Category: Recent News
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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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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