SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2025

The Bombay High Court order of 7th March 2025, making the interim injunction in favour of Karan Johar absolute, has added more fuel to the fire of the debate over personality rights protection. It begs us to ask: Are we heading in the right direction? [A big thanks to Praharsh for his inputs on the post.]

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2025

& Ors that has once again brought to the spotlight the debate of balancing the protection of celebrity personality rights and the freedom of expressions and parodical use. Rights or Wrong?: Are We Going in the Correct Direction for Personality Rights? India Pride Advisory Private Ltd. &

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SpicyIP

MARCH 30, 2025

PART I] Personality Rights in Spotlight Once More!: India Pride Advisory Order Can a movie carrying the name of a personality be restrained from release citing infringement of personality rights? PART II] Personality Rights in Spotlight Once More!: CRI Guidelines 2025 is out for Public Consultations!

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SpicyIP

MARCH 9, 2025

[Sponsored] CRISP (BITS Law School) Invites Applications for Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship (1 April 2025) Centre for Research in Innovation Law for Shared Prosperity, BITS Law School is inviting applications for their Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship. The last day to send your applications is April 1, 2025.

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Nelligan Law

MARCH 25, 2025

Though boxing built his name, it was business and branding that cemented his legend. Foreman turned his name into a powerful brand, protected by an extensive network of trademarks and licensing agreements. It was another example of his long-standing commitment to protecting and leveraging the value of his personal brand.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 13, 2025

Here is our recap of last weeks top IP developments including summaries of the posts on Lemleys and Hendersons paper on AI Terms of Use Restrictions, CGPDTM order on the removal of a patent agent, Delhi HC order on disclosure of a PhD and Public Interest Need in Personality Rights cases. Anything we are missing out on?

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