The post explores Donald Trump’s legal journey to secure trademark rights over his name in China, detailing key disputes and court decisions. It highlights how the US presidential election influenced the outcome of his trademark application.
Read more about Trump winning battles in U.S and China.Indian Performing Right Society v. Aditya Pandey & Ors.
This post analyses the Supreme Court’s decision in Indian Performing Right Society v. Aditya Pandey, clarifying royalty payments for sound recordings. The judgment affirms that broadcasters need only pay royalties to the sound recording’s copyright owner, not to the authors of underlying musical or lyrical works.
Read more about Indian Performing Right Society v. Aditya Pandey & Ors.Sephora Cosmetics prevail over footwear, British MNC GlaxoSmithKline wins trademark infringement suit against GSK and more.
This weekly update examines key Indian trademark disputes, including Sephora’s resolution with a local footwear business and GlaxoSmithKline’s legal victory over GSK Life Sciences. It also discusses the Bombay High Court’s rationale in dismissing Vogue’s infringement suit.
Read more about Sephora Cosmetics prevail over footwear, British MNC GlaxoSmithKline wins trademark infringement suit against GSK and more.Patent News
This weekly review examines key recent events in Indian patent news, including government initiatives in 5G technology and India’s position at the US trade forum. The analysis highlights ongoing trends in patent filings and the need to encourage domestic innovation.
Read more about Patent NewsDish Tv India faces Copyright infringement suit
Dish TV India was restrained by the Delhi High Court for copyright infringement involving unauthorised satellite broadcasts in the Middle East. The suit by OSN emphasised the importance of territorial broadcast rights and licensing compliance.
Read more about Dish Tv India faces Copyright infringement suitTrademark News
The Delhi High Court has restrained a competitor from using the Career Launcher trademark following an infringement suit. This update also marks the 50th anniversary of the Amul Girl, reflecting on brand consistency and legal protection in India’s trademark landscape.
Read more about Trademark NewsIndian Patent Office to conduct Seminars & Workshops to spread awareness regarding National IPR Policy; Amazon Technologies Inc.gets a patent for a system to manage to manage data centres and much more.
This weekly update highlights key trends in Indian patent news, such as the Indian Patent Office’s plan to spread IPR policy awareness through seminars and workshops. It also covers CEAT’s patent filing for puncture safe tyres, the launch of the CIPAM logo, and Amazon’s new patent for data centre management.
Read more about Indian Patent Office to conduct Seminars & Workshops to spread awareness regarding National IPR Policy; Amazon Technologies Inc.gets a patent for a system to manage to manage data centres and much more.Redrawing the boundaries of ownership
The Lexmark v Impression Products case critically examines the boundaries of ownership under patent exhaustion. This analysis discusses its impact on ownership rights, antitrust issues, and the future of intellectual property law.
Read more about Redrawing the boundaries of ownershipEntertainment and Copyright news
This update explores key trends in Indian copyright law, including the extension of Section 31D to internet broadcasting and government action against misleading copyright websites. The article provides a clear, factual analysis of these legal developments.
Read more about Entertainment and Copyright newsStar Wars Maker sues Lightsaber Academy over Trademark Violations
Lucasfilm has initiated legal action against Lightsaber Academy and Jedi Schools for alleged trademark infringement related to the Star Wars brand and Jedi Order logo. The dispute underscores the significance of intellectual property rights in protecting iconic franchises.
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