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 under...
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 under...
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...
Blend In or Stand Out? Branding Blunders of Indian Startups
Being low in descriptiveness makes a trademark high in exclusivity.
There is something about the recently concluded first season of Sony Liv’s reality TV show Shark Tank India that would bother intellectual property (IP) lawyers. While pitching their business ideas to the sharks (potential investors forming the panel of judges)...
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India IP Update – Issue XXIII
We are pleased to share the latest edition of "India IP Update” with key developments in the area of Indian IP law.
Central Government withdraws the Personal Data Protection Bill 2021 read more…A divisional application must have a basis in the original claims: Delhi High Court read more… ‘Known substance’ must be...
Homegrown dairy brand from India wins trademark, copyright infringement case in Canada
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