INTRODUCTON A patent application is patentable if it meets the requirements of Novelty (newness), Inventive Step, and the capacity to be made or used in industry. Novelty and Inventive Step are interrelated, yet they represent two distinct levels of patentability criteria. Novelty is a compulsory requirement for a patent to
Introduction: The Rule of Anti-Dissection and The Rule of Dominant Feature often accompany each other when discussed in the context of trademark infringements. These two rules are among the most commonly used in determining possible trademark infringements and are notable because, throughout legal history, they have often been seen as
INTRODUCTION ‘A Ltd.’, a Japanese company manufacturing ‘Sportspace’, a well sought-after gaming console, has employed distributors ‘B’ in Japan and ‘C’ in India for the distribution of said console at an agreed price and a set profit margin, tailored by the manufacturer after taking into consideration the differing competition and
ABSTRACT Personality rights, a right mainly used by famous celebrities to protect their name, signature, voice, personality traits etc… from being misused for commercial purposes by anyone. In this article we have discussed the recent case of veteran actor Mr. Jackie Shroff and the other previous cases related to personality
CITATIONS: Hawkins Cookers Ltd. vs Magicook Appliances Co., 100(2002)DLT698, AIR 2003 DELHI 191, (2002) 100 DLT 698 BRIEF FACTS: Hawkins Cookers Ltd., a well-established company in the manufacture and marketing of pressure cookers, filed a suit against Magicook Appliances Co. alleging infringement of its copyright under the Copyright Act, 1957.
CITATIONS: Yash Raj Films Pvt Ltd vs Sri Sai Ganesh Productions & Ors., CS(COMM) 1329/2016, AIRONLINE 2019 DEL 1017 BRIEF FACTS: Yash Raj Films Pvt Ltd, the plaintiff, brought a suit against Sri Sai Ganesh Productions & Ors., the defendants, for copyright infringement, seeking permanent injunction, rendition of accounts, and
BACKGROUND In the framework of intellectual property law, the case of Casio Computer Co. Ltd. v. Riddhi Siddhi Retail Venture(2023 SCC OnLine Del 677) presents an intriguing legal dispute involving design cancellation and infringement. In this case, the plaintiff is a well-known Japanese business that produces musical keyboards and has
INTRODUCTION The foundation of copyright protection is providing creators exclusive rights to their works. This exclusive right of the creator motivates them to devote their time and skills in developing new ideas and creative works. Copyright protection grants control to the creator of an artistic work over the use and commercial
Explore the intricacies of trademark assignment and transmission, including legal requirements, procedural technicalities, and challenges involved. Learn how to protect your intellectual property rights effectively in the dynamic business landscape.
In today’s globalized economy, Intellectual property (IP) emerges as the cornerstone of innovation and serves as the bedrock for business owners to enjoy exclusive rights to the ownership as well as the economic benefits arising out of their unique creations. There are several types of intellectual property inter alia design,
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