Category: Recent News
Dispute on Copyright and Creativity
February 5, 2025
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 5:52 pm
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the music industry, a fierce legal battle is brewing between record companies and AI music generators. The dispute centers around the use of copyrighted music to train AI models and the broader implications for the future
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Crossing the Gap
January 25, 2025
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 6:26 pm
The “Mind the Gap” trademark dispute centers on the legal conflicts arising from the use of the iconic phrase, widely recognized in the context of the London Underground’s public announcements. The case delves into key issues of trademark registration, the scope of protection for widely
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Global Business Summit
November 9, 2024
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 2:34 pm
The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), established in 1853, is one of India’s oldest and most influential chambers of commerce. Based in Kolkata, it has played a pivotal role in eastern India. BCCI has invited Biswajit Sarkar, Advocates – IP Attorneys, a leading
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Happy Diwali ! 2024
October 31, 2024
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 3:19 pm
Diwali, often called the “Festival of Lights,” is one of India’s most beloved and widely celebrated festivals. Rooted in ancient Hindu mythology and observed by millions across the globe, Diwali embodies the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Its
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Starbucks vs Starbuds
July 24, 2024
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 2:39 pm
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
July 19, 2024
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 9:06 pm
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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Battle between CIR, Microsoft and Open AI
July 8, 2024
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 12:01 pm
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
March 11, 2024
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 3:37 pm
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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Happy Saraswati Puja
February 13, 2024
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 8:46 pm
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
January 25, 2024
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 7:45 pm
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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