Do you Smell foul play? The IP of Luxury Perfumes and their Recreations
Introduction: The Rise of “Inspired Fragrance” Marketing The digital marketplace, especially Instagram and Facebook, have catalysed a new genre of fragrance marketing in India—olfactory comparative advertising. A growing number of perfume brands promote their products as “inspired by”, “renditions of”, or “similar
Trade Secrets in the Indian Technology Sector: Protection in the Absence of Statute
The modern age drives economies on technology, and businesses’ most valuable assets are now mostly intangible—such as algorithms, customer data, internal processes, pricing models, product roadmaps, source codes, etc. They are the cornerstones of competitive advantage in contemporary commerce. However, these assets are not
The Ilaiyaraaja Dispute: A Defining Moment for Music Rights in India
Why this case matters India’s music industry is once again confronting a core copyright question: Does creating a song mean owning it forever? The ongoing dispute involving Ilaiyaraaja, Saregama, and other industry players highlights a recurring legal tension between: creative contribution, and contractual
