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Articles by Anil Shete

About Anil Shete
I am a law graduate passionate about intellectual property rights (IPR). I obtained my LL.B. degree from the esteemed Government Law College, Mumbai, and I am currently pursuing an LL.M. degree from the University of Mumbai, specializing in IP law. Additionally, I have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PGDIPR) from MNLU, Mumbai. Alongside my legal studies, I also hold an M.A. in History from the University of Mumbai, having cleared the UGC-NET in History. Furthermore, I am a registered trademark attorney and am actively pursuing my career in IP litigation at the Bombay High Court.

Dolphin Mart Private Limited vs. Avenue Supermarts Limited and Ors.

November 19, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: MANU/DE/5461/2023 Introduction: In the High Court of Delhi, the case of Dolphin Mart Private Limited vs. Avenue Supermarts Limited and Ors. involves a […]

British Engines (UK) Limited v. The Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks

November 15, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Introduction: The case of British Engines (UK) Limited v. The Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks revolves around the appellant, British Engines (UK) Limited, a UK-based […]

Ramya S. Moorthy vs. Registrar of Trade Marks & Anr.

November 13, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: W.P.(IPD).Nos.3 & 4 of 2023 Introduction The Madras High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in the case of Ramya S. Moorthy vs. […]

Kent Cables Private Limited and Ors. vs. Union of India and Ors.

November 11, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: MANU/DE/5310/2023 Introduction The case of Kent Cables Private Limited and Ors. vs. Union of India and Ors. revolves around a contentious issue in […]

Trademark Triumph: Fluke Corporation’s Victory in the DATAPAQ Case Analysis

November 9, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Name: Fluke Corporation vs. Registrar of Trademarks Case Citation: C.A.(COMM.IPD-TM) 47/2022, MANU/DE/5367/2023 Date of Decision: 16th August, 2023 CORAM: JUSTICE PRATHIBA M. SINGH Introduction […]

Examining phonetical Similarity: Elyon Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. vs. The Registrar of Trademarks

November 7, 2023 Anil Shete 0

In the matter of Elyon Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. vs. The Registrar of Trademarks, the Appellant, Elyon Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., sought registration of the word mark […]

Case Analysis: BEST Sport & Freizeit GmbH v. Registrar of Trademarks

October 24, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: 2023:MHC:3879 Introduction: In the case of BEST Sport & Freizeit GmbH v. Registrar of Trademarks, the appellant, BEST Sport & Freizeit GmbH, a […]

Protecting Copyright in the Digital Age: A Case Analysis of Universal City Studios LLC. & Ors. v. DOTMOVIES.BABY & Ors.

October 15, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: CS(COMM) 514/2023 and I.A. 14120/2023, 14122/2023 in the High Court of Delhi at New Delhi Introduction The case of Universal City Studios LLC. […]

Vasundhra Jewellers Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Vasundhara Fashion Jewelry LLP and Ors.

October 8, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Neutral Citation: 2023/DHC/4960 Decided On: 19.07.2023 Hon’ble Judge/Coram: Amit Bansal, J. Procedural History: The application filed by the plaintiff under Order XXXIX Rules 1 and […]

Living Media India Limited vs. AABTAK CHANNEL.COM and the Dominant Mark Dilemma

October 4, 2023 Anil Shete 1

Case: Living Media India Limited & Anr. vs. AABTAK CHANNEL.COM (John Does) & Ors. Case Citation: CS(COMM) 193/2022 & I.A. 4841/2022 in the High Court […]

Modern Snacks Pvt. Ltd. vs. Modern Foods Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.

September 27, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: MANU/DE/4236/2023, Delhi High Court, decided on July 4, 2023. Introduction: The case involves a dispute between two companies, namely M/s Modern Food Enterprises […]

Carlton Shoes Ltd. and Ors. vs. VIP Industries Ltd.

September 23, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: MANU/DE/4605/2023Jurisdiction: High Court of DelhiDate of Decision: July 17, 2023Hon’ble Judge: Jyoti Singh, J. Acts/Rules/Orders: Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) – Order […]

RSPL Health Private Limited v. Reckitt and Colman (Overseas) Hygiene Home Limited and Ors.

