FACTS Mr. Dhruv Rathee, a social media influencer and YouTuber, faced a dispute with Dabur India Limited due to his use of a partially blurred logo of Real Fruit Juice in a promotional video comparing carbonated drinks and fruit beverages. Dabur filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court, alleging
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
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
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.
INTRODUCTION In recent years, the Procedure for Registration of Trade Marks in India has witnessed a profound transformation, primarily catalyzed by the introduction of the Trade Mark Rules, 2017. These regulatory changes have ushered in a new era of trademark prosecution, characterized by heightened stringency and streamlined processes, bringing notable
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,
INTRODUCTION If we may imagine a scenario, wherein, ‘A’, the creator of a song, puts out the same on a social media platform, attracting a lot of media attention and public approval. ‘A’ further cashes upon the same song which he so arduously composed and later produced.
INTRODUCTION In the instant article, we will delve into the intricate tactics employed by unscrupulous entities who are ready to engage in trademark squatting, infringement, and the nefarious hijacking of the rights of the original users and adaptors of a trademark. The present article will explore various ways through which
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