India’s Latest GI Tag Goes To Traditional Music Instrument
A recent and unique addition to the list of GI tags in India is the Narasingapettai Nagaswaram (March 2022). It is a traditional wind music…
You can’t just put a ring on it!
The Olympic rings, designed by Pierre de Coubertin are the visual ambassador for the games. They made their debut at the Games of the VII…
Can we protect our Khadi?
When we think of Khadi, our minds automatically connect to Mahatma Gandhi spinning the ‘charkha’. Khadi for us Indians is not just a fabric but…
When things got a bit Messi
Last year Lionel Messi was finally able to trademark his name “Messi” in the European Union after a legal battle of nine years. This is…
The curious case of ISKCON V/S ISKCON
#ISKCON is a registered #trademark of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness with a presence in over 60 countries worldwide. They filed a commercial #intellectualproperty suit against an apparel manufacturing…
MikeTM Lens: A Gamechanger to Capture Infringement
Companies spend millions in advertising each year, with the simple goal – the brand resonates with the target customers and they stand apart from their…
Legal Research — A Lawyer’s Nightmare
Legal research, the indispensable process for a lawyer. It constitutes browsing through humongous archives just to find the right exemplar or a precedent to a…
Delhi High Court refuses to give monopoly over Chur Chur Naan
In a recent order dated 8th May 2019, Delhi High Court has refused to give monopoly over Chur Chur Naan and Amritsari Chur Chur Naan….
Delhi High Court grants permanent injunction against publisher using fictitious author’s name for publishing book
In a recent case in Delhi High Court, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has filed a suit for permanent injunction restraining infringement of copyright…
Should The Covid-19 Vaccine Be Patented?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared COVID-19 as pandemic as the whole world is virtually under the threat of being infected. As COVID-19 is causing…