September 6, 2023 Anil Shete 1

Case Citation: MANU/DE/5548/2023 Introduction: In the High Court of Delhi, the case of RSPL Health Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as the “Appellant”) versus Reckitt […]

Jurisdictional Framework in Trademark & Copyright Law: Analysing Statutes And Challenges in India

August 27, 2023 Anil Shete 1

INTRODUCTION: Jurisdiction plays a vital role in resolving commercial intellectual property (IP) disputes, in the context of trademark and copyright infringement cases in India. Jurisdiction […]

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research vs. Bodhisatva Charitable Trust and Ors.

August 20, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Citation: MANU/DE/3642/2023                                     Neutral Citation: 2023/DHC/003799 Court: IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI Decided On: 29.05.2023 Hon’ble Judge/Coram: Amit Bansal, J. In a legal battle […]

Determining Well-Known Trademarks: Kamdhenu Ltd. v. The Registrar of Trade Marks

July 27, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: C.A.(COMM.IPD-TM) 66/2021 Court: High Court of Delhi at New Delhi Date of Decision: 6th July, 2023 Introduction: This case involves an appeal filed […]

Forging the Path of Trademark Rights: Unravelling the ‘RATHI’ Dispute within the Rathi Family

July 6, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: Dhananjay Rathi vs. Shree Vasu Steels Private Limited and Ors., MANU/DE/3191/2023 decided on 15.05.2023 in the High Court of Delhi. Introduction: This case […]

Corn Products Refining Co. vs Shangrila Food Products Ltd

June 19, 2023 Anil Shete 1

Case Citation: AIR1960SC142 Introduction: The case involves an application for the registration of a trade mark under the Trade Marks Act, 1940. The respondent, Shangrila […]

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World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) was established in the year:

Ariana Grande faced Copyright Infringement lawsuit in January 2020 for which of her song?

Beyonce and Jay Z were recently sued for copyright infringement for which of their song?

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

Number of classes of ‘works’ under Indian Copyright Law:

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

What is the period of protection of copyright granted in USA and UK?

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

The popular symbol for copyright ‘©’ originated in which country?

A request for Foreign Filing License shall be disposed of by the Indian patent office within:

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

Hint: Did you know Shahrukh Khan’s tattoo in Don2 was copyrighted?

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

The minimum term of patent protection required as per TRIPS is:

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

Pre-grant opposition before the Indian Patent Office can be filed by:

Prior art search includes:

A "3-D shape" of a product can be protected under:

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

The letters 'ND' in the term 'FRAND' for SEP licensing mean:

The Trademark Act of 1999 provides for Absolute grounds of refusal:

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

The Indian Trademark Act of 1999 provides for Absolute grounds of refusal:

The first legislation in India relating to patents was enacted in:

The letters ‘FR’ in the term ‘FRAND’ for SEP licensing stands for:

Which was the first country to have a full-fledged copyright statute?

The time limit for filing PCT National phase application in India is:

What does a trademark protect?

Rights conferred by registration are subject to prior user rights under the Trademark Act of 1999

Economic Rights under the Indian Copyright Act of 1957 are enumerated under:

Economic rights to performers for their performances fixed in audio-visual fixations were given in which international agreement?

This sound mark belongs to whom:

https://storage.googleapis.com/theippress/2020/06/0cfa0277-media.wav

An important consideration for the grant of a patent of an invention is:

Before the Copyright Act, 1957 (amended in 2012), which statute governed the copyright
laws in India?

Which of the following is not patentable under the Patents Act of 1970?

Taylor Swift was sued for copyright infringement for which of her song?

The 2017 movie Raabta was alleged to be a copy of the Telugu movie:

In "quid-pro-quo", quo stands for:

A patentee has a right to claim damages for infringement from date of:

The Central Government reviews the Secrecy directions under Indian patent act at the intervals of:

 

 

Rights conferred by registration are subject to prior user rights under the Trademark Act of 1999

India is a member of:

'Prior art' in patent law includes

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

The Protection of Plant Variety and Farmers Right Act, 2001 (PPVFR Act) received the assent of President on:

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

Which of these is a geographical indication?

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

Who is appointed as the WIPO's next Director-General on May 8, 2020, by the consensus of the member states of the (WIPO):

Can Disney sue a cakemaker for making an “Elsa” inspired cake?

Singer Adele was sued for copyright infringement of which of her song?

The term "patent troll" was coined by the staff of which company?

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