The PROTECT IP Act of 2011 seeks to enhance US legal action against online intellectual property infringement and domain-related offences. While broadening enforcement scope, the Act has faced criticisms regarding due process and the potential for misuse in controlling internet content.
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Trademark and Copyright Statistics in India: Recap 2018
This post reviews trademark and copyright statistics in India for 2018, highlighting trends in filings, registrations, and judicial orders. It provides a comparative analysis with 2017, offering insights into the Indian intellectual property environment.
Read more about Trademark and Copyright Statistics in India: Recap 2018Copyright Infringement: Bharat Law House vs. Wadhwa
In Bharat Law House vs. Wadhwa, the Supreme Court examined whether enlarging a law book by an assignee amounts to copyright infringement. The Court held that such enlargement was within the assigned rights and vacated the injunction against the defendants.
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The Delhi High Court clarified that government use exemption under Section 47 of the Patents Act includes manufacture by private parties on behalf of the government. This analysis explores the legal interpretation and its implications for patent infringement cases involving government contracts in India.
Read more about Scope of Government Use Exemption in IndiaEx-parte Injunction Vacated Due to Lack of Prima-Facie Case of Infringement
The Delhi High Court vacated an ex-parte injunction in a patent infringement matter, emphasising the plaintiff’s failure to establish a prima-facie case. The judgment highlights the importance of proving inventive steps and the limits of patent rights in India.
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This article discusses the conditions under which using a patented invention in a movie may constitute patent infringement under Indian law. It differentiates between actual use and depiction, and addresses the exhaustion of rights.
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The R.G. Anand vs. Delux Films case clarified that Indian copyright law protects expression, not mere ideas. The Supreme Court found no substantial similarity between the play and the film, setting an important precedent on copyright infringement.
Read more about R.G. Anand vs. Delux Films and Ors., AIR 1978 SC 1613THE CONSENSUAL IS NO LONGER CRIMINAL
The Supreme Court’s 2018 verdict striking down parts of Section 377 IPC marked a pivotal moment for LGBT rights and privacy law in India. This article examines the judgment’s impact on constitutional rights, legal reasoning, and the evolution of Indian law regarding consensual adult relationships.
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This post examines the data localization mandates and exemptions under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018. It provides a structured legal analysis of data transfer provisions and the various exemptions applicable to specific entities and activities.
Read more about SALIENT FEATURES OF PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2018 (INDIA) – PART 4Padmavati and Film Censorship: Fiction is Fact; Fact is Fiction!
The Padmavati controversy brings to light complex issues in film censorship and the certification process in India. This post provides a legal perspective on the balance between creative freedom, historical interpretation, and public sentiment.
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