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What is Trademark Bullying?
The paper deals with the topic of trademark bullying. The author opens the paper by defining what a trademark is, and then looks at trademark bullying. The author then analyses some factors that are looked into by the courts when it comes to the infringement of trademark, and how some of them lead to trademark bullying. The author goes on to look at the protection offered by the Indian Trademarks Act against trademark bullying and some cases on the same. Finally, the author looks at certain measures that can be taken to protect oneself from trademark bullying.
Broadly speaking: COVID-19 VACCINE: AN IPR PERSPECTIVE
Covid-19 pandemic has affected the world at large. All the countries are participating in finding a vaccine as a solution to it. However, the problem arises whether the vaccine generated can be patented or are the licensing and patenting of such a much-needed innovation probably to be side-lined somehow. In any case, at the most critical moment, the probability that a patent will remain among lawmakers and the social steadiness they are pledged to protect is low.
Artificial Intelligence and the Lacunae of Indian Laws
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been creeping its way into every aspect of an individual’s life and is the undeniable future of this world. The article aims to highlight the absence of a legal framework around AI.
IMPACT OF CoVID-19 ON 'IP REGIME'
The reach of COVID-19 has been felt across all facets of life. The world of intellectual property has not been spared either, but COVD-19 has not brought it to a halt. The world of intellectual property is still moving but at a slower pace.
Product By Process Claims
Product-by-process claims developed in response to the need to enable an applicant to claim an otherwise patentable product that resists definition by other than the process by which it is made. Initially, product-by-process claims were only permissible where the invention could not otherwise be adequately defined. Gradually, product-by-process claims became allowable even when the product could be defined with the help of its enhanced features given to it by the process used to create it.
Should Piracy Be Legalized? - Excerpts from E-debate
An E-Debate was held on the pressing issue of legalizing piracy. Here are the arguments given for and against the motion.