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Understanding Compulsory Licensing and Access to Essentials

Kashishipr

The domain of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) , especially after the adoption of the Uruguay Round’s resultant, the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) , has led to the adoption of an expanded understanding of IPRs in contemporary fields to strengthen the legal position of the rights holders.

Licensing 105
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Charting New Waters: Steamboat Willie’s Mickey Mouse Sets Sail into the Public Domain

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

On January 1, 2024, a significant shift in intellectual property rights occurred with the iconic American pop culture figure, Mickey Mouse, entering the public domain. This momentous occasion follows a prolonged journey shaped by numerous extensions and revisions of copyright laws.

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Haldiram India Pvt. Ltd. V. Berachah Sales Corporation And Ors., 2024: A Case Study On “Well-Known Trademarks

IP and Legal Filings

This is a landmark decision in the Indian intellectual property law regime as it sets a precedent for safeguarding established trademarks in India. Let us look into the said case i.e. Haldiram India Pvt. To highlight the importance of upholding intellectual property rights in India, the Court awarded Rs.

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MYTH VS. REALITY: CAN YOU PATENT AN IDEA?

Intepat

Only when an idea is developed into a tangible, practical invention that meets the legal requirements of novelty, non-obviousness, and industrial applicability can it be protected under patent law. Navigating the complexities of intellectual property law requires a thorough understanding of the rights, processes, and limitations involved.

Patent 52
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Use It or Lose It: How to Acquire and Protect your Trademarks

IPilogue

Madelaine Lynch is a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, enrolled in Professor David Vaver’s 2021-2022 Intellectual Property Law & Technology Intensive Program. This means that this name has become the name the public uses broadly to identify the goods or services and no longer identifies the brand.

Trademark 105
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The Good Get: Interviews, The Predicates Of Copyright Ownership, & Divorcing Subjects From Owning Copyright Content

LexBlog IP

But, in this space, headlines are usually a source of inspiration (so we can write about intellectual property issues that may interest more than just IP attorneys), and titles a bit of fun (so we can draw in those looking for a bit of lightness amid more serious legal analysis). ’” Id.