SpicyIP

AUGUST 27, 2021

Following on from the success of last year’s inaugural edition of the Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on IP Law, on May 14 th , 2021 we announced the 2 nd edition of the Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on the occasion of Shamnad ‘s 45 th birth anniversary. And encouraged participants to draw inspiration from Shamnad’s scholarship.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 26, 2024

However, its specific emphasis on protecting certain elements of the whole scheme of copyrighted content, such as fictional characters and the distinctive personas they embody, has been a focal point, contributing substantially to the discourse surrounding the ever-expanding ambit of copyrightability as well as personality rights.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

When AI relies on extensive datasets, questions around the ownership, control, and protection of both personal and IP-related data become critical. AI’s capacity to generate content, inventions, and insights from this data intensifies concerns, not only about ownership but also about copyright and trade secrets. Rajagopal v.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, in line with our annual tradition, we take stock of the top IP developments that occurred this year. We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so it’s a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. A special thanks to Mr. G. Nataraj, Ms.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 13, 2025

Here is our recap of last weeks top IP developments including summaries of the posts on Lemleys and Hendersons paper on AI Terms of Use Restrictions, CGPDTM order on the removal of a patent agent, Delhi HC order on disclosure of a PhD and Public Interest Need in Personality Rights cases. Anything we are missing out on?

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SpicyIP

MAY 21, 2024

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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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

[Thanks to Aditi, Khushi and Sudhanshu for the case summaries] Here is our recap of last weeks top IP developments including summary of the posts on the ANI vs OpenAI copyright case, CGPDTMs office being moved to Delhi, and exemption under Section 107A of the Patents Act. This and a lot more in this weeks SpicyIP Weekly Review.

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SpicyIP

JULY 17, 2023

Her area of interest lies in IP and corporate law. Her area of interest lies in IP and corporate law. We also came across the Delhi High Court orders on the interplay between the Patents Act and the Competition Act, and on the inheritability of personality rights. Hope you enjoy the SpicyIP Weekly review! Petersburg.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Wondering what IP developments took place last week? Look no further as we present to you the SpicyIP Weekly Review, highlighting the discussions that took place on the blog along with other IP news. International Developments John Grisham, George RR Martin and 15 other authors sue OpenAI for Copyright infringement.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Here is our recap of last weeks top IP developments including summaries of the posts on Delhi HCs ruling on Celebrity Rights and the Powers of Regional Directors under Companies Act vis a vis Trademark Similarity. The Delhi HC restrained the defendants in both cases from infringing the plaintiffs personality rights.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

If you find yourself traveling after traveling, whether for work or vacation like this Kat, who is writing from Japan this time, here is your weekly NTL post to stay in touch with IP developments. It has 24 chapters focusing on the relationship between IP rights and inclusivity.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 9, 2025

Keep up with the ever changing world of IP with SpicyIPs Weekly Review! Nirav Nimmi Corporation vs Ashish Traders on 7 March, 2025 (Gujarat High Court) The case was an appeal against the trial court’s denial of injunctive relief for passing off, trademark and copyright infringement. Read the post for more details.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 12, 2024

PART I] Synthetic Singers and Voice Theft: BomHC protects Arijit Singh’s Personality Rights In a first of its kind order in India, the BHC restrains AI platforms from using likeness of famous singer Arijit Singh, finding them to prima facie infringe his personality rights. Read on below to know more.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 4, 2024

Tejas Misra explains why and how these seemingly innocuous posts may infringe on the shooter’s personality rights. Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act Comes Into Force Today Image by vecstock on Freepik Provisions of the Jan Vishwas Act related to various IP legislations come into effect today.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 11, 2023

IP ISSUES CREATED BY THE MANGA FAN BASE Due to the growing interest of the world inMangas several rights of a manga-ka are challenged. Image Sources: Shutterstock] ‘Donjishi’ is another form of copyright infringement of a manga creator. They sought an injunction and a compensation of 460 million JPY (around $4 USD).

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Kurian’s trail of transparency, Statements of Patent (Non-)Working, Corruption in IP Offices, Serial Crisis in India, the Indian “Bayh Dole” Bill, etc. Although India now has the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 , it doesn’t provide IP protection to databases. Missed anything? No worries, we got you! Sounds “Jhakaas!”

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The applicant, Indigenous artist John Bulun Bulun, sought relief for copyright infringement of a bark painting, which R & T Textiles had used on t-shirts. In 2009, the Belgian Court of Appeal was tasked with deciding whether a tattoo could be granted ownership under Belgian copyright law in JDH v JM.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Is Infringement Even Possible Then? While the protection of memes remains unclear and unresolved, plaintiffs can claim copyright, trademark, and personality rights in the underlying images. 3(1) of the Copyright Act , only rightsholders can reproduce their work or “any substantial part thereof.” According to s.3(1)

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Intepat

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Detection of Copyright Infringement: AI systems contribute to the identification of copyright infringement by comparing the elements of a work, assisting in the proactive protection of intellectual property rights. The post Protection and Infringement of IPR by Artificial Intelligence: A Double Edged Sword?

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Intepat

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Introduction Intellectual property laws are generally divided into industrial property and copyright. While copyright is distinct from other forms of intellectual property by focusing on personal rights, its primary role is to manage and protect knowledge. certain acts that do not constitute copyright infringement.

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SpicyIP

MAY 20, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summaries of posts on the Law Commission’s Report on Trade Secrets and Economic Espionage, DHC’s decisions on working examples, writ jurisdiction of the pre-grant oppositions, and the Viagra-Vigoura trademark dispute. This and much more in last week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

From an in-depth discussion on the terms of copyright and translations in India to the recent UK Supreme Court’s order regarding the patentability of inventions by an AI, we had some engaging posts on this blog this week. To read these, along with a round up of IP developments around the country, and world, read on below.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2024 has been an explosive year for IP developments in India, with more IP divisions coming up in different High Courts, an increasing number of IP registrations and an overall higher degree of attention on IP issues in the country. d) Other IP Developments; and e) Other Notable Developments.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

There have been two important developments after the parties filed their respective pleadings before the Madras High Court on the issue of copyright infringement involving the alleged unauthorized use of behind-the-scenes clips. Hence, I will touch on the question of characters, costumes and their copyrightability.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summary of the posts on posthumous rights of artists, and book reviews of “Modern Law of Copyright in Singapore” and “Overlapping Intellectual Property Rights (2 nd Ed.). billion worth of company’s IP to build a chip fab in China.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Wondering what IP developments took place last week? Look no further as we present to you the SpicyIP Weekly Review, highlighting the discussions that took place on the blog along with other IP news. Image Rights Alright—But Can They Trump Established Rights and Doctrines? Should They? Read the post by Prof.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Radha Pocket Books,the plaintiff filed a copyright infringement case against the defendant for publishing a comic book character named ‘Nagesh’. In another case of Indian Performing Rights Society v. InRaja Pocket Books v. RFMLR (2018) 1 Titan Industries Limited v.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 17, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summaries of post on DHC’s decision in Forest Essentials v. Other IP Developments Delhi High Court to have new roster for the IP Division w.e.f. JR Apparel files a trademark infringement suit against Drake for infringing its “Members Only” mark.

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