TRADEMARK
BHARATPE & PHONEPE AMICABLY RESOLVE THEIR TRADEMARK DISPUTE
The two
With the present settlement agreement, the two companies, have acknowledged the generic nature of the brands and have agreed to make minor adjustments in their branding strategies to avoid any potential consumer confusion.
Further, they have agreed to withdraw all oppositions against the other in the trademark registry, in order to enable the two to register their respective marks, and to take all the necessary steps required to meet the obligations under the agreement in respect of the cases pending before the
Reference:
(1) https://indianexpress.com/article/business/bharatpe-phonepe-settle-trademark-disputes-9352917/
TRADEMARK
NIKE'S PARTIAL VICTORY OVER ADIDAS
A German Court has approved Nike's use of three stripes on some of its trouser designs in
Reference:
(1) https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/nike-partially-wins-appeal-over-stripes-dispute-with-adidas-germany-2024-05-28/
TRADEMARK
DIAGEO WINS BULLEIT BOURBON TRADEMARK APPEAL
The liquor giant
Reference:
(1) https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/diageo-defeats-appeal-bulleit-bourbon-bottle-trademark-fight-2024-05-28/
PATENT
WIPO TREATY ON IP, GENETIC RESOURCES, TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Existing patent legislations lack any mandatory provision for patent applicants to disclose the country of origin from where the invention has based its genetic resources. After two decades of negotiations, and with collective support, the WIPO treaty on intellectual property, genetic resources, and associated traditional knowledge has been adopted with the consensus of more than 150 countries. Pursuantly, in applications where an innovation claimed is based upon traditional knowledge linked to genetic resources, all parties concerned shall oblige applicants to identify the local community or Indigenous Peoples that contributed the customary knowledge. Thus, the treaty obliges every patent applicant to disclose the nature of origin or the source of genetic materials.
Reference:
(1) https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/wipo-concludes-new-treaty-to-protect-genetic-resources-traditional-knowledge-india-plays-key-role/articleshow/110420535.cms
PATENT
PATENT PROTECTION FOR
In
Recently, in
Reference:
(1) https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/goas-automated-coconut-plucking-device-gets-patent/articleshow/110373556.cms
COPYRIGHT
YUVRAJ SINGH INVOKES ARBITRATION FOR VIOLATION OF PERSONALITY RIGHTS
The famous Indian cricketer has invoked arbitration against developer
In addition to the grievances concerning his intellectual property, he has also alleged a breach of the Agreement to Sale by the developer for failing to adhere to the timeline and delivery schedule, compromising the structure's quality by using substandard material, downgrading the quality of the finishing and furnishing of the apartments, and significantly escalating prices above the existing the market rates.
Reference:
(1) https://www.livelaw.in/news-updates/cricketer-yuvraj-singh-invokes-arbitration-against-developer-over-personality-rights-violation-possession-of-apartment-258951
COPYRIGHT
INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS TO BLOCK ROGUE WEBSITES
Recently, the
Considering the gravity of the issue, the court directed the blocking of these websites. Additionally, it permitted the producers to submit applications to the Joint Registrar pertaining to any other websites found undertaking similar activities.
Reference:
(1) https://www.barandbench.com/news/delhi-high-court-blocking-websites-illegally-streaming-undekhi-web-series
COPYRIGHT
WARNER BROS SUED BY BRITISH ACTOR FOR UNAUTHORISED USE OF HIS VOICE
Recently,
Silk informed the court that in 2021 he learned that Warner had been unauthorizedly using his voice in other contexts, like theme park attractions and different Sorting Hat toys. Further, he stated that he had only given consent to use his voice in the original animatronic toy. Thus, in the instant suit, Silk has claimed compensation from Warner Bros for infringing his rights.
Reference:
(1) https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/warner-bros-sued-by-voice-harry-potter-sorting-hat-toy-over-copyrights-2024-05-23/
COPYRIGHT
'MANJUMMEL BOYS' MAKER RESPONDS TO ILAIYARAAJA'S NOTICE
In an interesting turn of events, the music maestro Ilaiyaraaja has sent a legal notice to the Manjummel Boys makers for unauthorized use of the song 'Kanmani Anbodu' that originally featured in the movie Guna. Reacting to the news, one of the producers Mr.
Reference:
(1) https://www.oneindia.com/entertainment/manjummel-boys-maker-responds-to-ilaiyaraajas-legal-notice-on-kanmani-anbodu-song-3833501.html
HDT & EMCURE RESOLVE THEIR LEGAL DISPUTE
The Indian generic drug maker
The companies have now buried the hatchet and have decided to embark on a long-term collaboration for the development of mRNA-based vaccines. This marks the end of their pending litigation in
Reference:
(1) https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/emcure-hdt-settle-legal-fight-over-covid-vaccine-technology-2024-05-24/
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