IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 29, 2024

However, this article will discuss the reasoning of the court with respect to relief claimed by the Plaintiff against a creator of a YouTube video who compiled the interviews of the plaintiff and depicted his personality as ‘thug life’ The plaintiff contended that such videos portrayed him in a derogatory manner. million views.

Personality Rights 98

Personality Rights Fair Use Privacy Intellectual Property Law 98

Intepat

MAY 16, 2023

Due to the extent of unlawful activity associated with the petitioner’s name and personality, the court granted a restraining order on 25 th November 2022 against various people and companies. What are Publicity Rights? For instance, in Titan Industries Ltd.

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Branding Branding Brands Personality Rights 98

SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

Both suits were filed before the 2012 amendment to the Copyright Act. Further, given that the 2012 amendment does not have a retrospective effect, the Court held that the amendment has no effect on the legal position. However, later the defendant served a termination notice against which the plaintiff filed this suit.

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IP Intellectual Property Copyright Trademark 143

SpicyIP

MARCH 9, 2025

The defendant began using ‘Zoly’ in 2012, which the plaintiff argued could mislead consumers due to phonetic similarity. It found no evidence to support the defendants claim as a permitted user and ruled that the plaintiffs registration and market presence established a prima facie case for the interim relief.

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Trademark Patent Copyright Patent Application 59

Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

JUNE 10, 2020

When it comes to celebrities and other public figures, the laws across Canada have established various personality rights to protect these individuals from the exploitation of their image or likeness. This stems from the idea that a person should have the exclusive right to market and/or capitalize on their personality and image.

Privacy 52

Privacy Social Media Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Law 52

IIPRD

AUGUST 29, 2024

Recent court decisions have clarified the scope of copyright in film screenplays, personality rights, and underlying works concerning content creation and licensing in broadcasting. 485 (2012) [2] [link] [3] [link] [4] Broadcasting Rights and Fundamental Rights, IJCRT, Vol 12, Issue 3 (2024) [5] MANU/DE/1061/2011 [6] RDB and Co.

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Intellectual Property Law Intellectual Property Contracts Law 52

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

[Delhi High Court] On September 20, the Delhi High Court granted relief to film actor Anil Kapoor against the unauthorised use of his image, name, voice, and other traits of his persona for monetary gain, reinforcing his personality rights. Sarl a A Sarogi , where the Court affirmed the position on descendability of publicity rights.

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IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124