Who Owns the Castle?
The Delhi High Court addressed a trademark passing off dispute over the CASTLE mark in the beer industry. The court granted an injunction to the plaintiffs, preventing the…
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Audit for IP Systems to Derive Business Value
This post explores how IP audits help Indian companies develop systems that extract maximum business value from intellectual property. It outlines practical steps for policy creation and emphasises…
What is your IP worth? Improving Revenues and Financial Value of a Company
Intellectual property is a key driver of company value and revenue growth, especially for research-driven organisations. This post discusses the importance of IP audits in India, outlining their…
Can God’s Name be Monopolized? ‘No’ Says the Court
The Delhi High Court found that KRISHNA, as a deity’s name commonly linked to dairy products, cannot be monopolized as a trademark. The judgment highlighted the absence of…
Elvis Presley International Memorial Foundation v. Crowell – Right of Publicity is Descendible
This post examines the landmark decision affirming the descendibility of Elvis Presley's right of publicity. It highlights how the court recognised the estate's authority to control and exploit…
‘Darjeeling’ is Not Owned by Tea Board
The Calcutta High Court ruled that Geographical Indication registration for Darjeeling Tea does not give the Tea Board exclusive rights over the term Darjeeling in other contexts. This…
Music Broadcast Pvt. Ltd. v. Super Cassette Industries Ltd.
The case examines whether the Copyright Board can issue interim orders and fix royalties in ongoing disputes under Section 31 of the Copyright Act. The court affirmed the…
D.M. Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. v. Baby Gift House and Ors.
The Delhi High Court’s decision in D.M. Entertainment v. Baby Gift House clarified the contours of the right of publicity in India. The case involved unauthorized commercial use…
Cinematograph Act Amendment, Facebook to Make Political Ads Transparent, No Removal of Explicit Streaming Content, EU Agrees on Copyrights, Fiji Counter-sues, and more
A comprehensive review of the Cinematograph Act Amendment, Facebook’s political ad regulations, and evolving copyright rules in the EU. The article discusses recent litigation, licensing developments, and copyright…
Confidential Information: Basic Clauses in a Non-Disclosure Agreement
The post analyses the essential clauses of a non-disclosure agreement, focusing on definitions, confidentiality, and termination. It highlights the importance of clarity and structure in drafting effective NDAs…
How Many More Patents Would it Take to Make the World a Better Place to Live in?
This post explores how patents in green technology are shaping India’s sustainable energy landscape, particularly in solar and wind sectors. It objectively examines key inventions, trends, and the…
Kindle eBooks, FDI eCommerce Policy and Amazon Marketplace – Non-compliance Continues Contd.
This article analyses Amazon’s Kindle eBook business model in India and its compliance with FDI eCommerce policy. It highlights issues of exclusivity, preferential treatment, and vendor equality on…