K&S Partners are contributors in the second edition of ‘International Copyright Law’
Copyright law in India is governed by the Indian Copyright Act 1957 (the Act), as amended from time to time.
The most recent amendments to the Act came into effect on 4 April 2021 through the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalization and Conditions of Service) Ordinance 2021.What can be protected?The expression ‘work’ is defined...
Branding Lessons on Indian Independence Day from Legal Perspectives
The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 (“the Emblems Act”) prevents the improper use of certain emblems and names for professional and commercial purposes.
Exactly 75 years ago, at the stroke of midnight, India got freedom from the British rule to become an independent nation. Every year, 15th August...
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission takes down illegal Khadi products online
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission has forced e-commerce portals such as Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal to remove over 160 links selling products in the name of Khadi.
In fact, KVIC has taken various initiatives to protect the trademark, Khadi, in India and the rest of the world, says Vinai Kumar Saxena,...