Can God’s Name be Monopolized? ‘No’ Says the Court
The Delhi High Court found that KRISHNA, as a deity’s name commonly linked to dairy products, cannot be monopolized as a trademark. The judgment highlighted the absence of…
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D.M. Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. v. Baby Gift House and Ors.
The Delhi High Court’s decision in D.M. Entertainment v. Baby Gift House clarified the contours of the right of publicity in India. The case involved unauthorized commercial use…
Music Broadcast Pvt. Ltd. v. Super Cassette Industries Ltd.
The case examines whether the Copyright Board can issue interim orders and fix royalties in ongoing disputes under Section 31 of the Copyright Act. The court affirmed the…
SAP Aktiengesellschaft & Anr (Plaintiff) Vs. Sadiq Pasha, Proprietor, M/s Neologik India
The Delhi High Court restrained Neologik India from using pirated SAP software and awarded punitive damages for copyright infringement. This decision highlights the judiciary’s strict approach to commercial…
Sholay Media and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. v. Vodafone Essar Mobile Services Ltd. and Ors.
The Delhi High Court addressed copyright assignment and royalty issues in the Sholay ringtone case involving Vodafone. The Court denied an injunction but established conditions to protect the…
Trademark Registration: Prima Facie Evidence of Validity?
The Delhi High Court has held that trademark registration does not automatically serve as prima facie evidence of validity. This decision, particularly impacting descriptive marks, invites scrutiny of…
Rejection of Application Based on Pre-Grant Representation May Be Appealed to IPAB
The Delhi High Court has clarified that appeals to the IPAB are permitted when a patent application is rejected based on pre-grant representation. This judgment offers clear recourse…
Purple for Prince?, Delhi High Court Judgment against E-commerce Intermediary, Thugs of Hindostan in Google Maps and other news
This update examines Indian trademark statistics, a significant Delhi High Court judgment on e-commerce intermediary liability, and recent global trademark disputes. Developments in brand licensing and GI acceptance…
Trade Secret Case Law Jurisprudence in India- 1
This post analyses a foundational Indian case on trade secret protection, demonstrating how courts recognise confidential business information. It discusses the legal significance of confidentiality agreements and technical…
Scope of Government Use Exemption in India
The Delhi High Court clarified that government use exemption under Section 47 of the Patents Act includes manufacture by private parties on behalf of the government. This analysis…