Sculpture, Copyright, and the Statue That Changed Hands
In the case of Ashok Balakrishnan, Proprietor v. Union of India and 2 Others, the dispute began with a miniature and moved to plans for much larger statues.…
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Internet rights in cinematographic films – Vasuki, Shenbaga Kottai, and Dubai Rani copyright infringement case
The Madras High Court, in a copyright infringement case involving Tamil films Vasuki, Shenbaga Kottai, and Dubai Rani, held that the plaintiff is the sole copyright owner of…
Astrology Meets IP – Zodiac Strategies for the Week Ahead (June 28–July 4)
In this week’s IP-Astro edition, we explore common IP myths through zodiac signs — from “ideas can be stolen” to “memes are free to use.” These symbolic reflections…
Rummy Culture and Gameskraft Trademarks: Order to Take Down Infringing Online Gaming Websites and Apps
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction in favour of Gameskraft, restricting infringing online gaming websites from using the RummyCulture and Gameskraft marks. The order addresses…
Compulsory licensing in copyrights, Al Hamd challenges PPL’s fees
This post examines Al Hamd Tradenation's challenge to PPL's license fee structure under Section 31 of the Copyright Act. The Delhi High Court has deferred a final decision,…
Full and Transparent Disclosure of Material Facts for Ex-parte Injunctions
The Bombay High Court vacated an ex-parte injunction in a trademark dispute due to Atyati's suppression of material facts regarding Cognizant's prior logo use. This decision reiterates the…
Renounced Riches, Not Rights! Court upholds Sanyasi’s copyrights
The Delhi High Court held that a sanyasi can own and assign copyright in India, as seen in the case of Srila Prabhupada and the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.…
Authors, Copyright and Royalty Share : The Calcutta High Court gives clarity
The Calcutta High Court has clarified the scope of authors' royalty rights under Indian copyright law, affirming protections introduced by the 2012 amendment. The judgment ensures that authors…
Recent IP Case Insights – Trademark and Copyright Trends
This article presents a concise analysis of recent IP case law from the Delhi High Court, focusing on trademark and copyright trends. The summaries clarify complex legal issues…
Monthly Roundup: Key IP Cases reported in March 2023
This roundup discusses notable Indian IP cases from March 2023, covering trademark, patent, copyright, consumer, and accessibility law. The post provides objective analysis and key judicial findings on…