Introduction Climate action requirements have encouraged the concept of circular economy. The 3 Rs of circular economy are reduce, reuse and recycle. Refurbishment is part ..read more

Welcome to the IP Press’s Certificate Course on Sports Law! Course Dates: August 3, 2023, to August 24, 2024 Seats Available: Only 50 Are you ready to dive into one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving fields of law? The IP Press proudly presents our flagship course on Sports Law, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in this niche area. Our comprehensive program covers everything from regulatory issues and international governance to gender discrimination and intellectual property within the sports industry. Why Enroll in Our Sports Law Course? 1. Industry-Relevan ..read more

The esteemed Delhi High Court has truly upheld its reputation as one of India’s most proactive High Courts in Intellectual Property Law decisions. With a rich history of precedents, it often cites its own judgments in IP-related disputes. In a recent decision, Jaquar and Company Private Limited versus Ashirvad Pipes Private Limited[1] exemplifies this trend. The dispute centered on the infringement and passing off of the trademark ‘ARTIZE’ registered by Jaquar, countered by the alleged mark ‘ARTISTRY’ registered by Ashirvad, both used for similar products like faucets, sanitary fittings, taps ..read more

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest certificate course on Contract Drafting in the Entertainment Industry, presented by The IP Press. This comprehensive course is designed to equip students and professionals with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic field of entertainment law. Course Duration and Structure: Dates: 27th July 2024 to 18th August 2024 Format: 100% online with 10 live sessions (20 hours total) Sessions: Weekend sessions only, with recordings available About the Course: In today’s ever-evolving legal landscape, mastering the art of co ..read more

Are you considering pursuing an LLM abroad but unsure where to start? The IP Press is excited to announce a comprehensive one-day workshop designed to guide you through the process of applying for and securing a place in top LLM programs around the world. Workshop Agenda: Why Pursue an LLM? Understand the benefits and career opportunities that an LLM degree can provide, including specialized knowledge and enhanced career prospects. Top Universities Abroad Learn about the leading universities globally that offer outstanding LLM programs and what sets them apart. Identifying Specializations Disc ..read more

We have recently seen various celebrities such as Yuvraj Singh, Karan Johar, Anil Kapoor and recently Jackie Shroff filing a suit based on the concept of personality rights. What are personality rights? A celebrity has popularity which encompasses theirname, fame, and reputation and this shallconstitutethe goodwill of an individual. These celebrities have a wide range of people who adore them, whom we call fans. Because of this goodwill reputation of an individual, it is easy to acquire a wide range of customers to a product when it is advertised by a celebrity. For theadvertisements, celebrit ..read more

Introduction In the dynamic landscape of intellectual property law, the Delhi High Court’s recent judgment in Mountain Valley Springs India Private Limited v. Baby Forest Ayurveda Private Limited[1], sheds light on the evolving standards for assessing deceptive similarity. However, this case has taken a new turn with a recent appeal, highlighting the complexity and ongoing evolution of trademark law in the digital age. Mountain Valley Springs India Pvt. Ltd. (popularly known as Forest Essentials) filed a suit in the Delhi High Court against Baby Forest Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. (Baby Forest), seeking ..read more

The well-known music director Illayaraja is not just famous for his lovely tunes but also for defending his creative rights against other parties. In 2017, Raja sent the late vocalist SP Balasubramaniam a court letter prohibiting him from playing his songs in stage shows without his consent and demanded payment for performing his songs. Now, the same Illayaraja has sent a legal notice to the producer of a Malayalam movie named Manjummel Boys for using one of his songs (Kanmani Anbodu) in the film without his consent. This brings up the legality of the composer’s rights in a musical work and ra ..read more

Space has thus far been the exclusive domain of the state owned space agencies but with the advent of private players like “Space X”, “ICEYE” and “AgniKul Combustion Pvt. Ltd.” the sector is witnessing ineffable progress and growth, The private commercial space market is predicted to grow at least 41% in the next four years making it a hot spot of private equity and venture capital investments eventually leading to robust innovation in the field. But as the sector expands and attracts private capital various new shortcomings in the existing system  are appearing  and one such  m ..read more

What is Data Privacy? Data privacy is a branch of data security that governs how organizations collect, manage, handle, and process consumer data. It protects internet users from organizations that silently collect data using cookies, tracking codes, forms, and other methods. What does it mean by personal data? Personal data can be anything that, when combined with other information, can identify an individual directly or indirectly. This includes names, addresses, email addresses, social security numbers, IP addresses, and even biometric data. What are the key principles of data privacy ..read more