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THE ROLE OF IP IN STARTUPS: STRATEGIES FOR LEVERAGING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FOR GROWTH: EXPLORING HOW STARTUPS CAN UTILIZE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TO GAIN A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE AND DRIVE GROWTH

INTRODUCTION IMPORTANCE OF IPR FOR START-UPS Start-ups have been recognized as power of innovation, ideas and technologies. The government of India has also launched scheme to support the start-ups in India such as the “Start-up India” scheme. A scheme known as SIPP (Scheme for facilitating Start-ups Intellectual Property Protection) has

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Copyright Protection in the Digital Age: Combating Online Piracy

INTRODUCTION The foundation of copyright protection is providing creators exclusive rights to their works. This exclusive right of the creator motivates them to devote their time and skills in developing new ideas and creative works. Copyright protection grants control to the creator of an artistic work over the use and commercial

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ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSMISSION OF TRADEMARK

INTRODUCTION Ever notice the symbol ™ at the end of the name of a product? A Trade Mark is a graphically represented mark which is used by a trader to distinguish the good and/or service offered by him vis-à-vis the goods and/or services being provided by other traders. The term

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THE PARAMOUNT ROLE OF COPYRIGHT IN INDIA’S MUSIC INDUSTRY

Introduction In a country as culturally and musically diverse as India, the significance of copyrighting songs cannot be overstated. With music deeply ingrained in the social fabric, from the opulent productions of Bollywood to the traditional melodies of local festivals, the imperative for robust legal protection of artistic creations is

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COPYRIGHT BATTLE: HUMANS OF BOMBAY VS. PEOPLE OF INDIA

FACTS OF THE CASE: In 2014, Karishma Mehta founded “Humans of Bombay” (HOB), an online storytelling platform focused on fostering connections. On the similar lines another online storytelling platform “People of India” (POI), was founded by Pritika Kumar and has been in operation since 2019 as an Instagram-based storytelling platform.

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DOMAIN NAMES AS TRADEMARKS: BEYOND URLs

MEANING AND FUCNTIONS OF TRADEMARK Intellectual property rights realm aims at securing exclusive rights of individuals on generation of one’s mind. In commercial world, trademarks act as a pillars of distinction which enable the businesses to safeguard their unique identity in the competitive market. Section 2(1)(zb) of the Trademarks Act,

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NAVIGATING THE TRADEMARK AND DESIGN OVERLAP IN INDIA

In today’s globalized economy, Intellectual property (IP) emerges as the cornerstone of innovation and serves as the bedrock for business owners to enjoy exclusive rights to the ownership as well as the economic benefits arising out of their unique creations. There are several types of intellectual property inter alia design,

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LOTUS HERBAL V. DPKA: DELHI HIGH COURT DECISION ON TRADEMARK DISPUTE

Explore the legal battle between Lotus Herbal and DPKA over the trademark ‘Lotus Splash’ for a facewash product, as the Delhi High Court evaluates trademark infringement claims and weighs the protection under Section 30(2)(a) of The Trade Marks Act, 1999, ultimately dismissing Lotus Herbal’s petition.

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DOMAIN NAMES AS TRADEMARKS: BEYOND URLs

MEANING AND FUCNTIONS OF TRADEMARK Intellectual property rights realm aims at securing exclusive rights of individuals on generation of one’s mind. In commercial world, trademarks

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