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Copyright and Reality TV Shows
There is a thin line between inspiration and infringement. Copying a script in a unique way is inspiration, but “in an original way” it...
Feb 16, 20183 min read
Does Publication of Bare Acts by Private Companies amount to Copyright Infringement?
Introduction “f ignorance of law is no excuse it presupposes that a citizen is able to know law. The elementary requirement in this...
Feb 7, 20186 min read
Viacom 18 Media Private Limited & Ors. Vs. Union of India & Ors.
“It should always be remembered that if intellectual prowess and natural or cultivated power of creation is interfered without the...
Jan 25, 20185 min read
The Disney-Fox Merger and Its Ramification
The Simpsons show has made a name for itself as a modern-day Nostradamus. 20 years ago, the show predicted Fox’s takeover by Disney. On...
Jan 23, 20185 min read
Abuse of Dominant Position in Aftermarkets and Other Support and Maintenance Markets in India
Introduction The term ‘aftermarket’ is generally used in the automobile industry and it is generally a secondary market dealing in spare...
Jan 22, 20186 min read
Amendments in Intellectual Property Laws in Vietnam
Much awaited fourth amendment to the IP laws of Vietnam finally comes into force today i.e. on January 15, 2018. Circular No....
Jan 16, 20186 min read
Macquarie Bank Limited vs. Shilpi Cable Technologies
Facts of the Case The Corporate Debtor/Respondent (Uttam Galva Metallics) defaulted in the payment to the Operational Creditor/Appellant...
Jan 15, 20185 min read
Bigtree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. vs. Brain Seed Sportainment Pvt. Ltd. & Anr
“A brainy person does not abuse copyright; instead he respects it and upholds it.” – Maximillian Degenerez. Introduction With the rise in...
Jan 15, 20187 min read
M/s. Sunwhite Infrastructure Pvt Ltd. V. Kindle Developers Pvt Ltd, CP No. 40 (ND)/17 (decided on 23.08.2017)
Facts The petition was filed by M/s Sunwhite Infrastructure Pvt Ltd (hereinafter referred to as “the petitioners”) against Kindle...
Jan 13, 20185 min read
Online Disputes and Forum Jurisdiction
The Delhi high court on 3rd January, 2018 in Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. vs S&D Hospitality , took a different view...
Jan 12, 20186 min read
Mobilox Innovations Private limited vs. Kirusa Software Private Limited
The much debated question with respect to the interpretation of what amounts to “existence of a dispute” has been finally answered by the...
Jan 4, 20185 min read
Injunction against Cipla COPD Drug ‘INDAFLO’ Upheld: Delhi High Court
Reportedly, on an appeal filed by Cipla pertaining to COPD drug INDAFLO, the Delhi High court division bench maintained the interim...
Apr 14, 20173 min read
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