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  • Reverse Payment Patent Settlement Agreements: Revisiting Non-Cash Value Transfers

    Reverse Payment Patent Settlement Agreements: Revisiting Non-Cash Value Transfers

    [This post has been authored by Juhi Hirani, a student at the Institute of Law, Nirma University.] Introduction Patent rights are recognized as a reward for the inventor’s investment and innovation. In the pharmaceutical industry, such an exclusive patent right for a limited period plays an important role due to the quantum of investment in […]

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  • Battle of Marks: The PS5 Trademark Conflict

    Battle of Marks: The PS5 Trademark Conflict

    [This post has been authored by Rohit Pradhan and Srishti Sneha, students of Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad.]   Introduction The term ‘well-known trademark’ is defined under Section 2(1)(zg) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (the “Act“). It states that a well-known mark is one that is known by a considerable portion of the population which […]

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  • Webinar Recordings and Copyrights: A Complex Affair

    Webinar Recordings and Copyrights: A Complex Affair

    [This post has been authored by Amisha Agarwal, a student at Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur.] Introduction Webinars have become an easy and effective mode of imparting knowledge and information in different fields. This platform has helped students and other academic enthusiasts to connect virtually to discuss recent developments and issues in their respective fields. […]

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  • The Effect of Disclaimers of Non-exclusivity on Passing Off

    The Effect of Disclaimers of Non-exclusivity on Passing Off

    [This post has been authored by Vishnu Naduvakkad, a student at School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University).] Introduction Trademarks as a concept arose with the primary objective to distinguish one entity or product from another which gives rise to the uniqueness and individuality of the product. However, generic trademarks are seldom protected by […]

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  • Brompton Bicycle Case unfolds: CJEU grants Copyright Protection to Functional Designs

    Brompton Bicycle Case unfolds: CJEU grants Copyright Protection to Functional Designs

    [This post has been authored by Neha Mehta, a student at Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, NMIMS.]   Quoting Robert L. Peters, “Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the future.” Designs are a way of expressing one’s thought and creativity. Protection of functional shapes is not a mere concern of patent law. […]

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  • Protecting Trade Secrets: Need for Law Amidst Growing e-Espionage

    Protecting Trade Secrets: Need for Law Amidst Growing e-Espionage

    [This post has been authored by Dhruti Lunker and Isiri S.D., students at Tamil Nadu National Law University.]   “The loss of industrial information and intellectual property through cyber espionage constitutes the greatest transfer of wealth in history.” –Gen. Keith Alexander Introduction With ‘survival of the fittest’ being the motto of existing global markets, there […]

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  • Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs): A Digital Revolution in the Corporate Realm

    Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs): A Digital Revolution in the Corporate Realm

    [This post has been authored by Prakarsh and Shruti Mishra, students at National Law Institute University, Bhopal.] Introduction Technological advancements are being increasingly sought after and mainly pertain to maximizing automation to cut costs. These demands have led digital experts to develop a potential regime of fully automated and decentralized corporations known as ‘Decentralized Autonomous […]

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  • Fake Profiles: The Poison Ivy of the Virtual World

    Fake Profiles: The Poison Ivy of the Virtual World

    [This post has been authored by Saurabh Gupta and Divyapratap Singh Parmar, students of Institute of Law, Nirma University.] Introduction Back in the day, before social media came into existence, fans would write letters or message-boards to celebrities professing their love, adoration and undying loyalty. However, with the advent of smartphones and the internet, people […]

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