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…
Intellepedia · 9 Nov 2016
The Bombay High Court dismissed a copyright infringement suit against Mohenjo Daro, finding no substantial similarity with the plaintiff’s work. The judgement reinforced the need for clear evidence…
Intellepedia · 8 Aug 2016
The Bombay High Court dismissed a copyright infringement claim against the makers of Mohenjo Daro, finding the allegations unsupported. The court imposed costs on the plaintiff and allowed…
Intellepedia · 5 Aug 2016
Yash Raj Films secured a John Doe order from the Bombay High Court to combat piracy of Sultan, allowing blocking of infringing links and restricting unauthorised broadcasts. This…
Intellepedia · 6 Jul 2016
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…
Intellepedia · 18 Jun 2016
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…
Intellepedia · 16 Jun 2016
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…
Intellepedia · 24 Nov 2015
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…
Intellepedia · 24 Nov 2015
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…
Intellepedia · 9 Nov 2015
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…
Intellepedia · 3 Nov 2015