Author name: Prateek Surisetti

Alias: Suri Net Worth: 0$. NALSAR Batch of 2019. Characteristic Features: 1. Thinks he's funny. 2. Can't shut-up about having topped in Class II. 3. Takes deep personal offence when his cricketing talent is questioned. 4. Will definitely reference his status as World#1 @ Reflex Ball (A sport he invented), within 10 minutes of conversing with him. Notable Endeavours: 1. Founder Access Fitness (Movement at NALSAR that promotes utilization of public spaces for furtherance of sport and fitness) 2. Author "Good Morning Miss Hobby" 3. Travel Photographer (Antarctica, India) Details @ www.facebook.com/prateekss Contact: [email protected]

India’s Performance in the Global Innovation Index 2017

/ By / Innovation

INTRODUCTION In a couple of weeks, I shall be posting a detailed analysis of the methodology employed by the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2017 Report. But prior to that, I felt it would be beneficial to provide readers with a brief synopsis of India’s performance in the said report. Report is accessible here. Over the course of this post, I intend to cover the following: Basic Data Regarding The GII India’s Performance In Isolation India’s Performance in Comparison to the …

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Basic Case Law Series #1: Baker v. Selden

/ By / Copyright, Patent

Introduction to Series This series (“Basic Case Law Series”) serves as a precursor to another series in the pipeline (“Essential Framework Series”), wherein I will attempt to provide readers with a framework for understanding Intellectual Property law. But before I can do that, I felt it would be beneficial to: A. Have a repository of case summaries (of significant cases) that I can refer to in broader posts. B. Provide readers with analyses of significant case laws that deal with …

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (August 20-26)

/ By / Others

Topical Highlight: Prashant discussed the effect of the recent landmark SC Judgment, that clarified privacy being a fundamental right, on personality rights of celebrities. His discussion points were: i. Brief overview of celebrity rights and passing off. ii. The introduction of celebrity rights and Article 21 privacy claims. (‘Auto-Shankar‘ case) iii. Distinction between horizontal and vertical enforcement of privacy rights. iv. Potential for censorship in light of broad understanding of the ‘private‘. Thematic Highlight:  Sreyoshi came up with a two part …

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 31- August 7)

/ By / Others

Thematic Highlight: Prashant discussed a recent Delhi HC case involving engineering drawings and their reproduction in 3D form. The defendant got away from the plaintiff’s copyright infringement claim on account of S.15(2) allowing for exemption to design infringement in cases where production crossed 50 units. Prashant argues that the engineering drawings do not constitute “designs” in the first place and therefore, the court misinterpreted S.15(2). Then, he proceeds to further argue that one cannot prevent another from manufacturing the content of …

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SpicyIP Tidbit: SC Calls Out “Disturbing Trend” of Settling IPR Issues Through Interim Orders

/ By / Others

As per strict doctrine, interim orders are issued on the basis of a prima facie impression, to prevent “irreparable harm“, by virtue of a party’s actions, during the duration of the proceedings. But in effect, courts haven’t really been solving matters in accordance with settled doctrine, and have largely been sticking to settling matters, almost conclusively, through interim orders. You can find considerable coverage on SpicyIP on the same here. A Supreme Court Bench, comprising of J. Ranjan Gogoi and …

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“PARAMOUNT” TM #Delhi HC #Clean Hands Doctrine #Equitable Reliefs

/ By / Trademark

I write to discuss the Delhi HC J. Indermeet Kaur’s judgment involving the mark “PARAMOUNT”. The mark under discussion is relevant strictly in the context of businesses indulging in sale of hospital beds and to the best of my knowledge, is not related to the Paramount film studio. The ruling is unique because the court did not pass an interlocutory injunction in favour of the plaintiff, despite said plaintiff having a valid registration in the relevant class. Though the question …

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Code 2.0 Chapter Review. #Technology, IP and Regulation

/ By / Copyright

Today, I will be discussing the chapter pertaining to IP from Lawrence Lessig’s Code 2.0. Easily one of the most interesting books on law that I have read, Code 2.0, essentially, discusses regulation in the backdrop of advancing technologies. While the book also deals with regulation of free speech and privacy concerns, I will restrict myself to IP. Please note that this discussion is not only relevant to “hipsters” interested in so-called “TechLaw”, but also to those concerned about the …

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 2-9)

/ By / Others

Thematic Highlights: Post Title: Real Ice cream, Real Disparagement: Bombay HC Shuts Down Amul’s Advertisements (Part I and Part II). Author: Sreyoshi Guha Categorization: Comparative Advertising, Trademark  Discussion Points: Attempting to decode a Bombay HC Order, restraining Amul from airing its advertisement (of the real ice cream/vanaspati fame), Sreyoshi discusses the following concepts: i. Whether relief exists against generic disparagement. ii. “Ice Cream“, “Frozen Dessert“, “Vegetable Oils” & “Vanaspati Tel” and the Advertisement running afoul in content, despite being semantically …

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Madras HC’s Seemingly Ad-Hoc Portfolio Allocation & Possible Alternatives

/ By / Others

I write to bring you an update regarding the Madras HC portfolio allocation. Furthermore, given the seemingly ad-hoc nature of allocation, we felt it appropriate to use this opportunity to rekindle the discussion surrounding portfolio allocations. But first, the update. The allocation of IP matters, for 1st June onwards, was as follows: Kalaiyarasan J.: IP matters upto the year 2010. Anita Sumanth J.: IP matters from the year 2014. Ravindran J. (V. Parthiban J., in former’s absence): IP matters between …

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The 2nd Korea International Youth Olympiad (KIYO) 4I 2017

/ By / Event

I write to bring to your notice an opportunity for students from Class 3 to University Students. We could like to thank the Officer from the Patent Office (wished to remain anonymous) who tipped us regarding the opportunity and suggested distributing the said information for the benefit of interested students. Here is the full update, as reported on ipindia.nic.in (click here to refer to original report): “The 2nd Korea International Youth Olympiad (KIYO) 4I 2017 | Apply now June 05, 2017 …

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