ArticleDaimler AG And Avanci Enters Patent Licensing DealDaimler AG has entered an agreement with patent licensing pool Avanci covering standard-essential 4G patents. IndiaIntellectual PropertyKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleFirst Symposium Of IIPRD In 2017After successfully conducting several symposiums in 2016, IIPRD is coming up with one-day seminar on software and electronics patent portfolio with focus on preliminary preparation, prosecution, and litigation in India and US. IndiaIntellectual PropertyKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleIntellectual Property (IP) Policy In India Affecting The Appliances And Consumer Electronics (ACE) IndustryFrom the days of adjusting television antennas to carrying ' ' the world in our pockets via mobile devices, India has witnessed a breath taking evolution of consumer electronics, and...IndiaIntellectual PropertyKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleIs A Make-Up Look Copyrightable?A piece of art has worth, a lot of time, effort, and energy go into the creation of any form of art, whether it's an original painting by Ravi Verma, cartoon characters such as Tom and Jerry...IndiaIntellectual PropertyKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleLouboutin's ‘Red Sole' Declared As A Well-Known Trademark By Delhi HCThe renowned reputation of the ‘RED SOLE' trademark has not been hidden from anyone and is spilled over into India from various countries around the world and consumers are well aware of this goodwill and reputation.IndiaIntellectual PropertyKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleMicrosoft Cross LicensingMicrosoft grants licenses to companies under fair and reasonable terms. It is important for the company claiming license to adhere with the Microsoft's IP licensing policy.IndiaIntellectual PropertyKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleSamsung Acquires Hera Wi-Fi Patents Through (Patent Troll?) SisvelSisvel UK Limited ("Sisvel") arranged and finalized a Wi-Fi patent license agreement between Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. ("Samsung") and Hera Wireless S.A. ("Hera"), on June 7, 2018. IndiaIntellectual PropertyKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleBCCI Comes Under The Ambit Of NADA; ICC Finally A WADA Compliant, But What Next?The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has finally agreed to come under the ambit of the National Anti-Doping Agency of India (NADA), after resisting for years. IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleLegality Of Dream 11Dream 11, arguably the most successful online fantasy sports platform in India, has had its fair share of legal controversy. The legality of Dream 11 has always been in question and contended in various Courts throughout the country. IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleUnpaid Patent Annual Fee Causes Huge Losses To Patent Office Of IndonesiaIndonesian Patent Office has sent letters to 7600 patent owners in Indonesia in order to recover the unpaid annual fee along with Interest as soon as possible.IndonesiaIntellectual PropertyKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleCan A Single Colour Acquire Protection?In 2015, Hitachi filed an application for a colour mark registration with JPO consisting of a single colour – an unassuming orange – over its hydraulic excavators. Hitachi holds a 20% market share...JapanIntellectual PropertyKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleMercedes-Benz Acquires Electric Motor Technology Company YASAGerman automaker Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes) recently announced the acquisition of Oxford, United Kingdom-based company YASA.WorldwideIntellectual PropertyKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleAn Analysis Of The Industrial Relations Code, 2020The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 was aimed towards providing the workers a path that would help them get a relief against wrongful dismissal, layoffs, and related matters.IndiaEmployment and HRKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleCopyright Protection Of Confidential InformationThe Delhi High Court recently issued an ex parte interim injunction in the case of Markets and Markets Research Pvt. Ltd. v. Meticulous Market Research Pvt. Ltd. and Ors. IndiaIntellectual PropertyKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleDisparagement Or Humour: A Fine Line - A Case On Trademark Infringement: Royal Challengers Bangalore v. Uber IndiaCricket is not just meant to be a sport in India; it has become an integral part of Indian culture. People like to tease each other and crack jokes about their favourite teams, whether they are individuals or companies. IndiaIntellectual PropertyKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleLegal Victory: Dabur Secures Injunction For Honitus Cough Remedies Against Goodluck Ayurveda Pvt LtdIn the ever-evolving landscape of intellectual property rights and trademark infringements, a recent legal battle has caught the attention of the legal community and the corporate world alike. IndiaIntellectual PropertyKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleCyberstalking And The Indian JurisprudenceWith the increasing cyber threats and cyber crimes, it is indispensable to understand the intricacies of cyber stalking and the Indian law governing it.IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleTraversing The Ethical And Legal Maze: Analysing The Art Regulations' Ramifications On Women's Reproductive AutonomyThe Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act of 2021 specifies eligibility requirements for both commissioning parties and donors. IndiaStrategyKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleProtecting Pharmaceutical Trademarks In Saudi ArabiaThe creation and distribution of counterfeit pharmaceutical products and active pharmaceutical components has serious ramifications for consumer health and safety, and is compounded...Saudi ArabiaIntellectual PropertyKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys
ArticleAre Plant Varieties Protected In Sri Lanka?Sri Lanka, being a signatory to the TRIPS Agreement, is required and obligated to implement the protection related to plant varieties. According to this mandate, the country gave birth to a sui generis system.Sri LankaEnvironmentKhurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys