Recently, the Bombay High Court case was presented with the matter of Tips Industries Limited vs Wynk Ltd. and Anr, where the plaintiff […]
Analysing the Tips vs Wynk Dispute over Section 31D of the Copyright Act
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Pharmaceutical Intellectual Property and Competition: India
Introduction This chapter provides an overview of India’s legislative and regulatory framework for drug and biologic approvals, drug pricing mechanisms, and patent regulations […]
Serendipitous Invention – Smart Dust
Introduction: The Three Princes of Serendip, where Serendip is the Classical Persian name for Sri Lanka, is a fairy tale in which the […]
Data Protection Laws and Regulations India 2024
1. Relevant Legislation and Competent Authorities 1.1 What is the principal data protection legislation? The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), was […]
Novartis vs Natco Imparts Clarity on Examination and Opposition Process Under Patents Act Being Parallel But Independent
In a decision dated January 9, 2024, the Delhi High Court clarified that the examination and opposition process, though statutorily structured to proceed […]
Appellate Court Upholds Restraining Order Against Name That Capitalises On Trademark And Goodwill Of Other Coaching Institutes
The present order arises out of the appeal filed in Emerge Classes Pvt Ltd vs Kashmir Institute of Excellence & Ors (Order dated […]
Navigating Intellectual Property and Free Speech: Insights from the Dabur vs. Dhruv Rathee Case
After nearly a year of litigation, a dispute between Dabur India Limited (‘Dabur’) and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee reached a resolution on June 18. […]
The Elephant In The Room: Analysing The Case Of Girnar Food & Beverages Pvt. Ltd Vs The Registrar Of Trademarks And Anr.
The main concept of a trademark is that a rational mind can differentiate between the business and goods of different proprietors. Trademarks play […]
Ex Parte Interim Injunctions Safeguard Plaintiff’s Interests
Introduction The Bombay High Court decided on the importance of passing an ex parte order in a petition involving alleged phonetically similar trademarks. […]
Common Law Rights on a Higher Pedestal Than Statutory Rights?
In the recent case of Dongguan Huali Industries Co. Ltd. v. Anand Aggarwal and Ors. brought before the Delhi High Court, the Court […]