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SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 29-August 4)

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Tejas Misra explains why and how these seemingly innocuous posts may infringe on the shooter’s personality rights. It was submitted that the Plaintiff’s platform uses real money and misrepresentation by the defendant could cause harm to the Plaintiff. Terex India Private Limited vs Cde Asia Ltd. &

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Journey Through “Novembers” on SpicyIP (2005 – Present)

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Meanwhile, there was a case where the Delhi High Court struck down Section 24(5) of the Plant Varieties Act which which allowed the registrar to issue interim directions against third-party abuse during the plant variety registration process. Speaking of late movie stars, one may wonder about the posthumous enforcement of celebrity rights.

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

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[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. First, in Toyota v. The Delhi High Court in Ayur United Care v. Acko General Insurance.

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