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A Year Since Hermès Verdict: The Tussle Between Trade Mark Rights and Artistic Freedom Continues

IP and Legal Filings

The verdict is testimony to a paradigm shift in Trademark Protection and a watershed judgement in navigating the scuffle between the rights of two sections- the commercial rights of ‘business class’ and freedom of expression vested with the ‘artists and creators’.

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Limited Edition Products and their IP Protection

IIPRD

Every renowned business has some products that they launch separately. It is also a great way for new and small businesses to attract customers. According to the Indian Design Act, if your design is registered under the Designs Act it is not eligible for protection under Copyright Act, even if it is artistic work.

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Understanding the Role Intellectual Property Plays in Mergers and Acquisitions

Kashishipr

In simple terms, it pertains to the original creations of the human intellect, including inventions, symbols, designs, artistic works, literary works, and so on. The terms and conditions of a merger are generally fair, mutually agreed to by the businesses and companies involved, and they become equal partners of the new venture.

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Fashion In The Metaverse : The Law And Protection

IP and Legal Filings

The Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns had a detrimental influence on fashion companies, which further motivated them to grow their business on the Metaverse. Expansion of Legal Protections By deterring imitated products, trademarks safeguard a company’s identity and the image of its brand(s), especially in the Metaverse.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (February 05- February 11)

SpicyIP

Last week we published 9 posts on topics such as our comments on the proposed Trademarks (1st Amendment) Rules, the Madras High Court’s decision with respect to patentability of business methods, and Union Minister of State for Commerce’s response on ability of the current IPR regime to cater concerns arising out of AI generated work.

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Protecting Your Brand: How to Remove Counterfeits from Alibaba

Corsearch

Founded in 1999 by Jack Ma, the Alibaba company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most influential online commerce businesses. One of Alibaba’s most popular platforms is Alibaba.com, a leading global wholesale B2B marketplace that facilitates trade between businesses from around the world.

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Trademark Tussle: Blenders Pride vs. London Pride – A Legal Saga Unraveled

IP and Legal Filings

Enterprises A proprietary concern at 155, Gurunanak Timber Market, Dhar Road, Indore (Madhya Pradesh) Brief Facts Plaintiffs are in business of manufacturing and distribution of wines, liquors and spirits. They manufacture and sell whisky in the name of ‘Blenders Pride’ and ‘Imperial Blue’.