The trademark dispute between Capital Foods and Dabur over the term ‘Schezwan Chutney’ sheds light on the legal challenges of protecting descriptive marks. This article delves into the complexities of distinctiveness, consumer confusion, and fair competition under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Explore the evolving judicial perspective on descriptive trademarks
This article explores the relationship between the Copyright Protection and the Designs Act, 2000 in India. It discusses the key distinctions, legislative provisions, judicial interpretations, and practical implications for creators navigating the intersection of copyright and design protection. Understand the challenges faced by creators and consumers in safeguarding artistic works
Section 9 and 11 of the Trademark Act, 1999, play a crucial role in the regulation of trademark registration in India. Section 9 outlines the absolute grounds for refusal, which include marks that are not distinctive, are merely descriptive, or contain scandalous or obscene elements. On the other hand, Section
The term intellectual property right (IPR) refers to the collection of rights granted by law to a creator, author, or owner of intellectual property. Intellectual property rights provide legal protections designed to safeguard an individual’s creative efforts, which can include artistic works, literature, inventions, or symbols and designs used in
Explore the world of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), including copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and more. Learn why IPR is essential for innovation, economic growth, and legal protection for creators worldwide. The article also delves into how each intellectual property right works and has an impact on the world.
Explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence in patent law, including challenges of AI inventorship, the DABUS case, and potential changes to Indian patent regulations to address AI-generated innovations.
Explore the complexities of protecting Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the digital age, including challenges posed by piracy and copyright infringement, and discover strategies for safeguarding creators’ rights through technology, education, and international cooperation.
Learn about the overlaps between different IPR protections, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, design rights, and trade secrets. Understand how these protections coexist, with examples, to enhance your intellectual property strategy.
Learn how Neela Film Productions secured a John Doe (Ashok Kumar) order from the Delhi High Court to protect its intellectual property rights in the iconic TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, addressing rampant online infringement and unauthorized use of its characters and content.
This article explores the often-overlooked realm of trade secrets within the intellectual property landscape in India. Despite the absence of specific legislation, trade secrets are recognized and protected against misappropriation. The study compares trade secrets with copyright and trademarks, highlighting their distinct characteristics, protection mechanisms, and the lack of codified
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