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Bombay High Court Rules that Copyright Registration of a Label is not Compulsory

Kashishipr

The label in question was designed by an employee of SK Oil Industries. Under Section 2(c) of The Copyright Act of 1957 , the label is an original artistic work. In May 2007, the label mark ‘SOYA DROP’ was registered. It also mentioned that their copyright assignment wasn’t valid.

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A Year Since Hermès Verdict: The Tussle Between Trade Mark Rights and Artistic Freedom Continues

IP and Legal Filings

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.

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Supreme Court Rules “That Dog Don’t Hunt”: Bad Spaniels Toy’s Use of JACK DANIELS Marks is a Poor Parody and Dilution Act Applies

Intellectual Property Law Blog

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision held that a trademark claim concerning “a squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey” which, as a play on words, turns the words “Jack Daniels” into “Bad Spaniels” and the descriptive phrase “Old No. 1125(c)(3)(A). 1125(c)(3)(A).

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. Fortunately, you don’t need to grasp all the complexities of Intellectual Property law to protect your creative work.

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Limited Edition Products: Can they be Protected under IP Law?

Kashishipr

Ferrari registered the trademark to protect the shape of its 250 GTO model back in 2008, despite only having manufactured the cars between 1962 and 1964. Ares Design, an Italian car manufacturer, filed a cancellation action against Ferrari’s mark by arguing that it had not been used for a continuous five-year period.

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Understanding the 3 Common Forms of IP & their Varying Levels of Protection

Kashishipr

People are aware of the term ‘Property,’ which relates to the regulations, rules, and laws of ‘Real Property’ or ‘Real Estate,’ i.e., land. One way in which the real estate owners designate the boundaries of their assets, which is the land, is by putting a fence around it.

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Free Mickey? (Don’t Be Goofy)

LexBlog IP

January 1, 2024, brought numerous hangovers along with an unprecedented amount of media attention to intellectual property law. The law gives copyright owners a monopoly to exploit and monetize creative works. They may continue indefinitely, provided there is continued use of the trademark.