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How to Set Up Your Own Business in India

IP and Legal Filings

A foreign company can set up a business in India under the Companies Act, 2013 as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Joint Venture or Associate Company or by setting up a Liaison Office, Project Office, or Branch Office of the foreign Company. WHAT IS A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY COMPANY? Image Source: gettyimages].

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The Use of Mandated Public Disclosures of Clinical Trials as Prior Art Against Study Sponsors

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The case garnered amicus curiae briefs filed by several innovative pharmaceutical companies in support of the patent owner, Salix Pharmaceuticals. Failure to publicly report an ongoing clinical trial is, Vanda states, “grounds for criminal liability, including imprisonment and financial penalties, as well as hefty civil fines.”

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Authors Get Mixed Results With Initial Skirmish in OpenAI Lawsuit

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OpenAI, Inc. The OpenAI defendants moved to dismiss all causes of action alleged by the author plaintiffs with the exception of the first cause of action for direct copyright infringement. (It East Coast Foods, Inc., In the meantime, similar lawsuits are being filed against other AI companies.

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Are Memes Dangerous?

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But wait, shouldn’t the Fair Use Doctrine imputed under the First Amendment apply to an obviously parodied creative work? The first factor is of chief concern ordinarily. If the creator has greater leverage or financial means than the enforcement-targeted business, the result of these demands is often swift settlement.

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Smart Wallets and Measuring Credibility of the Prior Art

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I think of these generally as “smart wallets” but I learned today that the company Storus has a registered trademark for that term. Mosaic Brands, Inc. But, for over 150 years the courts have hotly questioned and challenged the credibility of self-serving prior art that first comes to light during the litigation.

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Trade Secrets Food Fight Spotlights Importance of Comprehensive Agreements

LexBlog IP

The agreements also required Mucho Pizza not to directly or indirectly hold an interest in a competitive pizza restaurant during or immediately after the agreements’ term. Mucho Pizza affiliates – Sun Holdings Inc. CiCi Enterprises asserts both were bound by the agreements’ terms. Mucho Pizza, LLC et al. ,

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Trademark Infringement in the Digital Age

IP and Legal Filings

Trademarks are becoming even more significant assets for companies trying to stand out in a competitive market due to the growth of online platforms and e-commerce. This seriously threatens the financial interests and intellectual property rights of enterprises. Trademark violation raises significant issues.