The patent system was created to fix a problem in the market. Private companies will not invest enough in research and development unless there are exclusive rights over their R&D and intellectual property, so as to discourage the theft of their ideas. However, climate change introduces a secondary perspective that
When Law Meets the Machine You may hear the same silent anxiety when walking into any newsroom or music studio today. AI tools can now reproduce, study, and copy content that previously took weeks or months to create in a few seconds. It feels impressive. It is also uncomfortable. Rethinking
The most important premise of modern copyright law is also its least examined. Courts today respond to artificial intelligence with a reflexive certainty: copyright protects only “human authorship”. The claim is conveyed as if it resolves the issue, as if by invoking the “human” the law can stand firm against
J.P. Associates is pleased to announce the 3rd Edition of its Annual Article Writing Competition 2026, inviting law students across India to participate and demonstrate their legal research, analytical ability, and writing proficiency. Building upon the success of its previous editions, this year’s competition expands its scope to include submissions in
INTRODUCTION You do not need to see a brand name to recognize the triangular peaks of a Toblerone bar, nor do you need a logo to identify the iconic spherical gold foil and pleated paper cup of a Ferrero Rocher. But how does a brand legally monopolize a physical shape
INTRODUCTION The word “euthanasia” is derived from the Greek words “ eu ” and “ thanatos ”, which literally mean “good death” or “easy death”. It is generally described as a mercy killing. Euthanasia refers to the purposeful acceleration of the death of a terminally ill case through active or
The Trade Marks Registry has finally moved away from the outdated Internet Explorer-based signing system to a new Browser Signing Solution. While this is a welcome change, the official manual is incomplete and misses critical steps (especially license purchase & activation). This guide simplifies the entire process into a clear,
ABSTRACT The concept of novelty is a fundamental requirement in patent law within the framework of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Although the term is not explicitly defined in statute, it generally refers to the newness of an invention and ensures that only inventions that have not been previously disclosed to
Holi, Law & The Human Condition ABSTRACT India’s constitutional democracy is not a cold document locked behind glass it is a living, breathing promise made to every citizen, renewed at every sunrise. This article examines what happens when one of India’s most beloved festivals Holi collides with that promise. Drawing
INTRODUCTION The copyright infringement and De Minimis defence are often seen as complementary because the De Minimis principle is commonly used as a defence in Intellectual Property (IP) law. The term De Minimis is derived from the Latin phrase “de minimis non curat lex,” which means “the law does not
The patent system was created to fix a problem in the market. Private companies will not invest enough in research and development unless there are
When Law Meets the Machine You may hear the same silent anxiety when walking into any newsroom or music studio today. AI tools can now
The most important premise of modern copyright law is also its least examined. Courts today respond to artificial intelligence with a reflexive certainty: copyright protects
J.P. Associates is pleased to announce the 3rd Edition of its Annual Article Writing Competition 2026, inviting law students across India to participate and demonstrate their
INTRODUCTION You do not need to see a brand name to recognize the triangular peaks of a Toblerone bar, nor do you need a logo
INTRODUCTION The word “euthanasia” is derived from the Greek words “ eu ” and “ thanatos ”, which literally mean “good death” or “easy death”.
The Trade Marks Registry has finally moved away from the outdated Internet Explorer-based signing system to a new Browser Signing Solution. While this is a
ABSTRACT The concept of novelty is a fundamental requirement in patent law within the framework of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Although the term is not
Holi, Law & The Human Condition ABSTRACT India’s constitutional democracy is not a cold document locked behind glass it is a living, breathing promise made
INTRODUCTION The copyright infringement and De Minimis defence are often seen as complementary because the De Minimis principle is commonly used as a defence in
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