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DNA sequencing: merging ideas and expressions
Dig details about the merger doctrines in the Copyrights law and its consequences in case of DNA sequencing here. Read the article >>
The Enercon patent dispute
Find out why the Intellectual Property Appellate Board revoked 12 out of 19 patents belonging to a particular applicant. Read the article >> […]
Honest and concurrent TMs: Moët & Chandon’s case
The onus of proof is on the applicant in case of concurrent registration of identical or similar marks. Read here >>
Trend towards punitive damages for trademark infringement
Punitive damages can be beneficial in terms of deterring infringers from infringing the rights of intellectual property rights holders. Find out more about […]
Pre-grant opposition rules grant a personal hearing to the opponent
The Patents Act and the Patent Rules mandates that if a person opposing the patent grant requests to be heard, it is incumbent […]
Court issuing search warrant needs no opinion of Trademark Registrar
Any statutory provision must be interpreted in a way to bring out the real intent of the legislature. Read an interesting case >> […]
Appellate board rules evidence should never be time-barred
Advancing the cause of justice, IPAB opined that evidence should never be time-barred. Read the article >>