Introduction Artificial intelligence is developing at breakneck speed and thereby bringing radical changes in various fields, such as music, cinema, and digital media. It’s now possible to use an AI tool to create texts, produce images, and even replicate someone’s voice almost perfectly. However, the increased use of AI for
INTRODUCTION With the ever-evolving digital landscape, brands are looking for innovative marketing approaches in an attempt to connect with consumers. One such approach is implementing fluid marks which are interactive brand marks that may change shape based on context, user interaction, or cultural context. While fluid marks have huge possibilities
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND The case of Nandhini Deluxe Vs Karnataka Co-operative Milk Producers Federation Ltd.[1] serves as one of the landmark judgments that aims to deal with the issue of registration of a trademark in India. This case revolves around four judicial bodies namely – the Deputy Registrar of Trade Marks, the Intellectual Property
The doctrine of approbate and reprobate is rooted in the principle of equity that prevents a person from making contradictory statements or taking advantage of two contradicting positions in legal proceedings. It embodies the maxim, “allegans contraria non est audiendus,” meaning a person alleging contrary statements should not be heard. This principle
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) encompass a range of legal protections designed to safeguard various forms of intellectual creations. These protections are crucial for encouraging innovation and creativity. However, the boundaries between different types of IPR—such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, design rights, and trade secrets—can sometimes overlap. This article explores these
In 2018, Christian Louboutin’s iconic red sole design faced infringement in India, sparking a legal battle that highlighted the critical importance of design protection in the fashion industry. This case highlighted the challenges designers face in safeguarding their unique creations in a rapidly evolving market. The fashion industry is a
Overview of the Judgement On August 2, 2024, the High Court at Calcutta, presided by Justice Krishna Rao, delivered a significant judgement concerning the authority and validity of orders passed by Associate Managers of Trade Marks appointed by the Quality Council of India (QCI). The judgement addressed three appeals (IPDTMA
Introduction: The Rule of Anti-Dissection and The Rule of Dominant Feature often accompany each other when discussed in the context of trademark infringements. These two rules are among the most commonly used in determining possible trademark infringements and are notable because, throughout legal history, they have often been seen as
INTRODUCTION A case emerged where German athletic company Adidas filed a petition in the Delhi High Court against Keshav H. Tulsiani, who sells wholesale sportswear in Connaught Place, Delhi, for unauthorized use of its registered trademark. Tulsiani defended himself by stating that he named his label “ADIDAS” after his favorite
Background Supermac is a fast food chain based in Ireland, founded by Pat Mc Donagh in 1978. It is Ireland’s largest indigenous quick service restaurant group. The company has been growing and operating more than 100 outlets across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Mc Donald’s, on the other hand, is an
Introduction Artificial intelligence is developing at breakneck speed and thereby bringing radical changes in various fields, such as music, cinema, and digital media. It’s now
INTRODUCTION With the ever-evolving digital landscape, brands are looking for innovative marketing approaches in an attempt to connect with consumers. One such approach is implementing
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND The case of Nandhini Deluxe Vs Karnataka Co-operative Milk Producers Federation Ltd.[1] serves as one of the landmark judgments that aims to deal with the issue
The doctrine of approbate and reprobate is rooted in the principle of equity that prevents a person from making contradictory statements or taking advantage of
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) encompass a range of legal protections designed to safeguard various forms of intellectual creations. These protections are crucial for encouraging innovation
In 2018, Christian Louboutin’s iconic red sole design faced infringement in India, sparking a legal battle that highlighted the critical importance of design protection in
Overview of the Judgement On August 2, 2024, the High Court at Calcutta, presided by Justice Krishna Rao, delivered a significant judgement concerning the authority
Introduction: The Rule of Anti-Dissection and The Rule of Dominant Feature often accompany each other when discussed in the context of trademark infringements. These two
INTRODUCTION A case emerged where German athletic company Adidas filed a petition in the Delhi High Court against Keshav H. Tulsiani, who sells wholesale sportswear
Background Supermac is a fast food chain based in Ireland, founded by Pat Mc Donagh in 1978. It is Ireland’s largest indigenous quick service restaurant
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