Transborder reputation and passing off claims in trademarks

Reputation is the foundation behind any brand and is indeed a significant selling point for most famous brands. As trademarks are territorial, their rights are only protected in countries or regions where they are registered. Hence, several brands/companies that file passing off claims of their goods or services must prove a trans-border reputation in the particular territory....
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Idea-expression dichotomy in computer programs

The legal position on the doctrine of idea-expression dichotomy is ever-changing and dynamic. The courts have been applying the hit and trial method, resulting in the evolution of this doctrine. It is undoubtedly an essential doctrine for the copyright protection and enforcement of software programs. ...
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