand Logos : The Intersection of Copyright & Trademark
It is a common practice to interchange the phrases “trademark”, “brand”, and “trade name” despite the fact that they each refer to distinct concepts in different contexts. The meaning of the terms might vary, particularly when they are used by employees from different areas of a business. A company’s trademark, brand, and brand trade name […]
Supreme Court And Copyright- One Step Forward Two Steps Back?
Putting an end to the long-conflicted opinion of the judiciary on the scope of Section 63 of the Copyright Act, 1957, the Supreme Court, on 20th of May 2022 in the case of M/s Knit Pro International vs The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr held that offences under the said section are cognizable […]
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 […]
Protection Of Traditional Knowledge And Cultural Heritage Under IPR: An Indian Outlook
Intellectual Property Rights is a term that rarely requires explanation in modern times. The phrase Intellectual Property expresses the notion that its subject matter is the result of the intellect or mind. It serves as both a deterrent and an incentive for creators, whose work might otherwise be freely exploited by others. In relation to […]
Wearable Technology- Who Owns The Data?
The 21st Century is the era of the technology. Children born in the 2000s and the late 90s are born along with or grown up around the increased use of technology. Everyday chores are now assisted by technology. Some are even substituted by them. A report by the Grand View Research, an India & U.S.-based […]
IPR in Bazaar: Finding the Right Balance
It’s an overly common practice by manufacturers/advertisers/vendors in local market retail outlets to put up popular celebrities photos/images in packaging of non-branded products. It is at its peak, particularly during festival of lights, i.e. Diwali. During the festival of lights, it can easily be seen that a lot of fireworks stores sell Diwali crackers with […]