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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

The Role of Trademarks in Brand Protection and Consumer Trust Contributor: Aniruddh In the ever-evolving landscape of business, where competition is fierce and markets are saturated, establishing a strong and recognizable brand is essential for the business’s success. This brand serves as an extraordinary representation defining the soul of the business. It encapsulates the identity,

Tirangi Barfi: From Independence Struggle To Getting Gi Tag Contributor: Naman Tricolour Barfi, also known as Tirangi Barfi, is a lovely treat that symbolizes the tricolour flag of India. During India’s Independence Day festivities, a delectable in orange, white, and green is quite popular. Nevertheless, did you know that Tiranga Barfi was once a delectable,

Trademarking Trends: Brand Protection In The Fashion Marketplace Contributor: Beula Grace Kadiyala Success in the fierce world of fashion depends on safeguarding your intellectual property and brand. Trademark infringement cases are frequent since the business is continuously looking for fresh concepts and designs. Fashion firms need to have strong trademark strategies in place if they

Trademarks and E-Commerce in India: Protecting Brands in the Digital Marketplace Contributor: Hriday Jain E-commerce has changed the nature of trade and commerce in the era of the Internet, especially in a nation as vibrant as India. India’s e-commerce sector has grown exponentially due to the country’s growing population, fast-growing middle class, and rising internet

Redefining Trademark Dilution in Indian Jurisprudence Contributor: Shravit Arora Virtual influencers, sometimes referred to as CGI influencers, are digitally generated personalities intended to fill the responsibilities normally filled by real people on social media. Artificial intelligence (AI), advanced computer graphics, and animation techniques are used to create these virtual beings. On social media, they are

Redefining Trademark Dilution in Indian Jurisprudence Contributor: Manthan Patel According to Black’s Law Dictionary, dilutions mean “The act of reducing the proportion of ownership held by current investors through issuance of new shares of common stocks”,2 but in the ambit of Intellectual Property law, it means when a famous or a well-known mark is infringed