Patanjali mired in controversy once again
Emami filed a legal case against Patanjali for alleged infringement of its Kesh King trademark and design. The Calcutta High Court issued an interim restraint before the parties…
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Amendments to a PCT Application under Article 19 and Article 34
This article objectively discusses the procedures and requirements for amending a PCT application under Article 19 and Article 34. It provides a clear, structured analysis of the relevant…
Apple’s Latest Patent to Curb Copyright Infringement
Apple’s latest patent introduces technology that disables phone cameras using infrared signals to prevent unauthorised recordings, especially in protected venues. While it offers clear benefits for copyright holders,…
Sipping on IP – Conversation on Intellectual Property
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…
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…