Section 126: The Invisible Shield of Consumer Trust in Trademarks Law
Written by: Kunal Peelwan Introduction When we buy any good or service, we often see some kinds of shapes, logos, or marks on it, and many renowned brands are recognised …
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Judicial Transparency and Its Challenges: Reflections from Dr. Vijay Bajaj vs. Union of India (2024 SCC OnLine MP 7169)
India’s legal landscape has undergone a transformative shift with the introduction of live-streaming in courtrooms. This forward-thinking move seeks to promote transparency and enable public access to judicial proceedings. However, …
From IP Rights to Licenses: Legal Insights for Game Developers
Written by: Sriman Mishra, 5th Year Student, KIIT Bhubaneshwar The gaming industry thrives on creativity and innovation, making Intellectual Property (IP) laws a cornerstone for safeguarding game developers’ efforts. As …
Navigating the New Rules of Online Gaming in India
Written by: Sriman Mishra, 5th Year Student, KIIT Bhubaneshwar In a significant move on April 6, 2023, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) introduced amendments to the Information …
New Headquarters for Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks
New Address for Official Communications: Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks Boudhik Sampada Bhawan, Plot No. 32, Sector …
Jan Vishwas Act: Changing Dynamics of Intellectual Property Rights Compliance.
The Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022 is introduced to further amend the provisions relating to easing of doing business by de-criminalizing minor offences and rationalizing compliance mechanism. This impacts a wide …
WIPO Adopted New Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge
Recently, WIPO member states approved a groundbreaking new Treaty related to intellectual property (IP), genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge on 24th May 2024. This is the first WIPO Treaty …
DISTRICT COURT RESTRAINS DEFENDANTS FROM USING THE MARK “KRISHI RASAYAN”.
The Saket District Court has issued an injunction in favor of Plaintiff M/s Krishi Rasayan Exports Private Limited. As a result, Royel Krishi Rasayan Private Limited is now restrained from …
Protection of Trade Secrets Bill, 2024
The Protection of Trade Secrets Bill, 2024 is a piece of legislation design to safeguard the proprietary information of businesses and individuals from unauthorized use, access, or disclosure. It offers …
Whether the prior registration of a trademark presides over the usage of a similar mark?
“BLINKHIT”, “iBLINKHIT” vs. BLINKIT -Roshni Jaiswal In today’s times, who hasn’t heard about Blinkit, an instant delivery service-based application. Originally founded by Albinder Dhindsa and Saurabh Kumar as Grofers back …