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Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation Growth in India

The Impact Of Intellectual Property Rights On Innovation And Economic Growth In India

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) play a crucial role in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth, especially in knowledge-intensive economies. In India, IPR structures have experienced notable advancement, mainly after the country’s adherence to the TRIPS Agreement of the World Trade Organization. These modifications highlight India’s emphasis on technological development, worldwide

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Third Party Rights in Copyright Disputes – Delhi High Court Ruling

Third Party Rights: Not A Ground For Rectifying Register of Copyrights

Copyright law is fundamentally designed to protect the rights of creators over their original works. However, disputes often arise regarding ownership, authorship, or errors in registration. In such cases, the question emerges: can a person rely on third party rights to seek rectification of copyright records? This issue sits at

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Traditional Knowledge Digital Library

Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL)

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

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Robotic hand interacting with a digital interface labeled Intellectual Property, representing AI-driven IP protection services by JP Associates in India

AI AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: RETHINKING TRADEMARK LAW FOR THE DIGITAL AGE IN 2026

INTRODUCTION The rise of artificial intelligence has rewritten the rulebook on creativity, giving rise to AI generated trademarks that disrupt the core principle underpinning intellectual property protection in India. As Artificial Intelligence actively engages in the field of brand creation, distinguishing between genuine innovation and imitation becomes unclear, raising critical

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A balance trying to balance copyright and fair use.

Doctrine Of Fair Use

Explore the Doctrine of Fair Use under Indian and international law. Understand copyright and trademark fair use with key cases, legal tests, and Section 52 insights.

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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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