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PARALLEL IMPORTS IN INDIA: LAWS, DOCTRINE OF EXHAUSTION, AND MARKET IMPACT

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

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Yash Raj Films Wins Copyright Case Against Sri Sai Ganesh Productions

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

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THE ROLE OF IP IN STARTUPS: STRATEGIES FOR LEVERAGING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FOR GROWTH: EXPLORING HOW STARTUPS CAN UTILIZE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TO GAIN A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE AND DRIVE GROWTH

INTRODUCTION IMPORTANCE OF IPR FOR START-UPS Start-ups have been recognized as power of innovation, ideas and technologies. The government of India has also launched scheme to support the start-ups in India such as the “Start-up India” scheme. A scheme known as SIPP (Scheme for facilitating Start-ups Intellectual Property Protection) has

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Copyright Protection in the Digital Age: Combating Online Piracy

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

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ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSMISSION OF TRADEMARK

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.

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THE PARAMOUNT ROLE OF COPYRIGHT IN INDIA’S MUSIC INDUSTRY

Introduction In a country as culturally and musically diverse as India, the significance of copyrighting songs cannot be overstated. With music deeply ingrained in the social fabric, from the opulent productions of Bollywood to the traditional melodies of local festivals, the imperative for robust legal protection of artistic creations is

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PROTECTING TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHTS: DELHI HIGH COURT’S RULING ON KHANDELWAL EDIBLE OILS LIMITED VS. LANDSMILL AGRO

INTRODUCTION  The Delhi High Court, in its recent ruling, marked a critical step in defending Khandelwal Edible Oils Limited’s (herein referred to as Plaintiff) intellectual property rights, by granting an interim injunction to them in their trademark and copyright infringement case against Landsmill Agro Private Limited (herein referred to as

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Taylor Swift vs. Big Machine: Decoding Copyright Quandaries

TAYLOR SWIFT DISPUTE Taylor Swift’s musical path began with country roots, reflected in her self-titled debut album ‘Taylor Swift’, released in 2006. Notably, she has re-recorded her early albums in order to regain possession of her master recordings released between 2006-2017, with Big Machine Records. Big Machine Records is an

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