September 2019

  • JNU Data Depot – Is ‘Fair Dealing’ Provision treating Publishers ‘Unfairly’

    JNU Data Depot – Is ‘Fair Dealing’ Provision treating Publishers ‘Unfairly’

    [This post was authored by Vishwa Patel, a student at Gujarat National Law University.] Carl Malamud is an American technologist, archivist and a strong believer of the notion that ‘knowledge should be without any barriers’. Recently, a magazine called Nature published an article titled ‘The plan to mine the world’s research papers’, which attempted at throwing some light on Carl’s…

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  • Well-Known Marks in India: Flying the New Feeling?

    Well-Known Marks in India: Flying the New Feeling?

    [This article was authored by Hrishikesh Bhise, a student at National Law Institute University, Bhopal.] The Delhi High Court recently witnessed a matter regarding infringement of the popular Indian carrier, Tata SIA Airlines Limited’s registered trademark ‘Vistara’ (hereinafter ‘Mark’). A suit was filed by the airline seeking an injunction against an aviation bookstore, M/s. Pilot18…

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  • Ranveer Singh and Brock Lesnar Controversy – Can a Catchphrase be Protected?

    Ranveer Singh and Brock Lesnar Controversy – Can a Catchphrase be Protected?

    [This post has been authored by Anubhav Das, a student at NUALS, Kochi.] The finals of the Cricket World Cup 2019 gave the world a final to remember through a match which had unexpected twists and turns until the last ball. While controversy arose due to the super over and the way the winner was…

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