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Fake Headsets? Not on Samsung’s Watch: Court Issues Permanent Injunction

The Delhi District Court granted a permanent injunction to Samsung against sellers of counterfeit headsets for trademark infringement and passing off. The judgment underscores the legal remedies available for brand protection in India.

Ideas, Concepts, Scripts & Stories – Protecting Ideas in the Entertainment Industry Part IV

This post explores the legal protection of ideas and concepts in the entertainment industry through a significant Indian case. It analyses how breach of confidence and copyright law were applied to safeguard a scriptwriter’s original work.

Ideas, Concepts, Scripts & Stories – Protecting Ideas in the Entertainment Industry Part III

This post examines the Zee Telefilms vs Sundial Communications case, highlighting how Indian courts address breach of confidentiality claims in the entertainment sector. It discusses the legal standards applied and the outcome for the parties involved.

Conclusion post: Ideas, Concepts, Scripts & Stories – Protecting Ideas…

This post concludes the series on protecting creative concepts in India’s entertainment industry. It examines key legal cases affirming that breaches of confidentiality in sharing ideas are actionable under Indian law.

Inebriated @ 8

This post discusses the Delhi High Court’s analysis of trademark rights in numerals in the liquor industry, focusing on the Carlsberg India v. Radico Khaitan case. The judgment clarifies the scope of exclusivity over numerical trademarks and trade dress.

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.