Audi taken for a ride
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining Audi AG from using the TT mark for selected goods in India, supporting TT Industries' trademark rights. The…
IP Commercialization/Licensing
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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…
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…
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…
Zara Trademark Dispute: Delhi High Court Protects Luxury Brand
This post discusses the Delhi High Court's ruling in the Zara trademark dispute, focusing on trademark protection and the legal reasoning behind the decision. The analysis highlights the…
Happy Birthday sue You; Happy Birthday sue You!
This article provides an analytical overview of the copyright dispute surrounding Happy Birthday to You, detailing its legal history and recent litigation. The case raises important questions about…
Smartflash takes a $ 532.9 Mn worth bite of Apple
A Texas jury has ordered Apple to pay USD 532.9 million to Smartflash after finding iTunes infringed three patents. The case illustrates the complexities of patent litigation involving…
InterDigital Loses Patent Infringement Suits against Microsoft & ZTE
InterDigital lost its patent infringement suits against Microsoft and ZTE after the US Court of Appeals upheld the rejection of its claims. The decision addresses long-standing disputes over…
IBM sues Priceline and subsidiaries for Patent Infringement
IBM has sued Priceline and its subsidiaries for allegedly infringing five patents related to online technologies. The case underscores IBM’s ongoing efforts to enforce its intellectual property rights…
FTC Gives Conditional Approval to the Microsoft-Nokia Deal
The South Korean FTC conditionally approved Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia’s handset business, limiting patent royalties for local manufacturers. The deal mandates Microsoft to adhere to FRAND terms for…