The Bombay High Court directed Meta and other intermediaries to promptly take down deepfake videos of the NSE CEO, citing obligations under IT Rules 2021. The court’s ruling highlights intermediary liability and the need to protect investors from misleading content.
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Videos, Merchandise, and Image Infringement of the TV Show ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ Injuncted
The Delhi High Court issued an injunction protecting the intellectual property of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah against unauthorized use in videos, merchandise, and images. The order mandates prompt removal of infringing content and highlights the necessity of safeguarding brand reputation.
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The Delhi High Court reversed the abandonment of a trademark opposition after it was found the Registrar had served incorrect documents. The order restores the original proceedings, emphasizing procedural fairness in Indian trademark law.
Read more about Wrong Documents Served, Abandonment of Opposition Set AsidePrakash Pipes prevails over later trademark for ‘Prakash’
The Madras High Court cancelled a later identical trademark registration, upholding Prakash Pipes’ prior rights and extensive use. The Court found the later registration was malicious and reinforced the importance of trademark non-use provisions in India.
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The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to Himalaya in its trademark dispute with Vlado Sky over the “HIMALAYAN ORGANICS” mark. The order cited probable consumer confusion and risk of dilution of Himalaya’s established brand.
Read more about Himalayan Organics Crumbles Before the Trademark Mountain of HimalayaUnauthorized Use of Songs in ‘Bachelor Party’ Movie Restrained
The Delhi High Court granted MRT Music interim protection against unauthorized song use in the Bachelor Party film, citing copyright infringement. The order mandates removal of the infringing content and deposit of license fees, reinforcing the necessity of lawful licensing in Indian cinema.
Read more about Unauthorized Use of Songs in ‘Bachelor Party’ Movie RestrainedThou shall not ‘STEEL’ a trademark, says court
The Madras High Court has ruled in favour of Prakash Ferrous Industries, granting them an injunction over the TIRUMALA trademark for TMT steel bars. The judgment reinforces the importance of prior use and documentary proof in Indian trademark law.
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The Madras High Court set aside the patent refusal order against Green Cross, highlighting errors in the assessment of inventive step and technical disclosure. The case has been remanded for fresh examination within four months, with directions to provide a hearing to Green Cross.
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The latest Indian patent and design statistics from July 26th to August 2nd, 2024, highlight changes in patent publications, grants, and design registrations across major cities. This analytical report provides a structured overview of current trends in the Indian IP landscape.
Read more about Indian Patent and Design Statistics 2024 (July 26th to August 2nd)Novartis says No to Novarish
The Bombay High Court granted Novartis an injunction against Novarish Healthcare for trademark infringement and passing off. The court found the marks deceptively similar and protected Novartis’s established rights under Indian IP law.
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