A structured overview of significant Indian copyright and entertainment law cases from 2019, with analysis of court judgments and regulatory developments. This post highlights legal trends and provides…
Intellepedia · 25 Feb 2020
The Madras High Court reiterated that generic terms in trademarks cannot be monopolized and must be assessed as part of the whole mark. The Court set aside the…
Intellepedia · 3 Aug 2019
The Madras High Court has prohibited unauthorised monetisation of Ilaiyaraja’s songs, opening new avenues for music authors. This bulletin also reviews DIPP’s draft copyright rules and significant global…
Intellepedia · 7 Jun 2019
The post analyses the legal dispute over Tirupathi Laddu's Geographical Indication status, focusing on the intersection of law, religion, and public interest. It discusses the legal process, arguments…
Intellepedia · 28 Apr 2019
The Madras High Court’s judgment in Kajal Agarwal’s case raises critical questions about the interplay between publicity rights and copyright in endorsement videos. This post analyses the court’s…
Intellepedia · 4 Oct 2018
The post reviews recent Indian patent statistics, highlights innovative patents, and covers significant legal updates such as BlackBerry’s suit against Facebook. It also discusses Huawei’s leading position in…
Gaurav Mishra · 12 Mar 2018
This edition covers notable copyright and entertainment law updates in India, including increased copyright filings, the appointment of a new IPAB Chairman, and court decisions affecting the film…
Intellepedia · 12 Jan 2018
This weekly report reviews significant copyright and entertainment law news, including Tiger Zinda Hai’s censor issues and Disney’s acquisition of Fox. Key legal updates from Indian courts and…
Intellepedia · 15 Dec 2017
The Madras High Court has ordered Google and YouTube to reveal user details in a defamation case involving Lebara Foundation. This decision addresses the balance between privacy rights…
Intellepedia · 17 Nov 2016
The Madras High Court has granted Sun Pharma a permanent injunction against Cadila Healthcare over the VENIZ trademark, citing likelihood of confusion and infringement. The Court also ordered…
Intellepedia · 15 Jun 2016