Franchising as a Form of Trademark Licensing
Franchising represents one of the most sophisticated and widespread applications of trademark licensing in modern business, serving as a powerful mechanism for brand expansion while embedding strict quality controls that go far beyond traditional licensing arrangements. At its core, franchising allows a business owner, known as the franchisor, to grant independent operators, or franchisees, the […]
Adeia Patent Portfolio – Exemplary Landscape Overview
Adeia is a leading technology company focused on innovation and creating and monetizing its Intellectual Property across jurisdictions. This exemplary study/report presents a high-level brief analysis of the Patent Portfolio of the Corporate, and various attributes/parameters on which the said entities Patent Portfolio is being represented. Adeia along with its key subsidiaries has a total […]
Deep fakes and Public Figures: How the No Fakes Act Aims To Combat Ai-Driven Deception
INTRODUCTION Public figures are often subject to open-ended criticisms. Over time, the likeness of these figures has become an asset in itself that now needs protection against the massively expanding scope of Artificial Intelligence. Deep Fake technologies use the voice and likeness of a renowned figure for commercial or any other use without the consent […]
From Code to Characters: IPR in Gaming Industry
Introduction The gaming industry has experienced exceptional growth in recent years, embracing as a crucial position in the global marketplace. This noticeable surge brings with it both opportunities and challenges. This blog helps in understanding the multiple role that IPR plays in safeguarding the rights of gaming sector. Other than the legal framework, IPR also […]
Keeping the Eminence Safe Through Naked Licensing
Introduction A trademark helps a consumer obtain goods and services of a certain quality and reduces their confusion related to the goods and services. The importance of the quality of the items offered under a brand has increased with the emergence of trademark licensing as a method to maximize use of the trademark. A trademark license is […]
License to Translate a Literary Work
Introduction The petitioner wants to translate and publish Madeleine Slade’s autobiography, “The Spirit’s Trip,” in Marathi. Madeleine Slade is more commonly known by her stage name, Mira Behn. According to the decision, the petitioner is prepared and eager to pay royalties, but as of the present, they have been unable to track down any publishers. […]
Licensing in the UAE
The Federal Law of the UAE No. 17 of 2002, in the Regulation and protection of industrial property for patents and industrial designs in Article 1 clearly depicts the intent of the invention for which the patent is granted and indicated the same article specifies what is meant by a patent. It is clear that […]
Impact Of Compulsory Licensing On Music Rights Under Copyright Law
India is a vast country with many different cultures. In India, people follow a variety of traditions, cultures, and religions. Music has long played a significant role in Indian culture. Music in India may be traced from the prehistoric era to the current era, which we commonly associate with film music. Music is an important […]
Preliminary Injunction Denied : Manufacturer Must Have a Perpetual License to Continue, Court Held
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 limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware with its headquarters […]
Works In ‘Public Domain’ When Copyright Expires: An Overview
Introduction Literary, theatrical, musical, artistic, and architectural works, as well as films and sound recordings, are all protected under copyright law. In addition, Indian Copyright law defines ‘literary works’ to include books, computer programs, compilations, and tables as part of the definition. The law, on the other hand, does not use the availability of content […]