CASE BRIEF : Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited vs Cipla Limited

The Madras High Court addressed trademark and copyright infringement claims in Sun Pharmaceutical vs Cipla, focusing on drug packaging similarities. The interim injunction granted to Cipla was upheld, balancing public interest against intellectual property rights.

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KFC Isn’t Finger Licking Good During the Pandemic, Madras High Court Slaps Fine on Patanjali for ‘Coronil’, and more

This post analyses key trademark and intellectual property news, including the Madras High Court’s fine on Patanjali for the ‘Coronil’ trademark and KFC’s slogan suspension. It also covers international disputes, licensing deals, and GI updates, reflecting current trends in IP law.

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Summary of Indian Copyright, Entertainment Law Cases and Rules of 2019

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 insights into copyright enforcement and intermediary obligations in India.

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Court Re-Emphasizes the Exclusion of Generic Terms from Registration

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 IPAB’s order to remove Rhizome’s mark, clarifying the application of the Trade Marks Act in such disputes.

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Madras HC Prohibits Unauthorised Use of Ilaiyaraja’s Songs; DIPP Releases Draft Copyright (Amendment) Rules, Blackbeard Video Dispute Before SCOTUS, and more

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 copyright disputes, offering a comprehensive update on entertainment law.

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Public Interest or Private Monopoly- The Case of Tirupathi Laddu

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 raised, and implications for Indian IP law and community rights.

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Are Kajal Agarwal’s Publicity Rights Subservient to Copyrights?

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 approach and underscores the importance of securing both copyright and publicity rights permissions in such transactions.

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Interesting Patents, BlackBerry versus Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, Huawei top patent filer and other news

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 patent filings and changes at the USPTO.

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