Geographical Indications: Issues and Challenges
Prepared for a WIPO forum, this paper addresses global challenges surrounding GI protection, including enforcement, policy harmonisation, and cross-border recognition of GI rights.
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Beyond Social Media
This op-ed explores issues of digital expression, regulation, and responsibility, moving beyond surface-level debates to examine governance challenges in an increasingly connected digital ecosystem.
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How Fair Are the Fair Dealing Exceptions under Indian Copyright Law
This article critically evaluates India’s fair dealing exceptions under copyright law, analysing judicial interpretations and their impact on balancing creators’ rights with public interest.
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Law, Technology and Intellectual Property
This academic article examines the interaction between legal frameworks and technological developments, addressing how traditional IP doctrines adapt to emerging technological realities.
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3 Idiots, Copyright and Contractual Licensing
Using the film 3 Idiots as context, this article analyses copyright ownership and contractual licensing in the Indian film industry, highlighting how contractual arrangements shape rights allocation in creative works.
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Geographical Indications – A Tool for Rural Development
This guest post discusses geographical indications as instruments of rural empowerment, focusing on their potential to preserve cultural heritage, enhance product value, and support sustainable livelihoods for local communities.
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Channapatna’s Appeal to Hong Kong
This article examines the international aspirations of Indian traditional crafts, using Channapatna toys as a case study.
It highlights the role of geographical indications in protecting indigenous products in global markets and the importance of cross-border IP...