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Forensic Analysis of Intellectual Property Infringement
[This piece has been authored by Rahul Sethia, a student at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal.] INTRODUCTION The fundamental reason for the existence of Intellectual property rights is the need to protect intangible ideas- which foster innovation, competition and harbor the spirit of inventors and creators. The power of intellectual property is such that it…
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TRIPS Waiver and Compulsory Licensing: A Socialist Dystopia
[This piece has been authored by Sanya Goel, a student at the Jindal Global Law School.] Keywords: Intellectual Property, Free Market, Socialist Introduction The New Economy refers to the emergence of a new economic system that has evolved from a classical manufacturing-based economy to a service-based economy that is increasingly dependent on technology and innovation.…
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An Analysis of the Patentability of Biological Products and Bioethical Issues pertaining to Intellectual Property
The author deep dives into bioethical concerns such as consent and other disclosures of interested parties in the development of bioproducts and also the requirements of novelty and innovativeness under patent law.
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Issues relating to Smart Contracts in the Indian Context and their effect on NFTs
This piece discusses the legal and regulatory concerns that arise in implemented blockchain based contracts and tokens, given the novelty of the technology, and the challenges it poses, particularly in the context of intellectual property.
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Copyright Provisions pertaining to ‘Internet Memes’ in India
This piece discusses the scope of fair use under copyright law in light of the novel ‘meme culture’ that is omipresent on the internet today.
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Exit Strategies For 11th Hour Copyright Lawsuits in Light of Covid-19
The authors discuss the concept of Last-Minute injunctions and analyse cases, in India and abroad, concerning such injunctions.
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From Booz to Tobacco: Accepting the Arbitrability of IPR disputes
The author discusses the scope of application of arbitration in resolving IPR disputes and the importance of developing a legal framework to facilitate this.
