How Many More Patents Would it Take to Make the World a Better Place to Live in?

This post explores how patents in green technology are shaping India’s sustainable energy landscape, particularly in solar and wind sectors. It objectively examines key inventions, trends, and the ongoing need for innovation to ensure a better future.

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Kindle eBooks, FDI eCommerce Policy and Amazon Marketplace – Non-compliance Continues Contd.

This article analyses Amazon’s Kindle eBook business model in India and its compliance with FDI eCommerce policy. It highlights issues of exclusivity, preferential treatment, and vendor equality on the Amazon marketplace.

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Autodesk, Inc. & Another v. Mr. Prashant Deshmukh & Others

The case examines legal consequences of software copyright and trademark infringement in India, focusing on Autodesk and Microsoft’s claims against M & S Consultancy. The court’s decision reinforces the importance of enforcing intellectual property rights and awarding punitive damages to deter piracy.

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SAP Aktiengesellschaft & Anr (Plaintiff) Vs. Sadiq Pasha, Proprietor, M/s Neologik India

The Delhi High Court restrained Neologik India from using pirated SAP software and awarded punitive damages for copyright infringement. This decision highlights the judiciary’s strict approach to commercial software piracy and the significance of punitive damages in such cases.

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Matrubhumi Printing and Publishing Ltd v. IPRS

The Kerala High Court clarified that producers, not composers, own the copyright in sound recordings used in films, unless a contract states otherwise. Matrubhumi and Malayalam Manorama were found not to infringe composer or lyricist rights by broadcasting such recordings on FM radio.

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Sholay Media and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. v. Vodafone Essar Mobile Services Ltd. and Ors.

The Delhi High Court addressed copyright assignment and royalty issues in the Sholay ringtone case involving Vodafone. The Court denied an injunction but established conditions to protect the copyright holders’ interests. This judgement clarifies digital media exploitation and royalty rights under Indian copyright law.

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