IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It prevents the unauthorized use of the design, logos, trademarks etc. It is a form of IPR that is used to guard the hard work and efforts of the artist. Copyrights can be awarded for usage of literary works, dramatic works, cinematographic films, musical works and even for the designs of clothes and jewelry.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Some of the most common types of IP infringements that occur in cyberspace include trademark, domain name, and copyright infringement. Article 2 of the Berne convention defines “literary and artistic works” and other works in the literary, scientific, or artistic domain as copyrightable works.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2023

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.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2023

Introduction The word ‘parody’ refers to work that uses humor as a means to critique, ridicule, or expose the flaws in existing work. A parody, by its nature, requires the audience to recognize the original work, and the way the work is critiqued or ridiculed. and will it amount to trademark infringement?

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. Copyright Office explains, copyrights protect “original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture.” As the U.S.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In Canada, copyright protection is afforded to every original literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic work that is fixed. Artistic Work. Memes that contain both artistic and literary components may comprise both an artistic and literary work: originality may exist in their combination.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 19, 2023

It’s always good to start off the year with an overview of trademark and copyright cases to watch. ” This will be the first time since 1994 that the Supreme Court has addressed fair use in the context of an artistic work. The case will determine the proper balance between trademark rights and free speech.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Intellectual Property incorporates the makings of the thoughts such as the discoveries, literary and artistic works, design, symbols, names, and images used in the business. The IPR in the startup sector continually starts with the Trademarks. The Trade Marks Act of 1999 allows any startup to file trademarks.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 16, 2024

referred to the “Safe Distance Rule” Discussing what this rule is and its origin, we are pleased to bring to you this post by SpicyIP intern Samridhi Chugh. Recently one of the parties in R.C. Plasto Tanks and Pipes Pvt. Ganesh Gouri Industries & Anr. Oomerbhoy Pvt.

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IIPRD

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

A trademark, on the other hand, exclusively identifies a product as belonging to a specific company and recognizes the company’s ownership of the brand. According to the Indian Design Act, if your design is registered under the Designs Act it is not eligible for protection under Copyright Act, even if it is artistic work.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 28, 2024

1] The Copyright Act protects certain types of works, which are included in Section 13. 13 (1) states that original literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works as well as cinematograph films and sound recordings are protected by copyright. North Star Entertainment Pvt. Ltd ” [10].,

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

On August 14, the Delhi High Court passed the final judgment in a 23-year-old trademark dispute between Lacoste and Crocodile International. The detailed verdict, heavily punctuated with takeaways for IP observers and fashion enthusiasts alike, is one of the very few final judgements on trademark law passed this year.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Last week we published 9 posts on topics such as our comments on the proposed Trademarks (1st Amendment) Rules, the Madras High Court’s decision with respect to patentability of business methods, and Union Minister of State for Commerce’s response on ability of the current IPR regime to cater concerns arising out of AI generated work.

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IIPRD

JUNE 13, 2024

Intellectual property right The World Intellectual Property Organization coordinates the policies and national initiatives around intellectual property rights and has defined intellectual property as referring to the “unique value creation of the human intellect that results from human ingenuity, creativity, and inventiveness”.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Introduction Software refers to a compilation of instructions, data, or programs designed to operate machinery and execute specific tasks. Protecting software innovations, which include inventions, creative works, and commercial symbols, is essential through the umbrella of Intellectual Property.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 24, 2023

A petition can be filed anytime after the registration of a design on Form 8 with the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CPTDM) along with the official fees of INR 1500/- on grounds provided under section 19 of The Design Act 2000. Designs are registered in different classes as per the Locarno Agreement. Bata India Ltd.

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IIPRD

APRIL 3, 2024

These are the Copyright Act, 1957; Designs Act, 2000; The Geographical Indication Act of Goods Act, 1999; and the Trademark Act, 1999. It is here that the distinction between ‘design’ in the Designs Act and ‘artistic work’ in the Copyright Act becomes relevant. Infringement Of IPR – Design or Artistic Work?

