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Understanding The Balance Between Traditional Ip Rights and Open Access Initiatives Contributor: Sakshi Jha Introduction The tussle between open access and traditional IP rights is becoming a major issue in the aftermath of the global epidemic. IPR and open access are fundamentally opposed to one another, to the extent that permitting one is detrimental to […]

Challenges in Patent Prosecution Contributor: Noyonika Kar Introduction A patent can be awarded for an innovation that pertains to a product, technology, or design that is novel, has an industrial application, and involves an inventive step. It is an exclusive right that gives the creator the legal authority to restrict anybody else from creating, using,

Cybersquatting Contributor: Shubra Pallavita Satpathy Introduction The act of registering, dealing in, or utilising a domain name in bad faith is known as cybersquatting (also known as domain squatting). To profit from others, cyber squatters disregard the validity of a trademark. Domain names are inexpensive. As the internet grew in popularity, individuals realised that businesses

Ever Greening of Patents: An Elixir of Life for Pharmaceutical Companies Contributor: Arushi Gupta “Mindless habitual behaviour is the enemy of innovation.” – Rosabeth Moss Kanter Introduction Grant of a patent is a monopoly right given exclusively to an inventor for a limited period of time. Such an invention should be new, non- obvious, and useful product or

Fair Use And Fair Dealing Under Copyright Law Contributor: Nitisha Mohanty Introduction Fair use is not a “licence’, but rather a privilege that allows the person pleading defence to a suit for infringement to avoid the clutches of copyright law. When a person creates an original creative work, such as a book, song, video, or

From Flintstones to Jetsons: The Principle of Territoriality in Digital Era Contributor: Arushi Gupta In a digitally connected world, a byte of data can boost or bite your brand -Bernard Kelvin Clive Introduction: Objectives and Rights under Trade Mark Regime “What is in the name?” the famous Shakespeare quote is, perhaps, the most widely cited

Inaction By Registrar Of Trademark Is Unpardonable If It Hampers The “Ease Of Doing Business In India”: Delhi High Court Contributor: Sanskriti Rastogi Introduction The Controller General of Patents Designs & Trade Marks is the chief official responsible for facilitating the patent system in India. The controller general is vested with extensive powers as well

IP Incentivizing the Ecosystem of Start- Ups Introduction When starting a business, many factors must be taken into account, including branding, market segmentation, and financial development. However, one of the main causes of market difficulties is the protection of intellectual property (IP). IP is an invaluable resource for any company, but especially for young ones.

Plagiarism In Media & Entertainment Industry Contributor: Simran Singh Introduction The Media and Entertainment (“M&E”) industry is one of the most important and major growing industries in today’s world. Approximately 4 million direct and indirect employment opportunities are generated. There are huge risks and hardships faced by the M&E sector concerning the protection and enforcement