In addition to registered brands, now un-registered food brands also to attract 5% GST

A group of ministers (GoM) evaluating GST rates has decided to abolish the exception for packaged food goods sold under unregistered brands. These goods will be taxed at the branded food rate of 5%. The move follows the abuse of the unbranded food exemption by a segment of the food...

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‘Utterly Butterly’ win for Amul in Canada over trademark infringement case

'The Taste of India' tagline of Amul was recently acknowledged by Canada. The Appeal Board of Canada for Intellectual Property has granted Indian milk giant Amul trademark registration. Also, after the Federal Court of Canada has filed an infringement of a trademark, the nation's biggest co-operative will get damages in the amount of Canadian...

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Compulsory Licensing of Remdesivir – A Dilemma

While the whole world battles with the current pandemic, major pharmaceutical corporations around the world are battling to make that perfect drug. A patent bestows a right in the author to stop others from copying, manufacturing, selling or importing your invention without permission from the author. An exception to this...

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FREE WEBINAR ON OCCASION OF WORLD IP DAY

Every year, World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated on the 26^th Day of April, to preach the value of Intellectual Property Rights all around the globe. Every business starts with an idea. An entrepreneur imagines a product or service he could provide that will help improve the lives of his...

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