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Not All is Fair in Aashiqui and War?:  Analysing the DHC’s Injunction for Using ‘Aashiqui’ in Super Cassettes’s Film Name 

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Interestingly, T-Series enjoys joint ownership of the franchise “Aashiqui” with Vishesh Films. The Single Judge Bench (SB) consisting of Justice Sanjeev Narula made some intriguing observations regarding the trademarkability of the mark “Aashiqui” as a movie franchise and restraining its use by other entities. A Lot is a Name!

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Of house marks and family disputes: Taking a look at the Lodha v. Lodha TM battle 

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Abhinandan, on the other hand, transferred his ownership to the real estate group in return for Rs. In Trademark law, it is important to determine if the mark is being used to offer goods and services similar to the ones for which it is registered. Prafull (2013). 500 crores (disputed figure).

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IP Financing in India – Part I: Perfection of Security and (Non) Registration of Copyright

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These records provide banks with a clear history of ownership of that land and thus assure them of the valid title of the borrower. Note that even the patent and trademark law requires mandatory registration on the transfer/assignment of intellectual property (Section 45 Trademark Act 1999; Section 68 Patents Act 1970).

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Departing Employees Rename Their Former Employers’ Facebook Account. That May Be a Problem–La Baguette v. Tito & Tita

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

In a footnote, the court acknowledges the law is “evolving” with respect to employer ownership of social media accounts: The law on the ownership of a social media pages created by employees for employers is evolving rapidly and varies between jurisdictions. 201 (Spring 2013). See generally, Christopher A.

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THE CONSUMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT: BOOKING-DOT-WHAT, BOOKING-DOT-TRADEMARKED

JIPL Online

com” at after a generic word, “Booking,” still makes “Booking.com” generic within traditional trademark law [xiv] and (2) the fact consumer identify “Booking.com” doesn’t change the fact that it is still generic and thus ineligible for trademark registration. [xv] 21, 2013), [link]. [vi] Booking.com B.V., at 2301 (2020).

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Comparative Analysis: Madrid Protocol vs. Direct National Filing in India

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Trademark law underwent substantial changes, both multilaterally and regionally. The Paris Convention established the beginning of the international trademark system, and the Paris Union was expanded by a distinct union which is collectively known as the Madrid system.

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Journey Through “Januarys” on SpicyIP (2005 – Present)

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The question of ownership in the virtual world, particularly in video games, has long been debated. On the trademark side, relevant is this post by Bhavya Solanki and Medha Bhatt discussing the applicability of the fair use provisions of trademark law to the unauthorized use of trademarks in the virtual world.