Category: Legal Issues

Trimmer Troubles Nova . Delhi HC imposes 3 Cr damages for Infrigement Analysis- Philips vs (Nova)Amazestore and Philips vs Amitkumar Kantilal Jain

16th May, 2019 - 12:43 pm Categories: Legal Issues

Recently on April 22nd 2019, The Hon’ble Delhi High Court passed a judgment, awarding the highest ever quantum of damages in a copyright & design infringement case. Total cumulative relief awarded to the Plaintiff ( Philips) amounts to about INR 3, 15,71,000 (USD 451,244) [i.e. INR 1,19,96,000 (i.e. about USD 171,458) against the importer & … Continue reading Trimmer Troubles Nova . Delhi HC imposes 3 Cr damages for Infrigement Analysis- Philips vs (Nova)Amazestore and Philips vs Amitkumar Kantilal Jain

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Are Streaming Services Broadcasters?

14th May, 2019 - 11:59 am Categories: Legal Issues

Traditionally, the consumption of media content was primarily carried out through television and radio. This has changed with the internet. In today’s day and age, internet content streaming services have taken over the market and changed the way in which content is consumed by the public. While the developments in technology have made life more … Continue reading Are Streaming Services Broadcasters?

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A Frightening Case of Digital Piracy in the Entertainment Industry

14th May, 2019 - 10:25 am Categories: Legal Issues

Introduction Creative expressions are not a new domain and are as old as human societies, the difference in today’s scenario being the increased importance that is given to protection of such expressions. It was in 1667, when John Milton sold the rights of his legendary work, Paradise Lost for mere 10 pounds. As it was … Continue reading A Frightening Case of Digital Piracy in the Entertainment Industry

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Is Death By Mosquito Bite covered under Death By Accident ?

9th May, 2019 - 3:29 am Categories: Legal Issues

Few Days ago, I came across a very interesting headline “Is Death By Mosquito Bite covered under Death By Accident”. I was impressed by this question as I felt strong arguments can be raised from both side, and hence read about the issue in Depth. For answering this question we need to first understand “What … Continue reading Is Death By Mosquito Bite covered under Death By Accident ?

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TikTok Controversy in India: Reasons behind imposing Ban and then Lifting up the Ban

2nd May, 2019 - 9:51 am Categories: Legal Issues News & Updates

The most popular video-sharing app TikTok, is presently trending in India for an altogether different reason. For those who dont know, TikTok is a Social Media Platform, owned by Byte-dance Company, the same company which also owned similar app named Musical.ly. TikTok grabbed a lot of eyeballs last week, due to the Ban imposed on it … Continue reading TikTok Controversy in India: Reasons behind imposing Ban and then Lifting up the Ban

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Monsanto vs Nuziveedu seeds: The BT Cotton Judgment

2nd May, 2019 - 4:45 am Categories: Legal Issues

Monsanto Company is an agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation acquired by Bayer Corporation that conducts research on genetically modified seeds and agricultural crops. Monsanto was one of the first companies to venture into agro-biotech and modify plants and seeds at a genetic level. It focuses on biotechnological advancement of key agricultural crops such as wheat, corn, soybeans and … Continue reading Monsanto vs Nuziveedu seeds: The BT Cotton Judgment

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Louis Vuitton Malletier vs. Iqbal Singh and others

2nd May, 2019 - 4:33 am Categories: Legal Issues

Louis Vuitton is a luxury retail company and one of the top fashion houses in the world. The logo ‘LV’ is a protected trademark. All the products are monogrammed with the trademark LV making it one of the most valuable brands in fashion. A suit for injunction was filed by Louis Vuitton Malletier (India) against … Continue reading Louis Vuitton Malletier vs. Iqbal Singh and others

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Christian Louboutin SAS Vs. Nakul Bajaj and Ors.

30th April, 2019 - 10:23 am Categories: Legal Issues

Facts of the case: The plaintiff in the case, one Christian Louboutin is a luxury brand which is specialized in shoes and other related goods, Christian Louboutin has many products which enjoy exclusivity through Intellectual Property Rights. The defendant is Darveys.com, Darveys is a members-only luxury online shopping portal. It was noted in the investigation … Continue reading Christian Louboutin SAS Vs. Nakul Bajaj and Ors.

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Federal Circuit Holds That Claims Directed To A Specific Method Of Treatment For Specific Patients Using A Specific Compound At Specific Doses To Achieve A Specific Outcome Satisfy 35 U.S.C. §101

22nd April, 2019 - 1:07 pm Categories: Legal Issues

On March 28, 2019, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued an opinion in Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., reversing a decision by the United States District Court for the District of Delaware in which the District Court had held the claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,808,737 to be … Continue reading Federal Circuit Holds That Claims Directed To A Specific Method Of Treatment For Specific Patients Using A Specific Compound At Specific Doses To Achieve A Specific Outcome Satisfy 35 U.S.C. §101

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Fate of PM Narendra Modi

19th April, 2019 - 10:15 am Categories: India Legal Issues Media & Entertainment Law News & Updates

Directed by Omung Kumar, this upcoming Indian biographical movie ‘PM Narendra Modi : Story of a Billion People’ which has been produced by various Producers namely, Suresh Oberoi, Sandip Ssingh, Anand Pandit, Archana Manish and Zafar Mehdi is currently facing controversies during Lok Sabha Elections, 2019. It all started when the official trailer of the movie … Continue reading Fate of PM Narendra Modi

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