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Safeguarding Personal Names

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

This unauthorized usage may also give rise to breaches of confidence or violations of privacy. While economic interests can be quantified and compensated monetarily, non-economic concerns such as privacy violations, damage to reputation, and mental distress may not be entirely redressed through financial means.

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After Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff Follows Suit! Taking a Look at the Recent DHC Order From the Perspective of Personality Rights & Right to Livelihood

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Comparing the approaches of the Courts vis a vis personality rights and the right to livelihood, we are pleased to bring to you this guest post by Aditya Bhargava. Comparing the approaches of the Courts vis a vis personality rights and the right to livelihood, we are pleased to bring to you this guest post by Aditya Bhargava.

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Fantasy Sports and Trademarks

Selvam & Selvam Blog

In addition to trademarks, the players are entitled to certain rights which are covered under the arena of ‘publicity rights’. Therefore, an integral issue that needs to be addressed is whether the personality rights of a player are infringed by using their names in fantasy sports.

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

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This case involved Sun Pharmaceuticals allegedly infringing Cipla’s copyright and registered trademark. An interim order issued by a single-judge bench of the Delhi High Court recognised the right to be forgotten (RTBF) as a subset of the fundamental right to privacy. Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.

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