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John Doe Order Issued Against “Taarak Mehta” Infringers: Revisiting the Rights Vested in Fictional Characters

SpicyIP

Leo Burnett (India) Private Limited (2003), which established an implied recognition of such a protection, and further expressly extended it to characters in comic books, such as “Nagraj,” and TV serials, against commercial misuse. The courts laid the early groundwork for the concept through decisions in V.T. Arvee Enterprises and Ors.

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Can Celebrity Catchphrases be Intellectually Protected?

IIPRD

Bregoli instantly became an internet meme worldwide, and her catchphrase gained much media attention, getting her worldwide recognition as the “Catch me outside girl.” This reportedly led her to secure appearances worth $30,000, and widening her social media presence. [i]

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Shades of Protection: Examining Feasibility of Color Trademarks: A Comparative Analysis

Intepat

Traditionally, trademarks encompassed fundamental elements such as plain words, logos, and designs, serving as unequivocal identifiers of the origin of goods and services. The use of color as a distinguishing element under trademark law is subject to a number of requirements. In Colgate Palmolive Company And Anr.

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New Tools, Old Rules: Is The Music Industry Ready To Take On AI?

Copyright Lately

No wonder I’m getting flashbacks to 2003. As I explained in my discussion of the Rick Astley lawsuit , right of publicity and trademark law provided viable claims to Bette Midler and Tom Waits when imitations of their voices were used in advertising. Hit me up in the comments below or on social media @copyrightlately.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (March 17 – March 23)

SpicyIP

The Court rationalized that in trademark law, even a single dominant element within a composite mark can warrant protection if it has strong brand recognition. The Court then brought up the plaintiff’s additional request to declare its TAJ marks as “well-known trademarks” under Section 2(1)(zg) of the Trade Marks Act.