SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summary of the posts on Delhi High Court’s orders in the Pertuzumab patent dispute, order concerning personality rights of the Telugu movie star Vishnu Manchu, and Madras High Court’s decision on burden of proof in patent revocation cases.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 26, 2024

However, its specific emphasis on protecting certain elements of the whole scheme of copyrighted content, such as fictional characters and the distinctive personas they embody, has been a focal point, contributing substantially to the discourse surrounding the ever-expanding ambit of copyrightability as well as personality rights.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 11, 2024

Effective July 1, 2024, a revolutionary new law will protect Tennessee artists and musicians from unethical uses of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”).

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JD Supra Law

MAY 1, 2024

Effective on July 1, 2024, the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act will amend Tennessee’s Personal Rights Protection Act of 1984 to explicitly include protections for songwriters, performers, and music industry professionals’ voice from misuse of artificial intelligence (AI).

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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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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Alessandro Cerri analysed a recent decision ([2024] EWHC 1727 (IPEC)) on exhaustion of trade marks. The court ruled in favour of Singh and said that publicity and personality rights are legally recognized in India and that unauthorized use of one’s own personal attributes may breach such rights.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 6, 2024

On July 26, 2024, the Bombay High Court (BomHC) delivered a significant order in the case of Arijit Singh v. Codible Ventures LLP , marking a big step in the protection of artists’ personality rights against the unauthorised use of their voices by artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

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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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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.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 23, 2024

Following a similar line, the Indian courts have decided that while under the Indian Copyright Law, 1957 it is difficult to trace the copyright of voice; however, the right to protection of voice and other personality rights may be awarded against any use for commercial benefits. Media & Ent.L.J.2024.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

VIII, Issue I [Submit by January 7, 2024] NLU Jodhpur’s Journal of Intellectual Property Studies is inviting original, unpublished manuscripts for publication for its upcoming issue. The last date for submissions is January 7, 2024. Call for Papers: NLU Jodhpur’s Journal of Intellectual Property Studies Vol.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

While sometimes available to any individual , Right of Publicity is typically aimed at protecting the name or likeness of famous individuals. scroll down for free resources that explain what the right of publicity is and how you protect yours] What is the Right of Publicity? 2024 Update first appeared on Traverse Legal.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

Codible Ventures LLP and Others , the Bombay High Court addressed a legal dispute of infringement of personality rights through the use of AI. The suit also involved a claim for the violation of his moral rights under Section 38B of the Copyright Act, 1957. In a recent judgment in the case of Arijit Singh v.

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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

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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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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43(B)log

AUGUST 9, 2024

Grand Chamber arrived at a different conclusion in May/June 2024, but have not published reasoning. Authors’ rights are designed to protect that intellectual and emotional bond. SCt First Chamber dismissed the appeal re TPMs but found that staydown unduly restricted freedom of expression according to proportionality test.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Voice Clones and Legal Tones: The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Posthumous Personality Rights Bringing the dead back from their grave? Md Sabeeh Ahmad shares his review of the book below. For more details, read their announcement on the blog. ” at his shop.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 17, 2024

Case Summaries Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd vs Gleck Pharma Opc Pvt Ltd on 13 June, 2024 (Bombay High Court) The plaintiff approached the Bombay High Court seeking permanent injunction against the defendant’s use of “Xigamet”, which it alleged to be deceptively similar to its “Zitamet” mark. July 1, 2024. Read on to know more.

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