ArticleDefining Boundary LinesDefining the powers and jurisdiction of specialized judicial bodies and the Courts is essential to ensure proper functioning of the legal system.IndiaIntellectual PropertyR. K. Dewan & Co
ArticleNew Trademark Law In CanadaCanada is about to witness a shift in its trademark regulation system as its amended Trademarks Act will be coming into force from June 17th, 2019. CanadaIntellectual PropertyR. K. Dewan & Co
ArticleHave You Had Your Broccoli Today?Broccoli, a popular vegetable in the continental cuisine, has its native origin from the Mediterranean region and has been grown in Italy ...European UnionIntellectual PropertyR. K. Dewan & Co
ArticleThe Three-Stripe HypeConfused?! Don't be. In simpler words, the question was whether the three stripes, used in any direction are closely associated with the German sportswear manufacturer Adidas?European UnionIntellectual PropertyR. K. Dewan & Co
ArticleActive Participation In Sale Can Make E-Commerce Websites Liable For Counterfeits!The Delhi High Court in Christian Louboutin SAS v. Nakul Bajaj & Ors, CS (COMM) 344/2018, held that e-commerce websites, actively participating in the sale of goods/ services ...IndiaIntellectual PropertyR. K. Dewan & Co
ArticleAmendment To Patent Rules, 2003The proposed amendment further states that if the applicant does not comply with the same, his claim of priority will be disregarded.IndiaIntellectual PropertyR. K. Dewan & Co
ArticleAudi vs AudimasAudimas, a Lithuanian brand founded in 1931, popular for active leisure and sportswear. The company filed for a trademark registration for the mark at the EUIPO in 2014. The application IndiaIntellectual PropertyR. K. Dewan & Co
ArticleIndia Jumps From Rank 44 To Rank 36 On The International IP Index-2019The US Chamber of Commerce's Global Innovation Policy Center releases the International Intellectual Property (IP) Index every year.IndiaIntellectual PropertyR. K. Dewan & Co
ArticleIP Trouble For Facebook, Snapchat And Instagram!Corrino Holdings LLC is a private limited company and has been operating since 2012. IndiaIntellectual PropertyR. K. Dewan & Co
ArticleLinkedIn vs KinkedIn – No We Are Not Kidding!In UKIPO in 2017, a web services provider viz. JK Solutions filed an application for registration of the mark ‘KinkedIn' (Does that ring a bell?) for "agency services for arranging personalIndiaIntellectual PropertyR. K. Dewan & Co
ArticleSony PS4 Copyright ClaimA device conceptualized and marketed by Sony Entertainment, the Play Station has been in the market from over a decade.IndiaIntellectual PropertyR. K. Dewan & Co
ArticleTake A Bow - Kibow!La Renon then approached the Madras High Court in an appeal against the IPAB order in the form of a writ petition.IndiaIntellectual PropertyR. K. Dewan & Co
ArticleThe Warner v. Spotify Waltz!Spotify, the music streaming web-application, faced certain legal issues before its launch in India. Spotify reportedly entered into license agreements with major record labels such as Sony,IndiaIntellectual PropertyR. K. Dewan & Co
ArticleNew Trademark Law In MyanmarMyanmar recently passed the Myanmar's Trademark Law ("TML") providing a codified framework for the protection of trademarks in the country. Myanmar till date did not have special lawsMyanmarIntellectual PropertyR. K. Dewan & Co
ArticleMotion Marks in UKThe Trademark Law in UK was amended in January 2019 to include the registration of motion marks. A Motion Mark is a moving logo or an animation of a logo, which is created and used by a company United KingdomIntellectual PropertyR. K. Dewan & Co
ArticleWashington Passes New Law Against Unreasonable Non-Compete ClausesWashington recently passed the Act Relating to Restraints, Including Noncompetition Covenants, on Persons Engaging in Lawful Professions, Trades or Businesses, which shall be effective from January 1, 2020. United StatesAntitrust/Competition LawR. K. Dewan & Co
ArticleSanta Claus And Suit Damages!Christmas. Celebrations. Santa Claus. Photographs. Suit Damages. Does the word "Damages" sound odd in the line?United StatesIntellectual PropertyR. K. Dewan & Co
ArticleTik Tok On The Clock!The web-application TikTok created by a Chinese company– Byte Dance, was initially launched as ‘Douyin' in September, 2016 in China.ChinaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentR. K. Dewan & Co
ArticleCopyright Registration Per Se Is Not Sufficient To Establish User Claim In TrademarksIn India, trademark labels can also be registered under the Copyright Act irrespective of whether such labels have any artistic content. Often these labels registered under the copyright lawIndiaIntellectual PropertyR. K. Dewan & Co
ArticleGeneral Court To Coca-Cola: Not ‘Shapely' Enough!Coca-Cola, commonly known as Coke is the soft-drink most of us have loved as children and continue to like as adults still. IndiaIntellectual PropertyR. K. Dewan & Co