IndiaMart, PUMA, Drop-Downs, and Intermediary Liability

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In a trademark infringement dispute between IndiaMART Intermesh Ltd. (“IndiaMART”) and PUMA SE (“PUMA”), the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court set aside a prior injunction restraining IndiaMART from offering the PUMA trademark as an option in its seller registration drop-down menu. The Court permitted IndiaMART to continue offering trademark-based menu items and search terms, subject to obligations regarding takedown of infringing listings.

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Supreme Court Upholds Free Speech in Wikimedia Case, Sets Aside Takedown Order

In a clear endorsement of constitutional protections in the digital realm, the Supreme Court set aside a Delhi High Court directive requiring removal of Wikipedia content related to a defamation suit. The Court held that such pre-emptive takedown orders, absent a compelling constitutional basis, violate the freedoms guaranteed under Articles 19 and 21, and cannot be sustained within India’s legal framework.

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Summary of Indian Copyright, Entertainment Law Cases and Rules of 2019

A structured overview of significant Indian copyright and entertainment law cases from 2019, with analysis of court judgments and regulatory developments. This post highlights legal trends and provides insights into copyright enforcement and intermediary obligations in India.

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Super Cassettes Industries v. Myspace Inc and Anr.

The Delhi High Court in Super Cassettes Industries v. Myspace addressed intermediary liability for copyright infringement under Indian law. The court held that internet platforms may be liable for infringing content, especially after receiving notice from the copyright owner.

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