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Copyright And Free Speech Overlap

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The fast-paced globalisation led us to the digital era where among many comforts it gives rise to some complexities, the relationship between copyright and free speech is one of the i...

Domain Names as Trade Identifiers

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This landmark case delves into the applicability of intellectual property law principles, particularly those governing trademarks, to internet domain names. The Supreme Court of India examined ...

Intersection of intellectual property rights and the jurisdiction of courts i...

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This case explores the intersection of intellectual property rights and the jurisdiction of courts in online disputes. Specifically, it addresses whether the hosting of a website accessible in ...

Section 3 d of Patent Act 1970 and Evergreening of Patent

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The case represents a landmark decision in Indian patent law, addressing critical issues such as patent infringement, the public interest in life-saving drugs, and the interpretation of Section...

Corporate Name and Trade Mark Infringement

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This case involves a dispute over the rectification of the corporate name under Section 16 of the Companies Act, 2013, between the petitioner, M/s. Shaktiman Equipments Pvt. Ltd., and the third...

Price Differences Are Irrelevant In Cases Of Trademark Infringement

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This case revolves around a trademark dispute between KRBL Ltd., the registered owner of the trademark "INDIA GATE" for rice, and the respondents, who marketed rice under the name &qu...

Trademark Registration is no defense in Passing off Action

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This case involves a trademark dispute between the appellant, Kiran Sehgal, and the respondent, Veena Aggarwal, concerning the alleged deceptive similarity between the trademarks "POWERMAN...

Trademarks Right, Right in Rem and its Arbitrability

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Background:The plaintiffs are the proprietors of the trademark associated with "Sri Angannan Biriyani Hotel," a name rooted in their family business since the late 20th century. The f...

Use Of Trademarks As Keywords In Google’s Adwords Program And Trademark Inf...

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This case examines intellectual property rights, focusing on whether the use of registered trademarks as keywords in Google's AdWords program constitutes trademark infringement and passing off....

Expanding Reach Of Educational Institutions And Geographical Distance

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This case revolves around a trademark dispute between two educational institutions over the use of the term "Abacus" in their names. The petitioner, Abacus Montessori School, sought to protect ...