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Knockoffs in fast fashion industry: A surge in counterfeits? Contributor: Sneha Dutta Knockoffs and Counterfeits: A thin line difference In today’s world, the shelf life of a fashion trend has become incredibly short. The consumers wish to stay updated with the changing styles and avail them at affordable prices. This has led to the growth […]

The Intersection of Intellectual Property and Trade Secrets Contributor: Ananya Chandra In the realm of business and innovation, safeguarding proprietary information is crucial for maintaining competitive advantage. Two primary mechanisms for this protection are intellectual property (IP) and trade secrets. While both aim to secure valuable information, they operate under distinct legal frameworks and offer

Advent of Social Media and Trademark Protection Contributor: Anusaya Panda Social media provides a platform for personal expression and business promotion, but it also poses challenges for brand owners. Misuse of their names and businesses on social networking sites can lead to reputational damage and financial losses, as imposters exploit the trust associated with established

Empowering Creators: The Blockchain Revolution in Intellectual Property Management Contributor: Dhriti Aggarwal As the digital economy grows, intellectual property management and protection become increasingly important in global trade, innovation, and culture. However, monitoring and safeguarding intellectual property rights is a difficult task, hampered by inefficiency, conflicts, and keeping up with fast technological advancement. Blockchain technology

Protection of Personality Rights under Intellectual Protection Rights Contributor: Sonalika Gupta Personality rights also known as publicity rights represent an individual’s authority to restrict the use of their personality for commercial purposes; these include name, image, likeness and other unique attributes. These rights ensure that person, particulary celebrities, can prevent any unauthorized third party from

Right to be forgotten – A perspective to Privacy Law Contributor: Amisha Background The concept of the Right to be forgotten, is not a recent development, but emerged through the judgement of The European Union’s Court of Justice in 2014, when it was discovered that the law needed a halt, or s stoppage to findings

The Role of WIPO in Blockchain and IP Contributor: Darshana Chetry, NLU, Assam Blockchain technology holds great promise for transforming the management of Intellectual Property (hereinafter referred to as IP) assets. By providing a decentralized, transparent, and immutable ledger, blockchain can significantly enhance how IP rights are registered and enforced. The World Intellectual Property Organization

The Threat of Trademark Trolls in India Contributor: Sonalika Gupta In today’s world of globalization and ever-increasing competition, defending intellectual property is an imperative. Trademark and brand protection constitute a significant part of intellectual property and valuable intangible assets for companies. It serves as a visual mark that is used to represent the origin or

Workplace Security And Ip Security Theft Contributor: Vineet Introduction The competitive business environment that describes the modern business world avails intellectual property as one of the most prized possessions that can be had by a company. Be it patents, trade secrets, proprietary software, or customer databases, protection of intellectual property is needed to continue having

The impact of open source software on intellectual property law and practice Contributor: Saumya Sinha Open-source software (OSS) has had a significant impact on intellectual property law and practice. OSS refers to software that is freely available for use, modification, and distribution, typically with a license that allows for these uses. This differs from proprietary