Copyright law is fundamentally designed to protect the rights of creators over their original works. However, disputes often arise regarding ownership, authorship, or errors in registration. In such cases, the question emerges: can a person rely on third party rights to seek rectification of copyright records? This issue sits at
India has a very rich history of traditional knowledge built over thousands of years. This includes ancient systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, and Unani, which contain detailed knowledge of herbs, treatments, and healing practices. While this is a great national asset, it also made India a target
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Learn what John Doe Orders are, their origin, meaning, scope, and key Indian cases like Taj Television v. Rajan Mandal. Understand how these orders protect creators’ rights against piracy and misuse.
This comprehensive guide explains trademark infringement and passing off under Indian law, covering the Trade Marks Act, 1999, civil and criminal remedies, ADR methods, and landmark judgments like PUMA SE v. Mahesh Kumar, Coca-Cola v. Bisleri, and Yahoo v. Akash Arora. Learn the differences between infringement and passing off, explore
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.
Did Prada misappropriate India’s GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappals? Explore the cultural, legal, and ethical issues behind the global fashion controversy.
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
Explore the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in Cryogas Equipment v. Inox India, clarifying the conflict between Industrial Designs and Copyright laws. Understand the functional utility test, copyright vs design protection, and the future of intellectual property rights in India with this detailed analysis.
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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