Case Analysis: Pandrol Limited & Anr. v. Patil Rail Infrastructure Pvt.
Introduction The Plaintiff no.1 is the industry leader in rail fastenings and track elasticity solutions headquartered in the United Kingdom. The plaintiff no.2 is a joint venture between the plaintiff no.1 and Rahee Industries Ltd. The defendant no.1 is a company in the business of dealing in railway track engineering. Defendants no.2 to 5 are … Continue reading Case Analysis: Pandrol Limited & Anr. v. Patil Rail Infrastructure Pvt.
Read more »A Critical Analysis On The Determination Of Copyright Infringement In Sound-Alike Songs With Reference To “Ed Sheeren Vs Sami Chokri
Introduction Humans and music have been entwined from the beginning of time. Various kinds of expression are subject to an identical criterion for copyright infringement. However, because of its distinctive characteristics, musical expressiveness presents significant difficulties for courts adjudicating infringement issues. Contrary to literature or physical manifestations of art such as paintings and sculptures, music is … Continue reading A Critical Analysis On The Determination Of Copyright Infringement In Sound-Alike Songs With Reference To “Ed Sheeren Vs Sami Chokri
Read more »Case analysis: ISKCON v. ISKCON Apparel Pvt. Ltd.
Introduction According to Investopedia a trademark is any name, sign, design, logo, or symbol that serves to distinguish the goods of one business from those of another[i]. However, Section 2(1)(zb) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, defines ‘trademark’ as a mark which is capable of being represented graphically and capable of distinguishing the goods or … Continue reading Case analysis: ISKCON v. ISKCON Apparel Pvt. Ltd.
Read more »Invisible use of Trademark as Meta-tag: A case for Infringement under sec 29 of Trademark Act
Introduction In India, section 29 of the Trademark Act (hereinafter, the act) outlines what constitutes a registered trade mark infringement. According to Section 29(4)(c) of the act, anyone who uses a registered trade mark in the course of business without being the registered proprietor or using the mark in accordance with a permit, and who … Continue reading Invisible use of Trademark as Meta-tag: A case for Infringement under sec 29 of Trademark Act
Read more »Diageo Brands v. Alcobrew Distillerie : Why Did the Court Digress from the Judgement of The Great Galleon
Introduction In Diageo Brands B.V. & Anr. vs Alcobrew Distilleries India Pvt the plaintiff Diageo Brands B.V. approached the Delhi HC seeking injunction against Alcobrew Distilleries India Pvt for manufacture and sale of “Golfer’s shot” contenting the design of the bottle/flask to be an infringement of its “Scotch Hipster” range (Registered Design bearing No. 306577). … Continue reading Diageo Brands v. Alcobrew Distillerie : Why Did the Court Digress from the Judgement of The Great Galleon
Read more »Understanding Arbitrability Of Trademarks
INTRODUCTION In its judgement in M/S. Golden Tobie Private Limited v. M/S. Golden Tobacco Limited[1][2021], the Delhi High Court recently delved into the interpretation of Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, in regard to trademark disputes. Before delving into the topic of trademark-related arbitrability, it is important to evaluate the existing state … Continue reading Understanding Arbitrability Of Trademarks
Read more »Resolution Mechanism Under Copyright Act 1957
Copyright is a type of licensed innovation security conceded under Indian law to the makers of unique works of creation, for example, scholarly works (counting PC projects, tables and assemblages including PC information bases which might be communicated in words, codes, plans or in some other structure, including a machine decipherable medium), emotional, melodic and … Continue reading Resolution Mechanism Under Copyright Act 1957
Read more »Golden Tobie Ltd. V. Golden Tobacco Ltd
In its judgement in M/S. Golden Tobie Private Limited v. M/S. Golden Tobacco Limited [2021], the Delhi High Court recently delved into the interpretation of Section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, in regard to trademark disputes. Before delving into the topic of trademark-related arbitrability, it is important to evaluate the existing state … Continue reading Golden Tobie Ltd. V. Golden Tobacco Ltd
Read more »Patent Litigation in Malaysia
The main laws relating to patents in Malaysia are the Patents Act 1983 (PA 1983) and the Patents Regulations 1986, which both came into force on 1 October 1986. Malaysia is a common law country and follows the doctrine of judicial precedent. Malaysia is a party to the (i) Paris Convention for the Protection of … Continue reading Patent Litigation in Malaysia
Read more »Design Infringement in Biscuits-making Industry
A sector requires constant innovation and upgradation to survive and sustain in the market and the food sector is no exception to this pre-requisite. With the emergence of new techniques and recipes, Intellectual Property Rights protection has emerged in the food industry. The protection ranges from contents of the advertisements to the recipes and design … Continue reading Design Infringement in Biscuits-making Industry
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