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Anti-piracy and the Indian film industry

Film piracy continues to flourish in India despite the best attempts of copyright owners and lawmakers. The campaign against piracy needs to be maintained if the industry is to make the most of its potential, argues Kavita Khan

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

GIs labour under unequal terms

The lack of protection in the TRIPs Agreement for geographical indications other than wines and spirits, makes no sense. The system punishes countries with a rich tradition of native products and substances such as India, argue Rajendra Kumar and Latha R

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

The protection of life sciences inventions in India

Legislation is already in place to protect the IP rights of those involved with developing the country's bioresources. And more laws are on the way. The situation bodes well for the future of life sciences in the country, argue DC Gabriel and Rajeshwari Hariharan

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Protection of well-known trade marks in India

Well-known trade marks without registration or use are protected in India. With India accepting the implementation of TRIPs and enacting a new trade mark law, there are increasingly more options for protection, write Diljeet Titus and Rai S Mittal

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Patent law moves towards international standards

India's patent legislation has been amended to incorporate many features of international patent practice. Though the amendments are not yet in force, the changes are part of the plan to ensure India complies with the TRIPs Agreement by the beginning of 2005 as scheduled, writes Ahibhusan De and R Lakshminarayanan.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Jurisdiction under IP law remains a complex issue

Recent court judgments have clarified the situation in India regarding jurisdiction. Copyright faces particular issues because of the pace of technological change. An international agreement concerning jurisdiction in copyright cases may be the answer, writes Shardul Thacker

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Editorial

With a population of more than 1 billion, India is an important market for the world's brand owners. Additional features such as a significant proportion of English speakers and a highly educated workforce mean that the country is a crucial source of revenue for many companies.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Dispute over .au domain name decision

The first case under the .au Domain Administration's dispute resolution policy (auDRP) to result in an order to transfer a domain name, has developed into an argument over the fairness of the process.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

New options for trade mark owners on the net

The Gutnick decision regarding internet defamation has implications for Australian trade mark law. As a result, owners of Australian-registered trade marks may be able to get relief against infringement on the net. That could be possible even if uploading takes place outside Australia, explain Jim Dwyer and Marina Lloyd Jones

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Tips for filing internet-related patents

With the development of the internet and the widespread use of computers, traditional face-to-face commercial trading between buyers and sellers is rapidly shifting to electronic commercial transactions in cyberspace.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

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