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

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Meanwhile, there was a case where the Delhi High Court struck down Section 24(5) of the Plant Varieties Act which which allowed the registrar to issue interim directions against third-party abuse during the plant variety registration process. Speaking of late movie stars, one may wonder about the posthumous enforcement of celebrity rights.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 12 – 18)

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In the event of assignment of rights, any person wishing to legally record a film would have to additionally obtain written permission from the author aside from the permissions already needed from the present copyright owner. Serious Comparative Advertising: Broadening the Definition. Thematic Highlights. Other Posts.

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A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2021

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The Indian Performing Right Society Limited (IPRS) v. CRI Events Private Limited [Delhi High Court]. The second suit was filed by IPRS and PPL against an event management company for broadcasting music without authorization. Entertainment Network India Ltd (ENIL) and Phonographic Performance Ltd (PPL) v. In Dhiraj Dewani v.

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A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2023

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[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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