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Karnataka HC Balances Employee Rights and Business Confidentiality in Bizotico Case

In the M/s. Bizotico v. Mohammed Sajjad case, the Karnataka High Court issued a nuanced ruling balancing business confidentiality and employee rights. While the court upheld the plaintiff’s concerns about the misuse of sensitive data, it dismissed the defamation claim due to insufficient evidence. The decision underscores the court’s careful approach to protecting both business interests and employee freedoms.

Bishwanath Prasad Radhey Shyam Vs. Hindustan Metal Industries

Bishwanath Prasad Radhey Shyam vs Hindustan Metal Industries established the standard for inventive step and novelty in Indian patent law. The Supreme Court’s reasoning remains central to assessing patentability in India.

Nuziveedu v. Monsanto – Patentability of Gene Sequences in India (Case Brief and Comments)

This case brief analyses the Nuziveedu v. Monsanto ruling on the patentability of gene sequences in India. The post critiques the Delhi High Court’s reasoning under Section 3j of the Patents Act and highlights issues needing further legal scrutiny.

Madras HC directs Google and YouTube to provide User Details in Defamation Suit.

The Madras High Court has ordered Google and YouTube to reveal user details in a defamation case involving Lebara Foundation. This decision addresses the balance between privacy rights and legal remedies for defamation under Indian law.

Krishika Lulla & Ors. vs Shyam Vithalrao Devkatta & Anr.

The Supreme Court ruled that film titles, such as ‘Desi Boys,’ are not subject to copyright protection under Indian law. Only original literary works, not single words or common phrases, can attract copyright.

Doordarshan in legal trouble

The Delhi High Court issued an interim injunction against Doordarshan for copyright and moral rights infringement in the Ghubar-e-Khatir series. The judgment underscores the importance of upholding contractual and intellectual property rights in Indian broadcasting.

MSF Initiates Legal Action Against ‘Phantom’

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is pursuing legal action against the film Phantom, alleging misrepresentation and violations of neutrality principles. The dispute includes claims of defamation, trademark, and copyright infringement, highlighting legal challenges for filmmakers depicting real-world organizations.

Copyright Contract Case: Phoolan Devi

This post reviews leading cases where Section 57 of the Copyright Act influenced copyright licensing contracts in India. It compares the outcomes of the Phoolan Devi and Sai Paranjpaye cases, highlighting the legal nuances of moral rights and authorial protection.