INTRODUCTION The freedom to trade, also known as the right to conduct business or engage in commercial activity, is a fundamental economic right that allows individuals and corporations to freely participate in trade. It encompasses the freedom to start a…
Introduction A “patent” is a right granted by a state to an inventor for a fixed period i.e., 20 years in India in exchange for the disclosure of the invention. However, since several fields are involved in the development of…
Introduction Recently, in response to a writ petition addressed to it, the Madras High Court has reinstated the need for a remedial institution in order to cater to the disputes revolving around Intellectual Property. It has furthered the establishment of…
Changing Relation of IPR Law and Competition Law The laws governing intellectual property ("IPR Law") and competition are frequently perceived as being in opposition to one another. While the goal of IPR law is to preserve inventors' rights over their…
Introduction Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are essential legal mechanisms that protect the rights of inventors and creators of original works. In India, the concept of IPRs has become increasingly relevant in recent years, particularly in the context of farmers and…
Introduction In the current world scenario, people started to give attention to health and related parameters. Subsequently, the healthcare sector has gained precedence and command over the market. The global nutraceutical market (including functional food, functional beverages, and dietary supplements)…
Introduction A fundamental postulate of Intellectual Property Rights is due recognition and benefits to creators, innovators, and artists over tangible creations of their original ideas. The rationale behind the same is to compensate/reward people for their original contributions to the…
Introduction Intellectual property is anything created by the human mind, including ideas, innovations, industrial models, trademarks, songs, symbols, names, brands, etc. Intellectual property rights (hereinafter referred to as ‘IPR’) are the legal rights granted to the inventor or creator to…
Introduction In the 21st century, a virtual identity is not a new concept. It varies from creating an alternate persona on a social media account to voicing an animated character in a movie. The idea of the Virtual Individual was…
Introduction Although it is indisputable that a system for the efficient protection of personal data is necessary, India, along with a number of other jurisdictions, has had difficulty formulating a system that is optimal for a number of reasons. First,…