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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 […]

Corporate Interests vs. Public Interest: The Delhi High Court’s Verdict on PepsiCo’s Potato Variety

October 23, 2023 Amisha Mittal 0

On July 5th, the Delhi High Court dismissed PepsiCo India Holdings’ appeal[1] to overturn an order from the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights […]

Legal Clash: Delhi High Court Halts Parle’s Use of ‘For The Bold’ Tagline in ‘B Fizz’ Drink Advertising Following PepsiCo’s Suit

October 20, 2023 Ananya Tiwari 0

INTRODUCTION: In a recent legal battle that has grabbed the attention and views of the whole Indian beverage industry, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court has […]

Parody vs. Pastiche in the Pelham Saga: Copyright Boundaries Explored in European and Indian Contexts

October 19, 2023 Amisha Mittal 0

In the world of copyright law, the boundaries and definitions of various terms can often be a source of intense legal debate and scrutiny. One […]

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. […]

Decentralized Dispute Resolution for Digital Copyright Disputes?

October 14, 2023 Seun Lari-Williams 0

In today’s digital age, the copyright industry faces a formidable challenge: the scarcity of accessible avenues for resolving disputes, particularly those involving low monetary value […]

Streaming Dynamics Altered: Appreciating Delhi HC’s ‘Dynamic+ Injunction’ against Rogue Streaming Websites

October 13, 2023 Tejaswini Kaushal 0

Introduction In a groundbreaking ruling, the Delhi High Court has taken a decisive step to prevent the unauthorized streaming and downloading of copyrighted content from […]

From Inspiration to Imitation: The Copyright Drama Unfolding

October 12, 2023 Sonal Sinha 0

The Delhi High Court has issued a summons to a digital platform called ‘People of India (POI)’ following a copyright infringement lawsuit brought forth by […]

The Principle of “Use in Commerce”: As per the Abitron Case

October 11, 2023 Shreya Kapoor 0

Introduction In the dynamic world of trademark law, the principle of “use in commerce” serves as a cornerstone for establishing and protecting trademark rights. The […]

Certificate Course on Media and Entertainment Laws (18th November to 10th December 2023)- The IP Press

October 10, 2023 admin 0

Are you passionate about the world of media and entertainment? Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of the legal intricacies that govern these […]

Delhi High Court’s Landmark Order: Protecting Anil Kapoor’s Persona in the Age of AI – An Indian Legal Perspective

October 9, 2023 Amisha Mittal 0

In a groundbreaking decision that has far-reaching implications for the world of entertainment, privacy, and artificial intelligence (AI), the Delhi High Court recently passed an […]

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 […]

‘Insuring’ the Trademark: Delhi High Court Pronounces Victory for Coverfox and Acko Over Policy Bazaar

October 7, 2023 Tejaswini Kaushal 0

Introduction In the case of Policy Bazar Insurance Web Aggregator & Anr. v. Coverfox Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd. & Ors., the Delhi High Court on […]

Twitter v. Threads: A Critical Call for Indian Legal Landscape

October 6, 2023 admin 0

The digital world is in a fix with Twitter and Meta (the parent company of Facebook) locking horns over the new-born Threads app. This stand-off […]

Loaded with Cheese and Deception?- Dominick Pizza Permanently Restrained From Using Mark Deceptively Similar To Domino’s

October 5, 2023 Tejaswini Kaushal 0

Introduction On September 26, 2023, the Delhi High Court handed down a permanent injunction against a pizza outlet located in Ghaziabad. This injunction prohibits the […]

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

October 4, 2023 Anil Shete 0

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 […]

Crash Course on Patent Agent Examination 2024 (25th November 2023 to 6th January 2024)- The IP Press

September 30, 2023 admin 0

Following a favorable outcome of preparing candidates for the patent agent exam in 2022 and 2023, The IP Press presents the third cohort of the […]

India’s G20 Presidency: A Strategic Vision for Intellectual Property, Trade, and Responsible Artificial Intelligence

September 30, 2023 Amisha Mittal 0

India’s assumption of the presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20) presents a defining moment in global diplomacy and policy formulation. It elevates its status […]

The Brihan Karan Verdict: A Closer Look at the Legal Tango of Acquiescence, Appellate Interference, and Passing off

September 29, 2023 Tejaswini Kaushal 0

Introduction On September 14, 2023, the Supreme Court issued a judgment in the case of Brihan Karan Sugar Syndicate Private Limited v. Yashwantrao Mohite Krushna […]

GLOBAL INNOVATION INDEX REPORT HIGHLIGHTS 2023

September 29, 2023 admin 0

The GII 2023 tracks global innovation trends against a background of uncertainty caused by slow economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, high interest rates, and […]

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Today’s Quiz

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The IP Press Quiz

Are you ready to test your IP knowledge?

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

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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

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

Prior art search includes:

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

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

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

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

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

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

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

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

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

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

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

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

'Prior art' in patent law includes

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

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

Which of these is a geographical indication?

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

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

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

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

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

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

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

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

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

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

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

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

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

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

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

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

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

Rights conferred by registration are subject to prior user rights under the Trademark Act of 1999
The first legislation in India relating to patents was enacted in:

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

What does a trademark protect?

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

India is a member of:

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