Cyber Laws
Misuse of Social Media Logos
In the digital world, “your brand name is 10 times more valuable than it is in the actual world,” says Brandy Thomas, CEO of Cyveillance Inc.
Intellectual Property Rights
Protecting Business Innovation via Trademark
Introduction: A trademark is a design, word, slogan, symbol, or combination of any of those elements that help buyers recognize the products or services that are available in the market. It is a type of intellectual property and is important because of money. Trademarks are treasured by business, and any Read more…
Cyber Laws
Interdependency of IPR and Information Technology Act, 2000
Introduction: The Information Technology Act, 2000 is the result of the resolution by the General Assembly of the United Nations (UNCITRAL), dated 30th January 1997, which adopted the Model Law on Electronic Commerce on International Trade Law. Cyber Crimes are one of the fastest-growing crimes around the world. This Act Read more…
Intellectual Property Rights
Protection of Trade Secrets in the Light of Business Law: How Can the Existing Conflict be Eased?
Introduction: Trade secrets constitute a significant part of an organization’s property. But trade secrets should not be mistaken for mere possessions of a company, for they have a significant impact on the prosperity of a company. Trade secrets usually include devices, formulae, special practices followed in a company, data, instruments, Read more…
Intellectual Property Rights
Collective Marks
INTRODUCTION Collective Marks could be defined as marks or signs which distinguish in accordance with the geographical origin, raw material, method and mode of manufacture or common characteristics of goods and services using the collective marks. Collective Marks come under the ambit of The Trademark Act of India, 1999, and Read more…
Cyber Laws
Online Copyright Infringement
INTRODUCTION Theft has prevailed in the world for a very long time. Rise of technology has developed a new kind of theft. This isn’t physical but in the form of online infringement and piracy. The work produced by the creators is copied and distributed through the internet in an unethical Read more…
Intellectual Property Rights
Strengthening IPR Regime in Perspective of India and Developing Countries
The Intellectual Property regime at the global level is being subject to a considerable amount of expansion. And is being modernized, mainly due to the implementation of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). The TRIPS agreement has provided for the protection of Intellectual Property Rights. It Read more…
Common Law Principles
Exhaustion of Rights in Perspective of Intellectual Property Rights
Introduction Intellectual property refers to the creation of mind which is fresh and original. Such as invention, artistic and literary work, symbols, and names used in commerce and design. Intellectual property rights are the rights given to a person for his/her creation of the mind. It gives the creator the Read more…
Intellectual Property Rights
History and Development of Patent Laws in India
Introduction The word patent derive from a Latin word ‘Patene’ which means ‘To Open’. A patent is a legal document that is grant by the government of the state or the country as per the national rules. It gives an inventor of a particular thing. It gives the exclusive right Read more…
Intellectual Property Rights
History and Development of Trademarks in India
Introduction The creative genius of human beings creates intellectual properties, which in turn generate wealth, if properly exploited. Since it is essentially a creation of the mind, it is therefore called intellectual property. Inventions, industrial designs, literary and artistic works, symbols used to promote commerce are some commonly known forms Read more…
Intellectual Property Rights
Importance of Intellectual Property Rights
Introduction Intellectual Property Rights essentially protects various creative ideas and innovations from being stolen from that of the owner, without permission. It has, over time, gained massive importance in fields of trade, both international and indigenous. The importance of such a niche field has been constantly evolving and is different Read more…