In light of the recent settlement between Youtuber Dhruv Rathee and Dabur in a trademark and copyright infringement dispute, SpicyIP intern Aarav Gupta writes on how use of a mark in commentaries and critiques should not amount to infringement and highlights the larger public interest in such commentaries/ critiques. Aarav is a fourth-year law student […]
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The best way to start any trip to the beach is getting there early to find the perfect spot on the sand, away from the seaweed-covered rocks. One business, Notpla, has embraced the slippery algae, however. Since 2014, its co-founders Pierre Paslier and Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez have developed a way of making a substance obtained
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During a time of thorough transformation towards Open Access and, moreover, Open Science, the field of scholarly communications is facing new challenges. Some of the challenges are related to an aging and somewhat antiquated infrastructure, and others are related to new technologies and the evolving landscape of scientific dissemination, where the disclosure of data is becoming central to and an essential part
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5 Case Studies of Successful Patents for Small Businesses and Startups Patents can be a valuable asset for startups and small businesses. The following are 5 case studies of successful patents owned by startups and small businesses. Case Study 1: Peloton Peloton, a fitness startup that provides interactive workout classes through its stationary bikes and
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Since its initial observation in the United States in 1976, Black History Month is a dedicated occasion to celebrate the achievements, contributions, culture, and history of African Americans. Every year, the Copyright Office takes this opportunity to recognize the impact of Black artists and their creations as well as the significant role that the copyright system plays
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After filing a trademark application, you will have to wait several months for the Trademark Office to review your application. If the examining attorney reviewing your application sees a problem, they will issue an office action. Some of these issues can be easily addressed. However, some issues are nearly impossible to overcome. If you respond
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On the recent Calcutta High Court’s decision (Vodafone v. Saregama) concerning rights of the authors, we are pleased to bring to you this post by SpicyIP Intern Surabhi Katare, highlighting the key issues in the dispute and sharing her take on the notable findings of the Court. Surabhi is a recent graduate from Hidayatullah National
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My daily runs – interrupted by a chest infection in recent weeks, but now restarted – often take me past the Harwell Campus, which must be one of the most important concentrations of technology businesses in the country. During the pandemic, the government funded the building of a production facility for vaccines – then sold
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