The Delhi High Court ruled in favour of Zippo Manufacturing, granting a permanent injunction against the sale of counterfeit lighters infringing its trademark. The Court recognized the distinctiveness of Zippo’s lighter design and awarded damages to the plaintiff.
Read more about Zippo Manufacturing Company v. Anil Moolchandani & Ors. , High Court of DelhiWho Owns the Castle?
The Delhi High Court addressed a trademark passing off dispute over the CASTLE mark in the beer industry. The court granted an injunction to the plaintiffs, preventing the defendants from using the marks CASTLE and OLDCASTLE, emphasising the importance of protection against misrepresentation.
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This post explores how IP audits help Indian companies develop systems that extract maximum business value from intellectual property. It outlines practical steps for policy creation and emphasises aligning IP management with overall business objectives.
Read more about Audit for IP Systems to Derive Business ValueWhat is your IP worth? Improving Revenues and Financial Value of a Company
Intellectual property is a key driver of company value and revenue growth, especially for research-driven organisations. This post discusses the importance of IP audits in India, outlining their objectives and benefits for maximising business and competitive advantage.
Read more about What is your IP worth? Improving Revenues and Financial Value of a CompanyCan God’s Name be Monopolized? ‘No’ Says the Court
The Delhi High Court found that KRISHNA, as a deity’s name commonly linked to dairy products, cannot be monopolized as a trademark. The judgment highlighted the absence of secondary distinctiveness and set clear boundaries for trademark claims on religious names.
Read more about Can God’s Name be Monopolized? ‘No’ Says the CourtElvis Presley International Memorial Foundation v. Crowell – Right of Publicity is Descendible
This post examines the landmark decision affirming the descendibility of Elvis Presley’s right of publicity. It highlights how the court recognised the estate’s authority to control and exploit his name and image posthumously.
Read more about Elvis Presley International Memorial Foundation v. Crowell – Right of Publicity is Descendible‘Darjeeling’ is Not Owned by Tea Board
The Calcutta High Court ruled that Geographical Indication registration for Darjeeling Tea does not give the Tea Board exclusive rights over the term Darjeeling in other contexts. This post examines the legal reasoning and its implications for intellectual property rights in India.
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The case examines whether the Copyright Board can issue interim orders and fix royalties in ongoing disputes under Section 31 of the Copyright Act. The court affirmed the Board’s authority, emphasising the need for interim relief to prevent irreparable harm during lengthy litigation.
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The Delhi High Court’s decision in D.M. Entertainment v. Baby Gift House clarified the contours of the right of publicity in India. The case involved unauthorized commercial use of Daler Mehndi’s persona, resulting in findings of infringement, false endorsement, and passing off.
Read more about D.M. Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. v. Baby Gift House and Ors.Cinematograph Act Amendment, Facebook to Make Political Ads Transparent, No Removal of Explicit Streaming Content, EU Agrees on Copyrights, Fiji Counter-sues, and more
A comprehensive review of the Cinematograph Act Amendment, Facebook’s political ad regulations, and evolving copyright rules in the EU. The article discusses recent litigation, licensing developments, and copyright trends in India with an objective legal perspective.
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