India’s public- and private-service healthcare system is mixed. In urban India, however, most private healthcare providers offer secondary and tertiary medical services. The […]
Life Sciences 2021 – India Chapter
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SEPs at the crossroads
With the largest number of mobile connections in the world, India has become a market not just for new mobile devices and connections […]
Use of patents as spokes in competitors’ wheels
Inventions are independent creations of the inventors. Patents are granted to all inventions which are found novel with inventive step. Normally, inventions covered […]
The Pre-Packaged Insolvency Process For MSMEs
The Central Government on 4th April 2021 notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 (“Ordinance“). The Ordinance provides for a pre […]
The reach of the right to repair patented goods
It is normally believed that once a patentee has sold patented goods, the purchaser gets the exclusive right to use the goods as […]
IPAB recognises the concept of transborder reputation
Securing a trademark registration in a new territory presents challenges, especially from local competition. Globalisation has enabled brands to reach distant customers, but […]
E-commerce sales do not infringe DSE IPR
Direct selling entities (DSE) sell their products through distributors either by creating a multi-level seller network or by selling directly to the customer […]
Audioplus secures injunction against look-alike infringer
Misrepresenting products as if it belongs to some other, more established, brand constitutes the act of passing off. Also, this act must create […]
Women Inventors Series 5: Mária Telkes
The world is facing a climate crisis. The emphasis on alternative sources of energy and renewable sources of energy are taking centre stage. […]
The Changing Dynamics of Fluid Trade Marks
In today’s rapidly growing markets consumers are becoming increasingly aware and their behaviour and perception towards businesses and brands is rapidly evolving. To […]