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Remembering George Foreman: A Champion in the Ring and in Business

Nelligan Law

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. That control extended to film and television as well. In the mid-1990s, Foreman partnered with Salton, Inc. And you won.

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John Doe Order Issued Against “Taarak Mehta” Infringers: Revisiting the Rights Vested in Fictional Characters

SpicyIP

Neela Film”), issued an ex-parte ad-interim injunction against the defendants, including websites, e-commerce platforms, YouTube channels and ‘John Doe’ parties, restraining them from infringing the copyright and trademark of the makers of the popular Hindi television sitcom “Taarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chashma” (“TMKOC”). Rajat Nagi & Ors.

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Media Laws, Rights & Privacy Of Celebrities

IP and Legal Filings

Krishna Kishore Singh stated in court that no book, film, or television series based on his son’s life should be made without his permission. In this regard, the producer must assert copyright over all aspects of the film under the provisions of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (December 18- December 24)

SpicyIP

In this month’s edition, he looks into topics including the Plant Variety Registry, different tales of/ takes on personality rights, and multiple leaks of key documents and their contribution in law-making. Pharmacyclics LLC & Anr. vs Hetero Labs Limited & Ors.

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

SpicyIP

[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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