Parth Chhapolia Introduction The intersection of copyright and design protection in India has long been on a murky terrain, particularly in industrial innovation, where artistic duties frequently take a functional format. Section 14 of the Copyright Act, 1957 (“the Act”) defines the ambit and extent of a copyright, whereas Section 15(2) of the Act states […]
Category: Intellectual Property
Aswin S. Satirical journalism is a form of journalism which incorporates humour. Through its hyperbolic content, imitation of journalistic authority and mimicry of personalities, it is used to criticise and mock usually powerful targets. The foremost examples of such ‘news outlets’ include The Onion in digital media or print form and The Daily Show in […]
Mathews Verghese & Anisha Mishra Introduction The introduction of smart contracts, self – executing and self – enforcing mechanisms, post the Bitcoin boom of 2008, rallied a revolution within the technological industry. It provided methodology, to ensure compliance of contractual terms and maintenance of trust within parties. These contracts relied on pre – programmed sequences, […]
Ishita Warghat Introduction In recent years, the intersection between Intellectual Property Rights (‘IPR’) and Arbitration has emerged as a significant legal terrain, raising complex questions about the arbitrability of IPR disputes. India, with its robust legal system, stands at the forefront of this evolving landscape. Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 talks […]
R S Sanjanaa I. Introduction In recent years, the rise of technology has led to numerous trademark disputes involving multinational corporations. Examples include the conflicts between GlaxoSmithKline , GSK Life Sciences, Vogue and Just Lifestyle Pvt Ltd. However, a growing concern lies in the struggles faced by small businesses in a David and Goliath fashion. […]
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