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Doctrine Of Fair Use

Explore the Doctrine of Fair Use under Indian and international law. Understand copyright and trademark fair use with key cases, legal tests, and Section 52 insights.

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MS Dhoni in yellow Chennai Super Kings jersey with arms crossed, featured next to the headline “MS Dhoni applies trademark for ‘Captain Cool’” on a red background, with JP Associates branding at the bottom.

Dhoni’s Risky Bet? Trademarking ‘Captain Cool’ Faces Legal Test

INTRODUCTION  Former Indian Men’s Cricket team captain and legend M.S. Dhoni has applied for registration of a word trademark “captain cool”, a nickname that reflects his pacific leadership style. For over more than a decade, coolness is linked to Dhoni’s calmness and composure on field during intense pressure situations, but

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Sony Music and Myntra logos side by side highlighting a copyright infringement lawsuit over unauthorized use of music tracks in advertisements.

Sounds like Trouble: Sony Vs. Myntra Copyright Infringement Case

Sony Music Entertainment has filed a ₹5 crore lawsuit against Myntra for copyright infringement involving unauthorized use of sound recordings in ads. The article discusses the importance of Sync Licenses, Meta’s music guidelines, and references the similar Saregama vs Emami case. It highlights the increasing legal vigilance over copyright compliance

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Illustration of Intellectual Property Rights symbols representing copyright, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets, highlighting the importance of IPR in a digital world.

ALL ABOUT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND ITS RIGHT 

Explore the world of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), including copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and more. Learn why IPR is essential for innovation, economic growth, and legal protection for creators worldwide. The article also delves into how each intellectual property right works and has an impact on the world.

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