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The Interplay of Personality Rights and Freedom of Expression- the Jackie Shroff’s Case’

IP and Legal Filings

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.

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Evolution of Personality Rights in India

IP and Legal Filings

Recently, Bollywood Director Karan Johar [1] filed a case against the makers of “Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar” for using his name in the title of their movie without permission, this lawsuit has sparked again the debate relating to personality rights in India. Topps Chewing Gum Inc. [2] Rajagopal v.

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Publicity Rights: An analysis of Amitabh Bachchan V. Rajat Nagi & Ors.

Intepat

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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Book Review: Overlapping Intellectual Property Rights 2nd Edition

SpicyIP

Started in 2018, the 2nd edition of Overlapping IP Rights (OUP) was brought to completion in 2023 by his co-editor, the inimitable Prof Neil Wilkof, along with Prof Irene Calboli who came on as a co-editor following Prof Basheer’s demise. The jurisdictions analysed are the US, UK, and the European Union.

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Delhi High Court grants interim protection to Amitabh Bachchan against unauthorised use of his voice, photos & likeness

Selvam & Selvam Blog

The counsel on behalf of Mr Bachchan alleged that the defendants were violating the famous actor’s ‘publicity rights as a celebrity’ which have been recognised earlier by the court in Titan Industries Ltd. Ramkumar Jewellers, 2012 SCC OnLine Del 2382.

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A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2021

SpicyIP

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. Recognition of non-human inventors, AI and its implications for India.

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Pride Month: Celebrating an LGBTQIA+ Leader in Data Collection and Advocacy

U.S. Department of Commerce

He came out New Year's Eve in 2011, going into 2012, and says “New Year's Eve is a really special time for me because it's the day I really came into my own.”. Supporting Pride month means supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals and seeing them as authentic people deserving of civil rights and protections.