Weekly Copyright, Media, and Entertainment Law Updates
This week’s bulletin highlights key updates in copyright, media, and entertainment law, including new EU-aligned legislation in Slovenia and major court proceedings in the US and India. The…
Supreme Court cases
5 articles
The Non-Obviousness Requirement and its Evolution – Graham vs. John Deere
This post discusses Graham vs John Deere and its importance in shaping the non-obviousness requirement under US patent law. It provides an analytical overview of the case, judicial…
Roaring Win for FUCT: US Supreme Court Strikes Down USPTO’s Ban, Dream Theatre Associates with Ninja Hattori, Kolhapuri Chappals Gets GI Tag and Other News
This post covers significant trademark news, including the FUCT US Supreme Court ruling and the GI tag for Kolhapuri Chappals. It also reviews major licensing agreements and Indian…
Copyright Infringement: Bharat Law House vs. Wadhwa
In Bharat Law House vs. Wadhwa, the Supreme Court examined whether enlarging a law book by an assignee amounts to copyright infringement. The Court held that such enlargement…
R.G. Anand vs. Delux Films and Ors., AIR 1978 SC 1613
The R.G. Anand vs. Delux Films case clarified that Indian copyright law protects expression, not mere ideas. The Supreme Court found no substantial similarity between the play and…