Category: Recent News
Presenting at an International Seminar
January 24, 2024
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 12:04 pm
We are elated to share that our founder Adv. Biswajit Sarkar has been invited to be a Speaker at the online Seminar- “The Transformation of Law under the influence of Technical and Economic Internationalization” organized by the School of Foreign Law of Kutafin, Moscow State
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Netaji Jayanti
January 23, 2024
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 7:44 pm
Today, 23rd January 2024, marks the 127th Birth Anniversary of one of India’s most revered and dynamic freedom fighters, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Since 2021 this day has also been celebrated as “Parakram Diwas” in India. Netaji’s Biography: Born to a very successful lawyer in
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Legal Battle of VBM
January 17, 2024
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 6:56 pm
A recent legal tussle between German medical equipment giant VBM Medizintechnik GMBH and Indian entity VBM India Co (VBMIC) owned by Geetan Luthra, was filed in Delhi High Court has grabbed attention. The plaintiff German company was founded in Germany in 1981by Mr Volker Bertram.
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Beyond Borders: The Iconic Trademark Of Mother Teresa
January 8, 2024
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 10:40 am
In the vast realm of trademarks, a rule stands unwavering – the prohibition of personal names as trademarks. Yet, in the cosmic tapestry of exceptions, a transcendent figure emerges. When a personal name evolves into a symbol of global significance, it defies the conventional restriction.
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Apple’s Watch Dilemma
December 20, 2023
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 7:04 pm
The tech giant Apple has announced the cessation of sales for its latest Apple Smartwatches—Series 9 and Ultra 2—in U.S. retail stores from Christmas Eve, with online sales ceasing from Thursday. This decision comes after a legal battle with Masimo, a U.S.-based leading medical technology
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Adoption Of 3D In IP Filing
December 13, 2023
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 7:56 pm
On December 06, 2023, the Eurasian Patent Office instituted a ground breaking stride in IP system by adopting the WIPO Standardisation termed- ST.91. This standardisation provides recommendations for Intellectual Property Offices (IPOs) and other interested parties that manage, store, process, exchange or disseminate IP data
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Global conference on IP
December 6, 2023
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 7:50 pm
We are pleased to share that our founder Adv. Biswajit Sarkar has been invited to be a Keynote Speaker at the Conference- “IP Eurasia/IP India’23” conducted by the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO) along with the Russian State Academy of IP in Russia. This year’s conference
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Battle of Storytellers
November 29, 2023
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 7:03 pm
The Humans of Bombay (HoB) and the People of India (PoI) are both storytelling platforms that share stories of people and places. These accounts are sometimes textual and are sometimes in the form of audio and visual formats, like YouTube videos or reels on Facebook
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Changes in Madrid Protocol
November 15, 2023
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 7:29 pm
The Madrid Protocol is a well-known international trademark registration and protection system for efficient and easy trademark filing and management. However, certain changes to the Madrid Protocol starting November 1, 2023, will come into effect. These changes are mainly: Stating the time limit within which
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Trouble for Ozempic
November 8, 2023
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 7:22 pm
Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic, also known as semaglutide, is a drug generally used to treat type-2 diabetes. However, the market for Ozempic is facing major shortages in supply globally due to its off-label use. The drug has gone viral over social media due to its side
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