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Diagram illustrating the various types of intellectual property embedded in Apple AirPods Max, including trademarks (Apple logo, brand name), patents (H1 chip, noise cancellation), design rights (shape, finish), copyright (software, sounds), and trade secrets (manufacturing process, tuning data).

How Much IP is Present in an Apple AirPods Max?

When you pick up a pair of Apple AirPods Max, you’re not just holding a set of headphones. You’re holding a masterpiece of innovation wrapped in a tight cocoon of intellectual property (IP). Apple, a brand known for its relentless focus on design, engineering, and marketing, has ensured that nearly

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GST Compliance Amendments July 2025

TOWARDS ENHANCED TAXPAYER ACCOUNTABILITY: A Study of GST Compliance Amendments Effective from July 2025

INTRODUCTION: India’s GST compliance environment is undergoing a major upheaval as a result of two important amendments that will take effect on July 1, 2025.  Initially, following auto-population, the GSTR-3B report will be locked, preventing manual modification of figures extracted from the Invoice Furnishing Facility or GSTR-1.  The updated GSTR-1A form must

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MS Dhoni in yellow Chennai Super Kings jersey with arms crossed, featured next to the headline “MS Dhoni applies trademark for ‘Captain Cool’” on a red background, with JP Associates branding at the bottom.

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 person using VR headset and keyboard with digital screens, representing GST taxation in the metaverse economy in India

Taxing the Metaverse: Is India’s GST Ready for Virtual Realities?

“Exploring Legal Lacunae and Legislative Imperatives in India’s Indirect Tax Regime” Introduction: Welcome to the metaverse, a realm where reality bends, your neighbour might be a lifelike tiger, yoga unfolds among the stars, and digital fashion flaunts price tags that rival the real world. As surreal as that sounds, it’s real—and

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Illustrated globe showing location pins with text "Geographical Indication" highlighting the concept of protecting region-specific products.

Geographical Indications

Introduction:- Geographical Indications (GI) are a special type of label used to show that a product comes from a specific place and has qualities or a reputation linked to that location. These products often reflect the culture, tradition, and skills of the people in that region. For example, items like

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