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Social Media and IP (Part X): Trade Secret Cases

This post discusses landmark cases addressing trade secret misappropriation through social media. It provides legal analysis on the protection of business contact databases and confidentiality obligations in the digital era.

Cyber Sex Toys and Patent Infringement – Sex Patents IV

Zu Technologies has brought patent infringement suits against KickStarter and other companies over remote controlled sex toys, invoking the Teledildonics Patent. The ongoing legal proceedings highlight complex questions around the scope of sex toy patents and the future of such litigation.

Social Media and Intel (Part IX): Select Publicity Rights Cases

This post examines two select cases on publicity rights and their intersection with social media. It discusses the legal outcomes and broader implications for celebrity rights and brand promotions online.

Gene Sequences and Patents: Australian High Court Narrows Scope

The Australian High Court has narrowed the eligibility of gene patents, particularly concerning isolated DNA sequences in the BRCA1 case. This analysis explores the legal reasoning, statutory interpretation, and global impact on biotechnology patent law, following similar US Supreme Court decisions.

Batmobile lawsuit: Copyright law, the real superhero

The Batmobile copyright lawsuit clarified the scope of character protection under US copyright law. The court held that DC Comics’ Batmobile is sufficiently distinctive for copyright, setting a key precedent for intellectual property rights in entertainment.

Entertainment Law: The joke isn’t funny anymore

Kapil Sharma’s film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon is facing a plagiarism dispute for alleged similarities to the Kannada film Nimbe Huli. This case highlights recurring legal and originality issues in Indian cinema, reflecting broader industry trends.

Fighting Pirates – Copyright v. Privacy

This post explores the legal tension between copyright enforcement and privacy rights in online piracy cases. It provides an objective analysis of recent litigation involving ISPs and copyright holders, focusing on the challenges of balancing privacy with effective enforcement.

Phonetic Justice for Trademark

The article discusses the legal importance of phonetic similarity in trademark disputes, focusing on decisions from both the European Union and Indian courts. It examines statutory provisions and recent case law to illustrate how phonetic resemblance can result in trademark registration being denied to prevent consumer confusion.

E-commerce Retailers face flak over alleged Counterfeits by Vendors

Indian e-commerce retailers are facing increasing scrutiny over the sale of counterfeit goods by vendors, leading to significant legal challenges. The post analyses recent court cases and the proactive steps taken by leading platforms to protect intellectual property rights in India.