IKEA: A Case Study

As the most valuable furniture retailer in the world (not to mention, the seventh most valuable retailer in the world) valued…

Emails and Copyrights

Contrary to popular belief which states that “an email is not copyright protected once it is sent”, surprisingly, emails…

Section 4 of the Indian Patents Act

According to Indian law, one cannot apply for a patent in the field of atomic/nuclear technology…

The Nairobi Treaty

One of the most interesting WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization)-administered treaties on the protection of a…

Privatization of the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office?

Agriculture and Patents in India

According to Indian laws governing intellectual property, methods related to agriculture and…

Hashtags and Trademarks

One of the most interesting things to gain momentum due to the recent social media revolution is the hashtag (#)…

3M and Purple

Which color comes to your mind when you think of the manufacturing company 3M?

Why aren’t Softwares Patentable in India?

As stated by section 3 (sub-section (k)) of the Indian…

The Patent Law Treaty

One of the most prominent and revolutionary milestones in international cooperation and intellectual property law is the…