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COPYRIGHT PROTECTION IN MUSIC INDUSTRY

In Indian music, copyright refers to the legal protection afforded to composers, lyricists, and music producers whocreate original musical compositions. The creators have the sole ownership rights to their musical works because to this protection it makes sure that their creations are never shared with the public, performed, distributed, or

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McDonald’s and Supermac’s trademark dispute

McDonald’s loses ‘Big Mac’ TM Battle against Supermac’s

Background Supermac is a fast food chain based in Ireland, founded  by Pat Mc Donagh in 1978. It is Ireland’s largest indigenous quick service restaurant group. The company has been growing and operating more than 100 outlets across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Mc Donald’s, on the other hand, is an

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Involving Dabur Real fruit juice branding and misleading packaging claims.

THE BLURRED LINE: THE DHRUV RATHEE VS. DABUR CASE IN REVIEW

FACTS Mr. Dhruv Rathee, a social media influencer and YouTuber, faced a dispute with Dabur India Limited due to his use of a partially blurred logo of Real Fruit Juice in a promotional video comparing carbonated drinks and fruit beverages. Dabur filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court, alleging

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Illustrating deceptive similarity and trademark infringement cosmetic product packaging inspired by Nivea Creme and Pond’s skincare branding.

NIVEA V. PONDS: DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING & TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT

Introduction Recently, a Single Judge Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Anish Dayal gave the judgement in the case of Beiersdorf Ag (Plaintiff) versus Hindustan Unilever Limited (Defendant). The court looked closely at the rules and restrictions surrounding competitive advertising. The main claims in the

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BharatPe and PhonePe trademark dispute illustration

PhonePe V. BharatPe: Trademark Dispute

Introduction Recently, a Single Judge Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising of Mr Justice C. Hari Shankar. The judgement dwells into the complexities of trademark law, weighing the need of maintaining a brand’s identity while still allowing for healthy market competition. It emphasizes the importance of a trademark’s distinctiveness

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Graphic user interface (GUI) design with desktop, mobile, and tablet screens illustration.

Navigating GUI Design Legalities: Design vs. Copyright Laws

Graphical User Interface: An Overview Graphical User Interface (GUI) is an interface program that allows users to interact with electronic devices. Examples include the windows, icons, menus, and buttons seen on laptops, computers, and smartphones. Graphical User Interface provides visual representation of the available options and actions that a user can

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Praveen Agrawal

COPYRIGHT PROTECTION IN MUSIC INDUSTRY

In Indian music, copyright refers to the legal protection afforded to composers, lyricists, and music producers whocreate original musical compositions. The creators have the sole

BharatPe and PhonePe trademark dispute illustration
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Praveen Agrawal

PhonePe V. BharatPe: Trademark Dispute

Introduction Recently, a Single Judge Bench of the Delhi High Court comprising of Mr Justice C. Hari Shankar. The judgement dwells into the complexities of

Comparison image showing the branding dispute between Forest Essentials and Baby Forest over similar brand identity and trademark elements.
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Praveen Agrawal

Trademark Dispute: Forest Essentials vs. Baby Forest Ayurveda Over Generic Terms

A detailed overview of the trademark dispute between Forest Essentials and Baby Forest Ayurveda, highlighting the complexities of protecting generic terms in competitive markets. Learn about the Delhi High Court’s ruling, the arguments from both parties, and the implications for trademark law and brand identity.

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