Published On: December 22nd 2025 Authored By: Sneha B.P.S. Women University Case: Diamond v. A Chakraborty Citation: 447 U.S. 303 (1980) Court: Supreme Court of the United States Date Decided: June 16, 1980 Court: Supreme Court of United States Bench: Chief Justice Warren E. Burger, joined by Justice Potter Stewart, Justice Harry Blackmum, Justice Willian […]
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Published On: September 11th 2025 Authored By: Shreya Mahesh Patil ISMAILSAHEB MULLA LAW COLLEGE, SATARA A]Abstract In the rapidly evolving landscape of food innovation globally and economically intellectual property rights (IPR) play a pivotal role in protecting emerging food technologies, proprietary processes, and novel ingredients. Food innovations—from plant-based meat to biofortified grains—are at the intersection
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Published on 16th August 2025 Authored By: Sampada Neupane National Law College, Tribhuvan University Abstract Design protection is a fundamental component of intellectual property rights, essential for promoting creativity, industrial innovation, and economic growth. In Nepal, however, the legal and institutional mechanisms governing industrial designs under the Patent, Design, and Trademark Act, 2022 B.S. remain
Published On: 19th July 2025 In today’s dynamic and competitive market, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of India’s economy, driving innovation and employment. Yet, many SMEs overlook one of their most valuable assets: their Intellectual Property (IP). Safeguarding your intellectual property through proper registration isn’t just a legal formality; it’s a strategic
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Published on 12th July 2025 Authored By: Devang Pandey Brahmanand (Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University) Introduction The law of patents exists to encourage innovation by rewarding inventors with temporary monopolies. At the same time, public interest and access to essential goods (such as life-saving drugs) must not be sacrificed. The Indian legal framework attempts to
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