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CASE BRIEF : Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. vs Amazonbuys.in & Ors.

The Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte ad interim injunction to Amazon Seller Services, recognising trademark and copyright infringement by the defendants. This decision highlights judicial vigilance in protecting well-known marks and original works in online marketplaces.

Latest Trademark Cases in 2021 – Part 9

This post analyses key trademark cases from Indian courts in 2021, focusing on findings of infringement, passing off, and judicial remedies. The summaries offer structured insights into the courts’ reasoning and outcomes.

Latest Trademark Cases in 2021 – Part 3

This post examines key Indian trademark cases from 2021, analysing court reasoning and outcomes in infringement and injunction matters. It provides concise legal summaries in a clear and objective style.

Latest Trademark Cases in 2021 – Part 2

This post summarises notable Indian trademark cases from 2021, focusing on court decisions about injunctions and infringement. It provides an analytical overview of judicial reasoning in recent trademark disputes.

2020 Trademark Statistics – A Recap

This recap analyses India’s 2020 trademark statistics, highlighting changes in filings, registrations, and hearings compared to 2019. The data reflects the pandemic’s impact on trademark processes in an objective, factual manner.

The need for copyright protection: Number of works created as a function of copyright protection

This article explores the need for copyright protection by assessing its impact on the creation and distribution of works. It provides an analytical overview of how copyright law achieves a balance between incentivising creators and ensuring public access, with a focus on economic and legal perspectives.

Outsourcing, In-Sourcing and Intellectual Property

This article critically examines the motivations behind in-sourcing versus outsourcing IT operations, focusing on intellectual property implications in India. The analysis finds that legal and contractual safeguards generally mitigate IP risks, suggesting that business factors drive in-sourcing decisions.

Trademarking the name of God? Huh! – Part 2

This post examines key Indian court decisions on trademarking god’s names, analysing issues of distinctiveness and monopoly. The discussion highlights why courts have restricted exclusive rights over common religious names in trademark law.

Part I: Descriptive Marks – Can They be Protected?

This post discusses the eligibility of descriptive marks for trademark protection under Indian law. It explores statutory requirements and outlines the broader legal context, setting the stage for a comparative analysis with other jurisdictions.

The Impact of Parallel Import of Copyright on Publishers in India in Light of Copyright Amendment Bill, 2010

This post evaluates the legal and practical impact of parallel import of copyright in India, focusing on the proposed changes under the Copyright Amendment Bill 2010. It critically assesses the interests of publishers, authors, and consumers within the Indian legal framework.