Value of Intellectual Property for Music Bands
This post explores the legal value of intellectual property for music bands in India, with an emphasis on trademark and copyright protection. It outlines essential registration procedures and…
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TRAI Act Prevails over Copyright, Netflix sued for copyright infringement, ToH deal with Google and more.
The Supreme Court has clarified that the TRAI Act takes precedence over copyright law in matters of public interest, impacting TV channel pricing. The post also covers ongoing…
Temporary Injunction: Mariappan Vs. A.R. Safiullah
This post analyses the Mariappan vs AR Safiullah case on temporary injunctions in Indian patent disputes. The court scrutinised inventive step and the requirements for interim relief, ultimately…
Temporary Injunction: J. Mitra Vs. Kesar Medicaments
In J. Mitra Vs. Kesar Medicaments, the Court examined criteria for granting a temporary injunction in a patent infringement suit. The analysis considered patent validity, infringement, and the…
Temporary Injunction: Manika Thevar Vs. Star Plough Works
This post discusses the denial of a temporary injunction in Manika Thevar Vs. Star Plough Works, focusing on patent validity and the criteria for interim relief in Indian…
Kylie Jenner Sued Over ‘Born to Sparkle’, Vans – NASA collaboration for Space Age Shoes, Alibaba Emerges Victorious in a Trademark Battle and other news
This article summarises recent legal developments in trademark law, including key cases involving Kylie Jenner, Vans, and Alibaba. It also presents new statistics from the Indian Trademark Office…
“Three Idiots” Controversy – An Analysis
This analysis explores the legal and contractual aspects of the Three Idiots controversy, focusing on copyright and credit issues between Chetan Bhagat and the film producers. It evaluates…
Moral of “3 Idiots”
This article discusses the legal and practical aspects of moral rights in Indian copyright law, using the 3 Idiots controversy as a case study. It explores the scope…
Indian Patent Revocation: K. Manivannan, Vs. Shri M. Mani, Proprietor Valasumani Lathe Works
The Appellate Board dismissed the revocation request against Valasumani Lathe Works' patent, finding no anticipation from prior art or abandoned applications. This decision clarifies key principles on anticipation…
Zee’s New Patent may Tantalize all 5 senses, Video Conferencing Introduced by IPO, Nokia and Samsung Join Hands, IP Appellate Court in China and more
This update provides key highlights in Indian and global patent law, including Zee’s patent for sensory content, IPO’s virtual hearings, and Nokia-Samsung’s licensing extension. It also examines patent…
Could Exclusivity be Claimed Over the Word IMPERIAL for Alcohol?
The High Court of Delhi examined whether exclusivity can be claimed over the term IMPERIAL for alcoholic beverages. The judgment clarified that IMPERIAL is a descriptive and laudatory…
Small Business Innovative Research Initiative (SBIRI) Scheme from Department of Biotechnology
The SBIRI scheme from the Department of Biotechnology facilitates risk-oriented R&D in the biotech sector for SMEs through joint IP ownership and structured funding. Detailed loan repayment terms…