Patent Examination Process In India

INTRODUCTION In India the stages of the patent examination include the steps that must be followed to obtain a patent from the time an application is filed till the time the authority grants or rejects it. The following is a brief glance at the major stages of the patent examination process in India[i]: Filing of […]

Implications of Acts Committed In Virtual Reality: A Legal Analysis

Introduction On February 6th, 2022, exactly two years ago, Mr. Dinesh S.P. and Ms. Janaganandhini Ramaswamy became the first ever couple to celebrate their wedding reception on Metaverse. Although, there is no conclusive meaning of to the term ‘Metaverse’, it is commonly known as the Both Dinesh, who at the time was a software developer, […]

Intellectual Property Rights in the Metaverse: Navigating the Virtual Frontier

Introduction Before hunting into the intricacies of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the metaverse, it is essential to know what the metaverse entails. Metaverse is a virtual reality space where users can interact with other users through a computer-generated environment. The term “metaverse” was originated by science fiction author Neal Stephenson in his 1992 novel […]

Understanding Metaverse and Law: Challenges and Solutions

Introduction Robert J Thieruf  in his book  “Virtual Reality Systems for Business” explains  Virtual reality technology of transforming worlds. “Virtual reality” typically consists of three elements. A computer system that allows the user to interact with the virtual world itself; a computer-generated 3-D visual or visual environment that was either produced from scratch or inspired […]

Trademarks and Metaverse

TRADEMARK A trademark is something that we encounter on a regular basis. It is the name given to a product or service. It is an indication of a trade organization’s or company’s quality and goodwill. A trademark allows a buyer to differentiate a certain commodity from other comparable goods on the market and to identify […]

Growth of Virtual Youtubers and IP Complications

Introduction In the 21st century, a virtual identity is not a new concept. It varies from creating an alternate persona on a social media account to voicing an animated character in a movie. The idea of the Virtual Individual was explored and popularised by the game Second Life. The sudden growth of Virtual YouTubers (Vtubers) has […]

Metaverse – A Challenge To The Copyright Law

Introduction “Everything that you can imagine is real”. These words by Pablo Picasso can be said to have gained reality with the recent development of a ‘virtual word’ parallel to our own real world- the Metaverse. The term “Metaverse” has gained popularity recently and is often being referred to as the ‘second internet. The idea […]

IP infringement in Metaverse

Introduction The word Meta means beyond or after in Greek and Verse means universe. The metaverse has also come forward as 3.0 of the internet. This concept might sound new, but it is not, it was coined in a science fiction novel called “Snow Crash” by Neal Stephenson about 30 years ago. [Image Source: Gettyimage] […]

Gustatory Mark : Its Registrability And Future In Metaverse

If one recalls the anime series of Flavour of Youth or the Master Chef episodes, where the participants are given food to taste for identifying the added ingredients or flavours. Or our day to day statements where we identify the missing or extra ingredient in food like ‘it is more sugary’ or ‘its garlic flavour […]

IP And Metaverse

A continuous, shared, and immersive 3D environment called the metaverse is where users re expected to connect, play, and work. It is regarded as the mobile internet’s substitute. Our real lives and our virtual lives are becoming more and more linked as a result of technological advancements. The metaverse, where people will largely be engaged […]