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…
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Pidilite 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…
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…
Hollywood Copyrights and Bollywood Copy(right!?)
The Bombay High Court’s decision on Hollywood copyright infringement by Bollywood set a new legal precedent in India. This post analyses the case, its implications for the Indian…
Trademark Infringement in the Automobile Industry Part I: Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto Limited
This post analyses landmark Indian cases of trademark infringement in the automobile industry, focusing on Tata Motors and Bajaj Auto Limited. It discusses judicial approaches to brand protection…
Bajrangi 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…
John 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…