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Intersection of Intellectual Property Law and Competition Law with respect to Cross Licensing Agreements

IIPRD

Hence, the concept of cross licensing agreement has originated with the intent to help various organizations in sharing patent licenses along with their rights and liabilities leading to their easier access to masses and reduction of monopolistic market tendencies. Cross-licensing agreements can both restrain and advance competition.

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Intellectual Property Law and Competition Law: Conflicting or Complementing

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Introduction If we take a broader look at the Intellectual Property Laws, the primary objective of the legislation in framing these laws is to provide exclusive rights to the IP right holder as against the entire world. In contrast, the CCI has the authority to decide upon all the happenings in the market.

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SPACs: A Double-Edged Sword

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However, from 2003 to 2019 , the average number of SPAC IPOs per year was just 23, and SPAC IPOs have never raised more than 20% of total U.S. However, this dilemma comes within the structure of SPACs, and we should leave it to the investors and market to balance on a case-by-case basis. The Year of SPAC. IPOs and 46% of total U.S.

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Beyond The Ordinary: The Rise in Use of Non-Conventional Trademarks in Pharmaceuticals Industry

IP and Legal Filings

Abstract In the changing landscape of intellectual property law, Trademarks have gone beyond the traditionally used symbols, names, logos to enhance the non-traditional identifiers. 2003), acknowledged that a combination of colours and function as a great mark if it develops distinctiveness through consistent use over time. [3]

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Understanding Freedom to Operate (FTO) Concerning IP & Patents

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Three pharmaceutical companies, including Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Micromet AG, and Cambridge Antibody Technology (now acquired by AstraZeneca), in September 2003 announced signing a non-exclusive cross-license agreement. Without any doubt, stepping into patent litigation can be uncertain, full of risks, and expensive.

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Saving your Mark from Trademark Genericide

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A wide array of linguistic, legal, and marketing-related factors contribute to trademark genericization. Sadly, targets of genericization are often successful brands whose goods were or are market leaders in their sector. Many brands also resort to anti-genericide marketing campaigns.

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The Changing Jurisdictional Journey of Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law

IIPRD

Introduction Competition law and intellectual property rights (IPR) are like two different sides of the same coin, as they both work to ensure vibrancy in the market and promote consumer welfare. In the legal world, competition law and IPR law are often represented by a term, i.e., “friends in disagreement.” [1]