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Case brief on Starbucks Corporation vs Teaquila A Fashion Cafe & Anr AIR 2022

21st November, 2022 - 7:11 am Categories: Legal Issues

A case was filed at the Delhi High Court by ‘Starbucks Corporation’ against the Teaquila A Fashion Café for deceptively using a similarly registered trademark ‘Frappuccino’ in their products and goods by adding suffixes and prefixes to it. Starbucks has demanded damages on the profits earned by Teaquila by illegally using their registered trademark. Hon’ble … Continue reading Case brief on Starbucks Corporation vs Teaquila A Fashion Cafe & Anr AIR 2022

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Laws And Ethics Pertaining to Media Reporting : A Detailed Analysis

18th November, 2022 - 10:38 am Categories: Legal Issues

ABSTRACT: It is time to look into the Indian media and reflect on the kind of news that is delivered to the audience.” Many people, not only those in positions of authority but also others believe that the news that is being presented to us has to change. Article 19 (1) (a) of the Constitution … Continue reading Laws And Ethics Pertaining to Media Reporting : A Detailed Analysis

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The Judicial Interpretation And Legislative Dichotomy On Royalty Payable To Playback Singers

16th November, 2022 - 5:43 am Categories: Copyright Litigation

INTRODUCTION: When a playback singer has rights to their song, they may be entitled to a royalty payment. The main issue is whether or not they have any legal claim to their songs. The Copyright Act defines ‘performers’ as any person who does a performance[1], but the definition of a performance is “any visual or … Continue reading The Judicial Interpretation And Legislative Dichotomy On Royalty Payable To Playback Singers

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Suspended Director’s Right To Submit Resolution Plan

15th November, 2022 - 6:22 am Categories: Legal Issues

INTRODUCTION All resolution plan (RP) paperwork must be sent to a company’s suspended board of directors, as well as its operating creditors, in order for them to participate in debt recovery and safeguard their interests. Creditors have had little authority in the face of failure, and promoters retain management of the firm even after default, … Continue reading Suspended Director’s Right To Submit Resolution Plan

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Image Rights In Sports Law?

14th November, 2022 - 7:16 am Categories: Sports Law

INTRODUCTION The commercialization of sports has included a number of legal concerns. Currently, there are several sponsors for a single sporting event, players are contractually required to support a certain company, and broadcasting organisations have exclusive rights over what content is shown to viewers. Therefore, it is almost hard to imagine sports in the modern … Continue reading Image Rights In Sports Law?

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Karnataka High Court Stays Ex-Parte Mandatory Ad-Interim Injunction order As it is Void Under Section 27 of Indian Contract Act, 1872

12th November, 2022 - 11:17 am Categories: Legal Issues

The Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka had stayed the blanket ex-parte injunction order passed by the Addl. City Civil and Sessions Judge, Bangalore restraining former employees from doing similar and identical business as that of their employer [Image Source: Freepic] The Addl. City Civil and Sessions Judge, Bangalore, on 29.09.2022, granted an ex-parte ad-interim injunction … Continue reading Karnataka High Court Stays Ex-Parte Mandatory Ad-Interim Injunction order As it is Void Under Section 27 of Indian Contract Act, 1872

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The Uninvited Stardom: Understanding Publicity Rights, Infringement & Intellectual Property Issues

12th November, 2022 - 9:31 am Categories: Copyright Intellectual Property

Exordium: Understanding the Cost of Stardom Call it what you want, celebrities are often recognised for their glamourous persona and appealing identities. Eventually, the market monopoly acts swift and smart to utilise their influence to drive commercial gains for themselves. This ranges from merchandising, promotional advertisements, brand endorsements, and money-making. However, in the gold rush … Continue reading The Uninvited Stardom: Understanding Publicity Rights, Infringement & Intellectual Property Issues

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Protection of Copyrights in Philippines

12th November, 2022 - 5:59 am Categories: Copyright

Introduction The Philippines has laws and policies that generally support a conducive intellectual property (IP) environment, but enforcement is irregular and inconsistent. Several considerations are important for effective management of intellectual property (IP) rights in the Philippines. First, it is important to have an overall strategy to protect IP. Second, IP may be protected differently … Continue reading Protection of Copyrights in Philippines

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Novo Nordisk AS v. Union of India: Delhi High Court on objectionable delays in post-grant oppositions

11th November, 2022 - 5:54 am Categories: Legal Issues

Introduction Section 25 of the Patent Act, 1970 deals with objections raised against a patent. In two ways an objection can be raised, firstly, when the registration has not been granted to the patent termed as ‘pre-grant opposition’ and secondly after the registration has been granted, termed as ‘post granted opposition’. Clause 1 of section … Continue reading Novo Nordisk AS v. Union of India: Delhi High Court on objectionable delays in post-grant oppositions

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Protection of Copyrights in Cambodia

10th November, 2022 - 7:24 am Categories: Technology

Introduction The Law on Copyright and Related Rights affords authors of original works a set of exclusive economic and moral rights. As stated in Article 1 of the law, by providing authors with a just and legitimate exploitation of their cultural products, the law aims to contribute to the development of culture. The law was … Continue reading Protection of Copyrights in Cambodia

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