Apple Pay taking the banking sector by storm
Apple Pay aims to transform the banking sector through secure, person-to-person mobile payments using NFC and robust encryption. Its exclusivity to Apple devices and anticipated market impact raise…
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Lionsgate sues Ameritrade for using ‘Dirty Dancing’ dialogue
Lionsgate initiated legal action against Ameritrade over the use of a famous Dirty Dancing dialogue in an advertisement. The case examines whether the ad’s parodic reference constitutes trademark…
Fumbling Flights and Patent Rights!
This post examines the legal and practical aspects of a new airline seat patent filed by Zodiac Seats France. It discusses the implications for passenger comfort, safety regulations,…
Disney finally dances to Deadmau5’s tune
Deadmau5 and Disney have settled their trademark dispute regarding the Mau5head symbol after extensive legal negotiations. The agreement allows Deadmau5 to continue using and registering his logo, reflecting…
Intellectual Property/Patents for Hospitals and Hospital Management
This post discusses the importance of intellectual property and patent protection in hospital management, with reference to Indian law. Key steps for safeguarding inventions and the necessity of…
Ready to Pa(y)tent in France?
The INPI has revised its patent procedure fees in France, increasing the overall cost of obtaining and maintaining patents from July 2015. This post analyses the legal and…
IISc and its Patent Prowess
The Indian Institute of Science, renowned for research excellence, has filed fewer than fifty patents annually in recent years, with limited commercialization. This analysis examines IISc’s patent trends…
Patent Infringement Claim on Cancer Treatment Drug
The UK Court of Appeal ruled that Actavis’s alternative salt forms of pemetrexed would indirectly infringe Eli Lilly’s cancer drug patent. The decision provides insights into patent claim…
YouTube ordered to take down copyright infringing material
The German regional court has clarified YouTube’s responsibility to remove infringing material once notified, following a dispute with GEMA. This decision highlights the obligations of online platforms regarding…
Kolhapur ‘Spicing’ Things Up!
The Kolhapuri Masala GI Application Kolhapur, already known for its Kolhapuri Chappals (registered as a Geographical Indication), is seeking GI recognition for Kolhapuri Masala. The Karveer Adarsha Mahila…
Liability of E-Retailers – A Copyright Battle
This article analyses the copyright dispute involving Flipkart and Westland over exclusive book sales. It discusses the legal complexities of intermediary liability for e-retailers in India and reviews…
Padmini and ors.Vs.Raj Television Network Limited
This case discusses whether the assignment of negative rights to a film includes future modes such as digital cinematography under Indian copyright law. The Court held that the…