Pirate Bay Founders Acquitted
A Belgian court acquitted the Pirate Bay founders of criminal copyright infringement, citing lack of evidence of involvement after 2006. This verdict provides temporary relief, though their legal…
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Case Review: Exegesis Infotech vs. Medimanage
This review discusses the Exegesis Infotech vs. Medimanage case on software copyright ownership and breach of confidentiality. The court ruled in favour of Medimanage, highlighting the significance of…
Thou shall not re-tweet!
Photographer Dennis Flaherty’s copyright lawsuit against Big Red Inc broadens liability to include individuals who re-tweeted his copyrighted photograph. The case raises important legal questions regarding contributory infringement…
Dr Kalyan Addresses Mahindra Research Valley on Patents and Innovation
Dr. Kalyan delivered a talk on the role of patents in fuelling innovation at the “Intellectual Property and Knowledge Management Day” organised by Mahindra Research Valley, Chennai, a…
Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 1
This post examines a decade of trademark statistics in India, revealing significant growth in applications and registrations. It provides an analytical overview of global and national trends impacting…
Kumbh Mela gets a Modern Touch
The Kumbh Mela in Nashik is adopting technology-driven innovations through the Kumbhathon initiative to enhance event safety and management. These solutions range from mobile apps for lost persons…
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…
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…