The Pranit More show controversy has sparked nationwide debate after viral clips from a Gurugram stand-up performance led to legal action, public backlash, and discussions on free speech, consent, and ethical comedy. Himanshu Jangra, one of the audience members, made a remark about recovering the money spent on a date
A trademark refers to a mark, distinctive sign, symbol, logo, color combination, etc., that distinguishes the goods and services of one business to that of its competitors. This helps businesses to grow, build a reputation/goodwill, and build trust among consumers. Trademark law is that branch of intellectual property law that
Case Comment: Cryogas Equipment Private Limited V. Inox India Limited And Others The Indian Intellectual Property law framework clearly demarcates the boundaries of Copyright and Designs, with each having its own statutory framework: the Copyright Act 1957 and the Designs Act 2000, respectively. In this particular case, without going needlessly
Input Tax Credit (ITC) is the tax paid on purchases made by a business, which can be availed as a deduction at the time of paying output tax liability. This mechanism is designed to avoid the cascading effect of taxes (tax on tax). It is not merely a tax compliance
One could contend that India’s history of intellectual property perhaps provides what might be considered valuable insights into international IP reform for sustainability. India’s transition from the Patents Act 1970, which excluded product patents for pharmaceuticals,[1]to TRIPS conformity via the Patents Act 2005,[2] seems to illustrate the intertwined negotiations between
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) include the legal safeguards granted to creators and innovators over their creations, literary works, and artworks, trademarks, and commercial designs. These rights are pivotal in facilitating research and development (R&D) by authorizing creators to hold exclusive proprietary rights over their innovative outputs. Globally, economies with strong
The decision in Empire Spices & Foods Ltd. v. Sanjay Bhimraoji Deshmukh (2025 SCC Online Bom 2559) by the Bombay High Court serves as an important precedent for the principle of “Approbation and Reprobation” in intellectual property litigation. The dispute, which revolved around the rival spice marks “RAM BANDHU” and
India has a very rich history of traditional knowledge built over thousands of years. This includes ancient systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, and Unani, which contain detailed knowledge of herbs, treatments, and healing practices. While this is a great national asset, it also made India a target
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
The Pranit More show controversy has sparked nationwide debate after viral clips from a Gurugram stand-up performance led to legal action, public backlash, and discussions
A trademark refers to a mark, distinctive sign, symbol, logo, color combination, etc., that distinguishes the goods and services of one business to that of
Case Comment: Cryogas Equipment Private Limited V. Inox India Limited And Others The Indian Intellectual Property law framework clearly demarcates the boundaries of Copyright and
Input Tax Credit (ITC) is the tax paid on purchases made by a business, which can be availed as a deduction at the time of
One could contend that India’s history of intellectual property perhaps provides what might be considered valuable insights into international IP reform for sustainability. India’s transition
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) include the legal safeguards granted to creators and innovators over their creations, literary works, and artworks, trademarks, and commercial designs. These
The decision in Empire Spices & Foods Ltd. v. Sanjay Bhimraoji Deshmukh (2025 SCC Online Bom 2559) by the Bombay High Court serves as an
India has a very rich history of traditional knowledge built over thousands of years. This includes ancient systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha,
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
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