Author: Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India

Starbucks vs Starbuds

Starbucks vs Starbuds

In a recent legal development, Starbucks has filed a lawsuit against Starbuds Flowers, a mobile marijuana retailer, accusing the company of trade mark and copyright infringement. The lawsuit, filed on June 28th in the U.S. District Court of Southern District of New York, claims that

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Footwear War

Footwear War

In a significant trademark dispute, Puma has filed an application for cancellation of the Nike’s registered trade mark “FOOTWARE,” aiming to prevent Nike from using the mark. Both companies have appeared in the European General Court (constituent of Court of Justice in European Union) for

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Trademark Rectification

Trademark Rectification

Trademark rectification is an essential procedure to amend the mistakes or inconsistencies in a registered trademark. A registered trademark can be required to make rectifications at some point due to various reason including erratum, any clerical error entered during registration of trademark, or change in

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Battle between CIR, Microsoft and Open AI

Battle between CIR, Microsoft and Open AI

In a pivotal case underscoring tensions between tech giants and content creators, the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) has sued Microsoft and OpenAI for copyright infringement. Filed in federal court, the lawsuit highlights growing concerns over how artificial intelligence (AI) systems use copyrighted material in

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ARTHROGEN V. PATENT CONTROLLER, INDIA

ARTHROGEN V. PATENT CONTROLLER, INDIA

BACKGROUND Arthrogen filed for a patent on a process for manufacturing protein-enriched blood serum using gold particles. The Controller of Patents raised objections under Sections 3(c) (mere discovery of a scientific principle), 3(d) (mere discovery of a new form of a known substance), 3(e) (substance

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Patent Search

Patent Search

What is a prior-art search? Prior art, the term mostly used during patent applications, is used to describe all information available in the public domain before the priority or filling date of the patent application. This information is related to the patent applications. Prior art

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Protecting Biotechnology

Protecting Biotechnology

Biotechnology-the word suggests that this is biological advancement based on technology. The topic of interest is related to both the cellular and molecular aspects of biological objects. Biotechnological advancements have strong implications in the pharmaceutical and food industries as well as in genetic modifications in

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Trademark in Business

Trademark in Business

Defining Trademark A “trademark” is a mark which is used for a commercial purpose. It is also called a brand name because it contains names, symbols, logos, and taglines that help to identify and differentiate a company’s goods and services from those of others. For

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Happy Saraswati Puja

Happy Saraswati Puja

Saraswati Puja, an esteemed Hindu festival, pays homage to Goddess Saraswati, the divine embodiment of knowledge, wisdom, art, music, and learning. Revered across India and Nepal, particularly in the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Assam, this sacred observance typically graces the calendar in

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75th Republic Day

75th Republic Day

Today, 26th January 2024, marks the 75th Republic Day. It is a momentous occasion that marks the adoption of the Constitution of India on January 26, 1950. It is a time to honour the principles of Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity that form the bedrock

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