Protection or Privilege? Regulating Giants in Modern Markets of Capitalism
Trademarks to Tyranny: Discussing the Balance between Dominance and Protection Capitalism as a system of economics and means of trade has been pervasive across all nations of the world. Emerging in the 17th century with the demise of Mercantilism, economic freedom soon took centre stage when it came to efficiency and maximum growth for market […]
Choosing the Right Intellectual Property Protection
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are like different keys for different locks. Just like every lock has its matching key, each type of IP serves a specific purpose. With so many IPs available – trademarks, patents, copyrights, and more – how can you choose the right one for your work, product, or business? For that, first […]
Data Portability and AI
Introduction The significance of the topic stems from the fact that data created by virtual assistants can be both sensitive and valuable, and it is imperative that users have the autonomy to manage and utilize their data according to their preferences. There could be several reasons why users would want to transfer their data to […]
IPR Protection of Electronic Platforms in the USA
In the modern era, technology has narrowed the borderlines between physical and digital plane of the global production system. The current pace of technological development has led to significant changes to the way people live and work all over the world. The Global Digital Reports released in January 2020, reported that more than 4.5 million […]
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 […]
Protection Of Jewellery: An Overlap Between Copyright And Design Laws
Design Act protects a design that has been registered duly under the requisites of the Act whereas the Copyright Act protects artistic works. Design has been defined under section 2(d) of the Act which is stated to include shape, configuration, pattern, ornamentation, compositions of line and colours which have been applied to an article either […]
Trademark Infringement & Their Defenses in India
Introduction The Trademarks Act, 1999 is the legislation that protects trademarks in India. The Act lays down the principles handling registration, protection and penalties against infringement of trademarks. Trademarks are given the status of intellectual property over the globe. There are numerous worldwide & national organizations which try to protect trademark as an intellectual property. […]
Protection Of Acronyms Under Trademark Law
Acronyms are defined as the abbreviations of longer words formed by the initial letters or groups of letters of words in a set phrase. While the trademark is defined as “A mark capable of being represented graphically and which is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others.” From […]
The Need For A Better Data Visibility- GDPR
On the 26th April 2016 with the announcement of the General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR, the European Union shook the entire globe with such stringent privacy policies in an internet revolution world. The main aim with which GDPR was thought of was to empower the users to control their Personal Identifiable Information in terms […]