Category: Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property

Trademark Infringement & Passing Off

February 10, 2025 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 5:35 pm

Trade mark protection is an essential aspect of intellectual property law, ensuring that businesses can protect their brand identity against unauthorized use. The two primary legal remedies available for brand protection are trade mark infringement and passing off. While both serve to prevent misuse

Copyright Infringement on OTT Platforms

January 30, 2025 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 7:58 pm

In today’s digital era, the term “copyright infringement” has become increasingly common, especially in the context of online media. Over-the-top (OTT) platforms, which deliver video content such as movies, TV series, audio, and other forms of media directly to viewers via the internet, have seen

Trademark Clash Over Cider

January 29, 2025 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 7:13 pm

London, UK – A fizzing legal battle is brewing in the Intellectual Property world as Thatcher Cider, a renowned British cider brand, locks horns with supermarket giant Aldi over an alleged Trade Mark infringement. The dispute centres around Aldi latest cider offering, which Thatchers claims

Trademark in Business

February 22, 2024 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 2:11 pm

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

Protecting Names

January 22, 2024 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 7:45 pm

Introduction A personal name is more than an identifier; it symbolizes individual identity, heritage, and personal history. It distinguishes us and shapes our sense of self. Additionally, a name is a crucial element of personal branding, influencing perceptions, forming first impressions, and conveying character.

What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

January 16, 2024 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 2:44 pm

What are Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)? Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. These rights provide exclusive ownership and control over intangible assets, allowing creators to protect their innovations from unauthorised use, reproduction,

Protecting Software Innovation in India

December 4, 2023 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 8:57 pm

Introduction Software refers to a compilation of instructions, data, or programs designed to operate machinery and execute specific tasks. The realm of software serves as the driving force behind modern efficiency and innovation in various industries, relying on intricate instructions and programs to accomplish specific

IPR for Startups

November 27, 2023 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 8:48 pm

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or entities over creations of the mind. These rights safeguard intangible assets resulting from human creativity and innovation, allowing creators to have control and benefit from their inventions or creations. IPR primarily include

Eurasia and IP

November 20, 2023 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 8:24 pm

Introduction The Eurasian Economic Union is an economic union of states located in Central and Northern Asia and Eastern Europe. It was created in 2015. The cooperation of the Member States of the Eurasian Economic Community in the field of protection and enforcement of intellectual

WIPO Diagnostic Tool

November 6, 2023 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 6:20 pm

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialised agency that was created with a view to promote and protect intellectual property on a global scale. It was institutionalised on April 26th, 1970 and has since made remarkable changes to the sphere of intellectual property