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Do Company Policies Have A Contractual Status?

A step-by-step guide to determine whether your company’s policies are binding and have a contractual status.

Consumer Protection Act Of 2019 And CCPA – A Quick Survey

The new Consumer Protection Act of 2019 (hereafter CPA 2019) was passed by the Indian Parliament on August 2019 and came into effect (a few provisions) vide Govt. Notification on July 15, 2020. However, regardless of the other provisions coming into effect, the contents of the new law is definitely worth a glance.

Necessity And Importance Of Confidentiality Clubs

Confidentiality clubs have become the new norm in litigation/legal proceedings across the world, be it in the field of tech-licenses, trade secrets, data protection, arbitration involving business agreements, etc…

IP Protection, Monitoring & Compliances Remain Indispensable

The pandemic has inevitably caused a major hiccup in the business sentiment worldwide. As far India is concerned, legal services, although being a major necessity has also seen a downside. However, there have been instances and benchmarks set out by veterans in the way they have traversed through these tough times. Lex Witness gets into […]

Affordable Access To Covid-19 Drugs: Are Voluntary Patent Licences Here To Stay?

Remdesivir is presently considered the most promising candidate for the treatment of COVID-19, and is the subject matter of three Indian patents granted in 2016, 2019 and early 2020 respectively. Through the licenses, the licensee companies will be provided transfer of technology and would be able to set their own prices for the drug.

Pertinence Of Patents In Thwarting The Pandemic (Covid-19)

The horrific tale of novel corona virus (COVID-19) has become our new reality which has disrupted the lives of masses across the globe. In fact, the transmission rate of the COVID-19 virus is so glaring that the same has been declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Traditional Knowledge And Contemporary Trends

Knowledge is wealth, and India possesses a treasure trove of traditional knowledge, which contributes to the rich cultural heritage of the country. India has 705 officially recognized ethnic groups[1] residing in different parts of the country.

Dance Moves & Copyright

Copyright law gives the authors of literary works, dramatic works, composers of music, artists of an artistic work, producers of cinematographic film, and sound recordings the exclusive right over their original creations. Choreographic works are explicitly included under the definition of “dramatic work” under the Copyright Act, 1957.

The Need For Regulation Of Content Of News Television Channels In India

A specific law with one exclusive regulatory body is the need of the hour to regulate the news broadcasting sector in order to reinstate the trust and confidence of the people in news television channels…

Protection Of Trade Secrets As Intellectual Property In India: A Critical Analysis

Intellectual property is, legally, a form of property, i.e., something which can be owned and legally enforced. The globalisation and liberalisation of markets has intensified the significance of Intellectual Property Rights in all forms of transactions.

Royalty Rights And Off Beam Praxis

The Copyright Act, 1957 aims to encourage talent and make copyrightable works available to the public at large by striking a balance between the interests of all the stakeholders involved therein

Propinquity Of Intellectual Property And Trade Laws

world economy has faced the most profound transformation in the last two decades which has led to an increase in the world’s commercial flow