The Delhi High Court directs the Examiner to advertise the ‘Bharat’ mark after examining all the objections.

The Delhi High Court remitted the ‘Bharat’ trademark application to the Examiner for reconsideration, focusing on unresolved Section 11(1) objections. The Court clarified that the application must be advertised, preserving the statutory right of third parties to object before registration.

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R Indira Devi has no Copyrights over Guntur Sushendra Sharma’s “My Country My People”, says the Telangana High Court.

The Telangana High Court confirmed that R Indira Devi has no copyrights over Guntur Sushendra Sharma’s works, upholding the rights of Sharma’s son. The ruling provides important guidance on copyright assignments and succession under Indian law.

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Zippo Manufacturing Company v. Anil Moolchandani & Ors. , High Court of Delhi

The Delhi High Court ruled in favour of Zippo Manufacturing, granting a permanent injunction against the sale of counterfeit lighters infringing its trademark. The Court recognized the distinctiveness of Zippo’s lighter design and awarded damages to the plaintiff.

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Elvis Presley International Memorial Foundation v. Crowell – Right of Publicity is Descendible

This post examines the landmark decision affirming the descendibility of Elvis Presley’s right of publicity. It highlights how the court recognised the estate’s authority to control and exploit his name and image posthumously.

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