The IPKat

APRIL 9, 2024

Is it an infringement of a person’s own personality/image rights to say that a shoe was designed for that person (and that fact is true)? In all this, it is worth recalling that, under Italian law, image/personality rights have traditionally received broad protection.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 10, 2024

On July 1, 2024, the Tennessee Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and Image Security Act of 2024 (“ELVIS Act” or “the Act”) will go into effect, bolstering the limitations on the unauthorized commercial use of an individual’s voice.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 4, 2024

Highlights of the Week Comments on the Draft Trade Marks (Holding Inquiry and Appeal) Rules, 2024 Comments on the Draft Trade Marks (Holding Inquiry and Appeal) Rules, 2024 Read on below for the comments on the draft Rules by Rishabh Deshpande, Praharsh Gour, and Swaraj Barooah. Anything we are missing out on?

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 12, 2024

PART I] Synthetic Singers and Voice Theft: BomHC protects Arijit Singh’s Personality Rights In a first of its kind order in India, the BHC restrains AI platforms from using likeness of famous singer Arijit Singh, finding them to prima facie infringe his personality rights. Read on below to know more. C2Sense, Inc v.

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SpicyIP

MAY 20, 2024

Highlights of the Week Announcing the 2024 Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on Intellectual Property Law Prof (Dr.) Shamnad Basheer’s 48th birth anniversary today, we are excited to announce the 2024 Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on IP Law! Drop a comment below to let us know. On the occasion of Prof. Read on to know more.

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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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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

In this month’s edition, he looks into topics including the Plant Variety Registry, different tales of/ takes on personality rights, and multiple leaks of key documents and their contribution in law-making. The matter is listed for May 2024 next to consider whether the suit needs to be continued or not.

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