Section 17(b) and 17(c) of the Copyright Act, 1957 was applied by the Delhi High Court to treat the producer as the first owner of copyright in film works, absent an agreement to the contrary. Interim restraint was granted against unauthorised licensing of the works.
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You Can’t Live with Liv 333: When Trademark Similarity Turns Costly
In the case of Rajasthan Aushdhalaya Private Limited vs Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd, the Delhi High Court Division Bench examined an appeal against a final decree passed by a Single Judge in a trademark infringement suit. While affirming the injunction against the use of Liv 333, the Division Bench reiterated settled principles on trademark protection, dominant features, and infringement, and looked at the basis on which damages and costs were imposed.
Read more about You Can’t Live with Liv 333: When Trademark Similarity Turns CostlyPost-dating Patent Applications
This post addresses the process and legal implications of post-dating patent applications in India. It highlights statutory provisions, judicial interpretation, and practical risks associated with shifting the priority date.
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This post provides a structured analysis of works made for hire under Indian copyright law, especially in film production. It examines Section 17, the 2012 amendment, and emerging questions on authors’ rights and producer ownership.
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