Landmark Copyright-related Events in the year 2016- Part I
This post examines key copyright law events in India during 2016, focusing on judicial restrictions on copyright societies and the influential DU photocopy case. It provides an analytical…
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Indian Performing Right Society v. Aditya Pandey & Ors.
This post analyses the Supreme Court’s decision in Indian Performing Right Society v. Aditya Pandey, clarifying royalty payments for sound recordings. The judgment affirms that broadcasters need only…
Dish Tv India faces Copyright infringement suit
Dish TV India was restrained by the Delhi High Court for copyright infringement involving unauthorised satellite broadcasts in the Middle East. The suit by OSN emphasised the importance…
Trademark News
The Delhi High Court has restrained a competitor from using the Career Launcher trademark following an infringement suit. This update also marks the 50th anniversary of the Amul…
Trademark News
This update recaps significant trademark news in India, focusing on recent Supreme Court and Delhi High Court decisions involving Exide, Yahoo, and Britannia. The cases underline ongoing legal…
The Delhi High Court Delivers Judgement in a Copyright Infringement Suit
The Delhi High Court clarified the scope of educational fair use under Indian copyright law, allowing photocopying of book portions for academic purposes. The judgement distinguishes between legitimate…
Yahoo! Inc wins Trademark Lawsuit against Indian Firm AFPL
The Delhi High Court has granted Yahoo Inc. a permanent injunction against Apricot Foods Pvt. Ltd (AFPL) for trademark infringement. AFPL and its Director were found to have…
Toyota Wins the ‘Prius’ Trademark Dispute
The Delhi High Court ruled in favour of Toyota in the long-standing Prius trademark dispute. The judgment found the defendants’ use of the mark dishonest and detrimental to…
Delhi HC rules in Favour of Louis Vuitton in Trademark Dispute
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Louis Vuitton by restraining a Ludhiana firm from using its registered trademarks on counterfeit products. The order marks a…
Likelihood of Confusion: Numerals as Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court recently considered whether different numeral trademarks can be deceptively similar, focusing on the marks '1001' and '6004' in a paint industry dispute. The decision…