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Kashishipr

JULY 27, 2022

The term ‘ Intellectual Property (IP) ‘ basically refers to the creations of the human mind that are intangible in nature. In simple terms, it pertains to the original creations of the human intellect, including inventions, symbols, designs, artistic works, literary works, and so on. Now let us define IPRs.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 29, 2024

With reference to the monetization through the YouTube video, the court stated that such humorous renditions, are not merely entertainment but also a source of livelihood for various content creators especially the youth. It usually entails review, commentary, satire, comedy, criticism over the original work. Rajagopal v.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This case is remarkable for acknowledging the artistic merit of photographs used for promotional purposes, recognizing them as “artistic works” under the Indian Copyright Act, but is also extremely brutal in terms of lack of clarity and overreach.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

Trademarks – A trademark helps identify, indicate, classify, and differentiate the source of products or services of one from those of others. Content creators and social media influencers should obtain the permission of the trademark owner whose brand name or product is displayed on their social media posts or stories.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

It should also be borne in mind that the court rejected the plaintiffs’ argument that the film should not be considered a documentary but just a “scripted creative work” which does not refer to real facts. Those who work on documentaries cannot help praising the fair use finding in Brown v Netflix. by Tito Rendas. €

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 28, 2023

ii] American media personality Paris Hilton used her now trademarked catchphrase “That’s Hot” in reality TV show The Simple Life routinely. She trademarked the term in February 2007, and since then, it has become her “signature catchphrase.” for using her trademarked phrase in their cards, thereby infringing on her rights.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

In a twist, however, it is not copyright law, but rather an expansive view of trademark law, that poses this threat. Jack Daniels asserts that the Bad Spaniels toy infringes on its trademark and dilutes its brand. Trademarks are a cornerstone of our shared cultural vernacular. VIP Products , those parody rights are at risk.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 29, 2022

Intellectual Property” refers to mental creations such as inventions, literary and creative works, as well as symbols, names, and pictures utilised in business. Trademarks may be used to protect names, logos, emblems, and other symbols that appear on websites. INTRODUCTION. Image Source: gettyimage].

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We will examine the fundamental ideas and rules of copyright, trademark, and patent laws as well as how they relate to various entertainment business sectors in this extensive book. Copyright and trademark are the most important IP rights in this industry.

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Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

You should prepare links and screenshots as evidence for your claims of copyright, or trademark, patent, or design right infringement on Alibaba. Trademarks A trademark signifies a unique term, logo, expression, design, or emblem utilized to indicate the origin of goods and services.

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Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

It includes creations of mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, and names used in commerce. Exploitation: The exclusive rights to decide on the management of the IP Objects which in a sense provides a certain level of monopoly with the IP objects is referred to as exploitation.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

On copyright subsistence, the judge held that the Mark with Text is an artistic work, failing within the sub-category of “graphic works”. Subsistence It was common ground that the Mark with Text was capable of being a “graphic work”, which is a subset of the “artistic works” category.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Summary of current treatment: Although courts have often referred to “expressive” or “artistic” works as shorthand for the scope of Rogers, they have applied it to speech that quali?es The answers are yes, no, and sometimes, a list both comprehensive and dismaying. But there are several remaining problems.

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IIPRD

JUNE 14, 2021

Piracy may be defined as the unauthorized and illegal reproduction or distribution of materials protected by copyright, patent, or trademark law which is capable of eating up the whole industry slowly and steadily. A similar problem has been in existence since time immemorial and continues to act as a termite in the world of fashion.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Intellectual property rights are defined as legal rights that protect the ownership of artistic, literary, and other creative works. Trademark infringement A trademark signifies a unique term, logo, expression, design, or emblem utilized to indicate the origin of goods and services.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2024

IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. Copyright Office explains, copyrights protect “original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture.” As the U.S.

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azrights

AUGUST 11, 2022

While users set the parameters, the work is generated by the computer program itself – referred to as a neural network – in a process akin to the thought processes of humans. The algorithm determines what the new work looks like. Copyright position. Machine learning algorithms make independent decisions throughout the process.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Vijay Keshav Wagh And Ors on 23 November, 2023 (Delhi High Court) Image from here The plaintiff was aggrieved by the registration of a deceptively similar “Tiger” device as an artistic work by the defendant and sought rectification of the Copyright register. Yashoda Hospital And Research Center Ltd.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 16, 2023

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.

Fair Use 52

Fair Use Cease and Desist Trademark Designs 52

LexBlog IP

JUNE 16, 2023

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.

Fair Use 52

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