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Dhoni’s Risky Bet? Trademarking ‘Captain Cool’ Faces Legal Test

INTRODUCTION  Former Indian Men’s Cricket team captain and legend M.S. Dhoni has applied for registration of a word trademark “captain cool”, a nickname that reflects his pacific leadership style. For over more than a decade, coolness is linked to Dhoni’s calmness and composure on field during intense pressure situations, but

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Illustration of a freelancer working on a laptop with text "Who owns Intellectual Property in Freelancing" highlighting copyright ownership issues in freelance work.

Intellectual Property in Freelancing: Who Owns What?

Introduction Intellectual Property Law is a vast and complex field, constantly evolving at an accelerated pace. It encompasses provisions that govern Copyrights, Trademarks, Patents, Designs, and more. The provisions extend their purview over the ownership of the Intellectual Property and determine who owns it because in certain cases, the owner

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Generic Words as Trademarks: How Far Can You Go?

Introduction As the world develops and enters a phase where competition increases at a breakneck speed, a distinguished and unique identity is required. Every company strives for goodwill and that individual identity. This is where a Trademark comes into play because it provides that company with a legally protected mark

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