International Arbitration of Intellectual Property Disputes with special emphasis on Validity Issues

BY ENAKSHI SARKAR LEGAL INTERN, H.K. LAW OFFICES  INTRODUCTION Intellectual property (IP) litigation is widely perceived to be highly complex, unpredictable, and expensive. IP litigation is also frequently international in scope, involving IP rights emanating under the laws and procedures of multiple jurisdictions. Arbitration offers many obvious advantages over national courts and administrative agencies forContinue reading “International Arbitration of Intellectual Property Disputes with special emphasis on Validity Issues”

THE TORT OF PASSING OFF: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS

BY RIDDHI KASHYAP INTERN, H.K. LAW OFFICES ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION  The tort of Passing-Off has originated from Common laws. It is pretty regular in countries like United Kingdom, Philippines, and New Zealand. In the case of Frank Reddaway Ltd v. Banham[1], Lord Halsbury held that common law protects a man’s goodwill and rights and prevents others fromContinue reading “THE TORT OF PASSING OFF: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS”

POWER OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN THE COURSE OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC

ABSTRACT The deadly corona virus is disturbing each & every phase of our daily lives. Apart from the health jeopardy, it has been unsettling our economic and social lifestyle.  Amid this situation, Intellectual Property is that one thing which stays more powerful and it’s essential for us to realize this as it remains the sameContinue reading “POWER OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN THE COURSE OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC”