Purpose of Trademark Law The trademark in relation to goods and services distinguishes the source and originality of the goods and transmits to the general public the quality of the product. In the case of Cadbury India Limited v. Neeraj Food Products [1], the Court noted that the spirit, intention, and purpose of the trademark…
Introduction The TRIPS Agreement is the most exhaustive multilateral treatment on Intellectual Property Rights until now focuses on the global standards to protect and enforce such Intellectual Property Rights. Many changes have occurred after TRIPS. In the Pre-TRIPS era, over 35 countries did not grant patent protection for pharmaceutical products. But now, after becoming a…
Introduction With the entire nation and most of its businesses shut on account of the Novel Coronavirus pandemic, the economy along with the income of the people has come to a screeching halt and its effects and implementations are far-reaching. A nation-wide complete lockdown was announced on 25th March 2020 which has been extended for…
With the advent of information technology, society has tried to amend itself to cater to the needs of humans. Earlier, patients had to travel to far off places in order to avail medical services. Even though the man was able to make cutting edge medical instruments to give a second life to a patient, still…
Introduction International Commercial Mediation was adopted in December 2018, by the “United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements.” This convention came into being from a Mediation which was held in Singapore. The International Commercial Mediation, also known as the “Singapore Convention on Mediation” [1] , is used as a right to invoke and enforce the settlement agreements.…
Introduction Sports have always played a vital role in the physical development, fitness, and mental well-being of a person. It also helps in inculcating the true spirit of fair play, teamwork, and perseverance. Indian history in sports can be traced as an origin of sports like Kabaddi, Polo, Hockey, and Wrestling. Despite, sports being part…
In this Covid-19 outbreak, where the stringent implementation of the law is the only way of combating this pandemic and regulating the social distancing norms as well as the conduct of the citizens, the legal sanctions amid violation of the lockdown guidelines are proving to be futile as the deterrence of these penalties tends to…
Presuppose this screenplay; it’s 1608 and the East India Company arrives in Surat aboard the ship Hector, commanded by William Hawkins, and by 1612 it has established its first permanent factory. In 1623, the company approaches the crown to get rights to administer the criminal justice system in the factory areas and is granted so.…
Introduction With the imposition of a nationwide lockdown [1], thousands of firms and businesses are uncertain of their future prospects with the economy struggling. In recognition of this, fourteen states in India, such as Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh, and certain other states have suspended their labor laws. [2] Uttar Pradesh, for instance, by…
Introduction With the increase in our dependence on the internet in day to day activities, its significance in the digital era is nothing less than a necessity. The Internet has become an indispensable way of communicating our opinions and expressions. Indeed, there are other mediums of communication. However, the reach and accessibility of internet connectivity…