This post analyses the summary judgment in UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Global Eagle Entertainment Inc., focusing on copyright infringement of music in inflight entertainment. The court ruled in favour of the plaintiffs, emphasising the necessity of proper licensing.
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The SplitView Squabble
The Delhi High Court’s ruling in Apple Inc. v. Rohit Singh & Another explores the nuances of passing off and trademark distinctiveness in software. The decision highlights the challenges faced by developers in protecting proprietary marks amid overlapping functional features.
Read more about The SplitView SquabbleLionsgate v. Ameritrade: A classic case of copyright claims dressed in TM claims’ clothing
This post discusses the Lionsgate v. Ameritrade case, focusing on copyright and trademark claims related to the use of a famous Dirty Dancing line in advertising. The court found that trademark claims were pre-empted by copyright law, highlighting the legal boundaries between these intellectual property rights.
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The Rosetta Stone v. Google case explores trademark infringement in the context of Google AdWords and e-commerce platforms. The legal proceedings underscore how courts assess consumer confusion and the functional use of trademarks in online advertising.
Read more about Trademark Infringement on E-Commerce platforms: Google AdWord caseTrademark Infringement in the Automobile Industry Part III: Bentley Trademark suit
The post analyses Bentley’s successful trademark infringement suit against companies producing kits that made regular cars appear like Bentleys. The court’s decision highlights the significance of consumer confusion and trademark protection in the luxury automobile sector.
Read more about Trademark Infringement in the Automobile Industry Part III: Bentley Trademark suitBeyonce Copyright Suit: Queen Bey still runs the world
Beyonce successfully defended a copyright lawsuit over her song XO, where Ahmad Javon Lane alleged infringement of his song XOXO. The court found no substantial similarity or valid copyright claim, resulting in dismissal of the case.
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The UK Court of Appeal ruled that Actavis’s alternative salt forms of pemetrexed would indirectly infringe Eli Lilly’s cancer drug patent. The decision provides insights into patent claim construction and the approach to pharmaceutical patent disputes across multiple European jurisdictions.
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