Tag: IP
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Case update: ITC Limited Virginia House & Ors v Britannia Industries Ltd.
In ITC Limited Virginia House & Ors v Britannia Industries Ltd., the Court highlighted the importance of safeguarding intellectual property in the consumer goods industry emphasizing the need for fair competition and the prevention of market confusion.
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Women in Leadership and IP: Ms. Stuti Agarwal of Ontum Education
In our latest interview with a prominent female entrepreneur, Ontum Education co-founder Stuti Agarwal discusses the role of technology in education, the impact of AI and how to encourage more women engineers. What is your role at Ontum? I am a co-founder and COO at Ontum Education. I’m involved in every aspect of the company…
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Intellectual property in cricket
Cricket is estimated to be the second-most watched sport in the world, and the most popular in India. Following the final of the Cricket World Cup held in Ahmedabad, we explore the diverse intellectual property assets in the world of cricket, and how they are safeguarded to ensure that players and administrative bodies can profit…
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Why traditional knowledge needs better IP protection
The lack of proper legal policy frameworks for the protection of traditional knowledge in emerging economies provides a vacuum for industrialized nations to exploit traditional knowledge and the resources of indigenous communities.
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Women in Leadership and IP: Ms Nikita Jajodia of Nourish Organic Foods
In the latest interview with a female entrepreneur in our series marking World IP Day 2023, Nikita Jajodia of Nourish Organic Foods discusses the importance of branding, the threat from copycats and the significance of certification.
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Case update: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited Vs. Union Of India And Others
The petitioner (Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited) is a pharmaceutical company incorporated under the provisions of Companies Act, 1956. It challenged the order passed by the Intellectual Property Appellate Board
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Women in Leadership and IP: Ms Vidya Rajarao, founder of Fraudopedia
In the first of a series of interviews with women entrepreneurs in India to mark World IP Day 2023, Ms Vidya Rajarao of Fraudopedia talks about protecting the company’s valuable training content, the importance of funding and network support, and how to earn the trust of young people.
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The fame game: why we need more clarity on celebrity rights
We live in a celebrity-driven economy. The notion of ‘celebrity’ has undergone a significant change in the recent years, where newer concepts of popularity such as ‘influencers’ have altered the impact and meaning of the term. This article explores the various rights available to a celebrity to protect their status, personalities and image. We also…
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Setting a strategy to tackle counterfeits
World Anti-Counterfeiting Day was marked on 8 June 2023. This annual occasion is a reminder of the importance of tackling counterfeiting and piracy, and the need to raise awareness of the threat that counterfeits pose. As EUROPOL states, the trade in counterfeit and pirated goods is a major challenge in an innovation-driven global economy. “The…
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Aarna Law participates in the INTA Annual Meeting 2023 in Singapore
The NTA Annual Meeting Live+ – the biggest annual gathering of IP practitioners – took place in Singapore in May. Aarna Law was represented by Spandana Ashwath. The INTA Annual Meeting provides an unrivalled opportunity to learn about and discuss developments in trademark and related areas of law, as well as to meet clients and…