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Sipping on IP brings together professionals to discuss diverse aspects of intellectual property law in an informal setting. Topics range from patent law and copyright to the impact…
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Canada’s accession brings Marrakesh Treaty into force
Canada’s accession brings the Marrakesh Treaty into effect, strengthening copyright exceptions for accessible books. The Treaty aims to enhance access to published works for print disabled persons while…
Toyota Wins the ‘Prius’ Trademark Dispute
The Delhi High Court ruled in favour of Toyota in the long-standing Prius trademark dispute. The judgment found the defendants’ use of the mark dishonest and detrimental to…
Krishika Lulla & Ors. vs Shyam Vithalrao Devkatta & Anr.
The Supreme Court ruled that film titles, such as 'Desi Boys,' are not subject to copyright protection under Indian law. Only original literary works, not single words or…
Weekly IP News
This Weekly IP News reviews major copyright and trademark developments, including the Kriti versus Bob controversy, a John Doe order for Sultan, and McDonald’s EU trademark dispute. The…
McDonald’s Wins EU ‘MacCoffee’ Trademark Dispute
The EU General Court ruled in favour of McDonald's, preventing Future Enterprises from registering 'MacCoffee' as an EU trademark. The court found a likelihood of consumer confusion and…
John Doe Orders obtained by makers of ‘Sultan’
Yash Raj Films secured a John Doe order from the Bombay High Court to combat piracy of Sultan, allowing blocking of infringing links and restricting unauthorised broadcasts. This…
Kriti V Bob : Who owns the copyright?
This post analyses the copyright dispute between Kriti and Bob, exploring allegations of plagiarism and the legal standards for copyright infringement in India. It addresses the complexities of…
UNDP Issues Guidelines For Pharmaceutical Patent Examination
The UNDP has issued new guidelines aimed at strengthening pharmaceutical patent examination with an emphasis on public health. The guidelines advocate for stricter standards and the use of…
Trademark Application filed for “English Brexit Tea”
The article discusses the trademark application for English Brexit Tea in the context of Brexit's impact on UK intellectual property law. It provides an objective analysis of legal…
Latest updates in Copyright case decisions
This post presents a legal analysis of recent copyright case decisions, including the Led Zeppelin Stairway to Heaven verdict and rulings on content hosting liability. It also reviews…
Delhi HC rules in Favour of Louis Vuitton in Trademark Dispute
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Louis Vuitton by restraining a Ludhiana firm from using its registered trademarks on counterfeit products. The order marks a…