SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

Case Summaries Therelek Machines Private Limited vs Therelek Engineers Private Limited on 28 February, 2024 (Karnataka High Court) The petitioner challenged the rejection of its interim application under Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act, seeking a stay in a suit for trademark infringement.

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Trademark Registration Copyright Patent 59

IP and Legal Filings

MAY 24, 2024

Though the verdict throws much light on the limits of artistic freedom and can provide more guidance for the brand owners and artists on the line between commercial goods and artistic works, I concisely put out three important considerations that could have been given much more deliberation.

Non-Fungible Tokens 82

Non-Fungible Tokens Art Trademark Branding 82

Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

On copyright subsistence, the judge held that the Mark with Text is an artistic work, failing within the sub-category of “graphic works”. These are currently expected to be heard by September / October of 2024. In September 2023, the Court of Appeal allowed appeals, apparently from both parties.

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Copyright Copying Branding Brands 58

IP and Legal Filings

MAY 8, 2024

Enterprises A proprietary concern at 155, Gurunanak Timber Market, Dhar Road, Indore (Madhya Pradesh) Brief Facts Plaintiffs are in business of manufacturing and distribution of wines, liquors and spirits. Further Appeal: An appeal was filed by the petitioner- appellant before the Apex Court on 5 January, 2024 against the order of High Court.

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Trademark Intellectual Property Branding Brands 52

SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Comments on the Proposed Trademarks (1st Amendment) Rules, 2024 The recently proposed Trademark Rules amendments were open for comments in a period ending today. Image from here A SARAL Analysis of the Proposed Trade Marks (1st Amendment) Rules, 2024 Just Keep it Simple! Case Summaries Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing v.

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Trademark Social Media Registering Trademarks Copyright 103

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

The Court restrained the Defendants from manufacturing and marketing the drug, but given the importance of the drug in treating diseases such as cancer, allowed the Defendants to exhaust the stock available with them. The matter is listed for May 2024 next to consider whether the suit needs to be continued or not.

Registration 52

Registration Trademark Copyright Registering Trademarks 52

IIPRD

JUNE 8, 2024

Abstract In the dynamic realm of the fashion industry, the saying ‘following in someone’s footsteps’ takes on a new dimension, where the replication of designs is not a mere stride but a strategic dance. Up-and-coming artists can exhibit their work to attract attention and serve as an inspiration to well-known brands.

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Intellectual Property Designs Design Branding 52