Vrinda Sehgal
Dec 31, 2020
Counterfeiting “Epidemic” In Times of The “Pandemic”
2020 can easily be termed as the year of “healthcare emergency”. As the world continues to battle with the Novel Coronavirus, the novelty...
Avanee Tewari
Dec 24, 2020
Geographical Indications and India
INTRODUCTION Several products that we come across in our everyday lives, like Darjeeling tea, Scotch Whisky, Swiss Gruyere cheese etc....
Saumya Kapoor
Dec 22, 2020
Delhi High Court rejects the request for a “two-tier” Confidentiality Club
A Single Judge Bench of the Delhi High Court, in a patent infringement suit between Interdigital Technology Corporation and Xiaomi...
Vrinda Sehgal
Dec 22, 2020
Media conglomerates dispute and "the nation wants to know"
Introduction The Delhi High Court restrained the famous media personality Arnab Goswami and Republic TV from using the mark “NEWSHOUR” in...
Ankita Sabharwal
Dec 19, 2020
The Indian IP office’s approach to DNA patenting reveals grey area around gene patents
A gene patent is the exclusive right to a specific sequence of DNA (a gene) and is granted to an individual, organisation, or corporation...
Saumya Kapoor
Dec 17, 2020
Monthly Round Up: November 2020
A. Notable Developments: 1. Draft of the proposed “The High Court of Delhi Rules Governing Patent Suits, 2020” open for...
Saumya Kapoor
Dec 14, 2020
Whose move is it? – Protection of Gestures as Trade Marks
For any queries, please write to the author, Ms. Saumya Kapoor, Senior Associate, at saumya.kapoor@iprattorneys.com. The article was...
Vrinda Sehgal
Dec 11, 2020
IPAB Holds: N95 Is A Generic Term, Stays Operation of Registration Against Trademark Squatter
Introduction The Hon’ble Intellectual Property Appellate Board (the “IPAB”) recently in the case of Sassoon Fab International Pvt. Ltd....
Vrinda Sehgal
Dec 9, 2020
Amazon Sues Social Media Influencers for Promoting Counterfeit Goods
Introduction Social media has become the most important marketing tool of the 21st century and has revolutionised the entire system of...
Avanee Tewari
Dec 8, 2020
Wave of Patents in the Maritime Industry
INTRODUCTION The maritime industry is one of the oldest and most important industries of our society. The maritime industry is the...
