Saregama’s Copyright Battle Against Emami Over ‘Udi Jab Jab Zulfein’
Explore the copyright battle between Saregama India and Emami Limited over the song ‘Udi Jab Jab Zulfein’. Learn about the legal issues, court proceedings, and the interim injunction granted to Saregama.
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COPYRIGHT PROTECTION IN MUSIC INDUSTRY
Explore the intricacies of music copyright in India, including the legal protection of composers, lyricists, and music producers. Learn about master and composition copyrights, provisions of the Indian Copyright Act, and complexities of music licensing. Discover relevant legal cases and insights into digital music platforms in the US.
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McDonald’s loses ‘Big Mac’ TM Battle against Supermac’s
Explore the David vs Goliath battle in the case of Supermac’s (Holdings) Ltd. v. McDonald’s International Property Company, Ltd over a Trademark “Big Mac”. The article contains EUIPO ruling and the provisions that are similar in Indian Trademark Law and European Trademark Law.
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THE BLURRED LINE: THE DHRUV RATHEE VS. DABUR CASE IN REVIEW
This article provides an overview of the “Dhruv Rathee vs. Dabur India Limited” case, covering various aspects including trademarks, the Copyright Act, and the Constitution of India. It emphasizes the importance of balancing freedom of speech with intellectual property rights. The discussion includes detailed exploration of facts and relevant laws, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of the case.
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PARALLEL IMPORTS IN INDIA: LAWS, DOCTRINE OF EXHAUSTION, AND MARKET IMPACT
Discover the complexities of parallel imports, including their legal framework, economic implications, and challenges. Learn how parallel imports impact markets and intellectual property rights in India and globally.
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JACKIE SHROFF TAKES LEGAL ACTION TO PROTECT PERSONALITY RIGHTS: A DEEP DIVE INTO RELEVANT PROVISIONS AND CASES
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 rights in India. And we have discussed the law that deals with the cases related to personality rights, the things that are covered under personality rights and other such things. We have also discussed the constitutional provisions relating to it.
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DELHI HIGH COURT DECISION: HAWKINS COOKERS LTD. VS. MAGICOOK APPLIANCES CO.
Explore the Delhi High Court’s pivotal decision in Hawkins Cookers Ltd. vs. Magicook Appliances Co., underscoring key legal principles of copyright protection and intellectual property rights. The judgment underscores the significance of preventing deceptive practices in the market and provides insights into remedies available under the Copyright Act 1957.
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Yash Raj Films Wins Copyright Case Against Sri Sai Ganesh Productions
Read about the Delhi High Court’s decree in the copyright infringement case between Yash Raj Films and Sri Sai Ganesh Productions over the films “Band Baaja Baaraat” and “Jabardasth.” Discover the legal arguments, judgement, and implications of this landmark decision in the realm of intellectual property rights.
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Ascertainment of Lack of Novelty or Originality in a Design at the Time of Registration
In the intellectual property law case of Casio Computer Co. Ltd. v. Riddhi Siddhi Retail Venture, the court ruled in favor of Casio regarding the originality and novelty of their Blueberry keyboard design. The court emphasized the importance of consumer perception and the burden of proof on the defendants to demonstrate the absence of innovation or originality in challenging design registration validity.
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N.R. Dongre and Ors. Vs Whirlpool Corporation and Anr., 1996: A case analysis
Explore the landmark case of N.R. Dongre vs. Whirlpool Corporation, a pivotal event in Indian trademark law. Delve into the court’s recognition of Whirlpool’s common law rights under passing off law, shaping the legal landscape and setting precedents for future trademark disputes.
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