The Calcutta High Court’s ruling in Dabur India Limited v. Dhruv Rathee and Ors. addresses trademark and copyright infringement by a social media influencer. The decision clarifies the legal limits of criticism and the protection of brand rights under Indian law.
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Selena Gomez files infringement lawsuit against FHL, District Court Upholds Social Media Terms of Use, NFL Quarterback Files Infringement Lawsuit Against Amazon and more
The post discusses several recent copyright infringement lawsuits, including those involving celebrities and major digital platforms. It provides a legal analysis of the court’s approach to social media terms, unauthorised use of likeness, and music piracy issues.
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This article examines the Supreme Court’s broad interpretation of the right to privacy and its significant effects on intellectual property law in India. It considers how privacy now influences publicity rights, performer’s rights, and digital data, raising critical questions about future legal and commercial practices.
Read more about Privacy and Intellectual Property: Are we trying to kill the snake with a log?Keep your hashtags safe!
Hashtags have become essential marketing assets for brands seeking engagement on social media. This post analyses the trend of trademarking hashtags for brand protection and reviews international statistics and examples of successful registrations.
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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.
Read more about Social Media and IP (Part X): Trade Secret CasesSocial 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.
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This post discusses key patent litigations involving Facebook, Yahoo, and Rembrandt in the social media domain. It provides an objective analysis of legal claims, settlements, and judicial decisions relevant to intellectual property in this sector.
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The post reviews landmark cases where social media and trademark law intersect, including disputes involving Pinterest, AvePoint, and Ferrari. It provides an objective analysis of court findings on infringement, fair use, and legal outcomes.
Read more about Social Media and IP : Part VII – Trade Mark CasesSocial Media and Intellectual Property (IP): Part V – Publicity Rights and Celebrity Rights
This post explores publicity rights and celebrity rights in the context of social media in India. It highlights prevalent legal risks, notable cases, and provides businesses with clear strategies to manage compliance and avoid infringement.
Read more about Social Media and Intellectual Property (IP): Part V – Publicity Rights and Celebrity RightsSocial Media and IP: Part IV – Taking Down Infringing Content
The process of taking down IP infringing content on social media involves established DMCA procedures and platform-specific policies. Despite clear mechanisms, successful removal often requires persistent effort and consideration of fair use exceptions.
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