Udta Punjab faced both censorship disputes and an online piracy crisis before its release. The article examines legal remedies, including John Doe orders, and the broader impact of Bollywood movie piracy on film-makers’ rights.
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Dust settles down in the Udta Punjab row
The Udta Punjab censorship controversy exposed deep tensions between artistic freedom and regulatory authority in Indian cinema. The Bombay High Court’s judgement in favour of the filmmakers reaffirmed the constitutional primacy of creative expression.
Read more about Dust settles down in the Udta Punjab rowPidilite Industries vs. Vilas Nemichand Jain.
The Bombay High Court examined the requirements for passing off a descriptive trademark in Pidilite Industries vs Vilas Nemichand Jain. The Court held that plaintiffs must prove both prior use and secondary meaning, dismissing the claim for lack of sufficient evidence.
Read more about Pidilite Industries vs. Vilas Nemichand Jain.The Indian Express case
The Bombay High Court held that using ‘Indian Express’ in a different script amounts to trademark infringement, protecting the mark’s well-known status. The judgment clarifies the interplay between trademark rights and newspaper title registration in India.
Read more about The Indian Express caseBajrangi Bhaijaan faces copyright infringement suit
Bajrangi Bhaijaan is facing a major copyright infringement suit in the Bombay High Court over alleged similarities with Mahim Joshi’s registered work. The legal proceedings emphasise significant concerns regarding copyright protection in Indian cinema.
Read more about Bajrangi Bhaijaan faces copyright infringement suitJohn Doe Order for Masaan!
The Bombay High Court granted a John Doe order to Phantom Films to combat potential piracy of Masaan. Such orders provide critical injunctive relief for copyright holders, as seen in several prominent Indian cases.
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