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Moral Rights – India V United States

This article provides a comparative analysis of moral rights in copyright law under Indian and US frameworks. It discusses key legal provisions, landmark cases, and the practical implications for authors’ rights in both jurisdictions.

Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry

Brands and trademarks are central to the valuation and competitive edge of FMCG companies. This post outlines the importance of effective trademark strategies and legal measures to protect brands in the fast moving consumer goods sector.

Valuation of IP: Arriving at a Number

This article discusses key methods and challenges in intellectual property valuation, focusing on its role in business and investment decisions. It analyses how market factors and negotiation dynamics impact IP value, emphasising the need for structured valuation exercises.

Indian National IP Policy Update

The Indian National IPR Policy is under review, with its draft raising debates on IP enforcement and access to generic medicines. This update provides an analytical overview of the policy’s objectives and the issues under consideration.

Batmobile lawsuit: Copyright law, the real superhero

The Batmobile copyright lawsuit clarified the scope of character protection under US copyright law. The court held that DC Comics’ Batmobile is sufficiently distinctive for copyright, setting a key precedent for intellectual property rights in entertainment.

Industrial Designs for Automobile Industry in India- A Presentation by Mr. Sarthak Saran

Mr. Sarthak Saran’s presentation offers a detailed analysis of industrial design registration and protection strategies for the automobile industry in India. The session addresses registration processes, infringement, and effective IP management for automotive designs.

Bajrangi Bhaijaan faces copyright infringement suit

Bajrangi Bhaijaan is facing a major copyright infringement suit in the Bombay High Court over alleged similarities with Mahim Joshi’s registered work. The legal proceedings emphasise significant concerns regarding copyright protection in Indian cinema.

Automobile Invention Disclosure- A Presentation by Nitin Nair and Naveen KM

Nitin Nair and Naveen KM present a comprehensive overview of automobile invention disclosure, focusing on legal and technical requirements for Invention Disclosure Forms. Their analysis offers practical guidance for inventors and IP professionals in the patent process.

Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 16

This post examines ten years of intellectual property litigation statistics in India, focusing on patent, trademark, and copyright decisions by the Supreme Court and High Courts. The analysis highlights key trends and fluctuations in the volume of cases during 2004–2014.

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.