The Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL addressing ticket scalping for Coldplay’s 2025 Mumbai concerts, citing the issue as a legislative matter. The PIL highlighted consumer exploitation, tax revenue loss, and the use of bots in unethical ticket purchases. Learn about the legal complexity, public response, and the urgent need
Explore the concept of prior use under Section 34 of the Trademarks Act, 1999. Learn how it protects prior users’ rights, emphasizing continuous use over registration, with insights into key judicial precedents and practical implications in Indian trademark law. Learn how continuous use takes precedence over registration, safeguarding vested rights.
Delve into the intricacies of mining rights and title in India with a detailed exploration of state control, private ownership, licensing procedures, royalty obligations, and public access to mineral data. Learn about the competitive auction system, environmental considerations, protected area regulations, and government participation in the mining sector. This article
Explore the critical distinctions between “shall presume” and “may presume” under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023. This article delves into the burden of proof, legal presumptions, and their implications on India’s criminal justice system.
Explore the intersection of trademarks and company names, focusing on trademark infringement through company names under Section 16 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Section 29(5) of the Trademarks Act, 1999. Learn about legal provisions, judicial precedents, and practical remedies to protect brand identity.
Explore defamation lawsuits, focusing on the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni case, and a comparison of Indian and American defamation laws. Learn about the legal challenges of reputation management in the digital age.
This article explores the relationship between the Copyright Protection and the Designs Act, 2000 in India. It discusses the key distinctions, legislative provisions, judicial interpretations, and practical implications for creators navigating the intersection of copyright and design protection. Understand the challenges faced by creators and consumers in safeguarding artistic works
A detailed analysis of the ongoing trademark dispute between IndiGo Airlines and Mahindra Electric regarding the use of the “6E” mark. IndiGo, which has used the “6E” trademark for 18 years, claims that Mahindra’s new electric SUV, initially named “BE 6e,” infringes upon its registered mark, potentially causing consumer confusion.
Section 9 and 11 of the Trademark Act, 1999, play a crucial role in the regulation of trademark registration in India. Section 9 outlines the absolute grounds for refusal, which include marks that are not distinctive, are merely descriptive, or contain scandalous or obscene elements. On the other hand, Section
The term intellectual property right (IPR) refers to the collection of rights granted by law to a creator, author, or owner of intellectual property. Intellectual property rights provide legal protections designed to safeguard an individual’s creative efforts, which can include artistic works, literature, inventions, or symbols and designs used in
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