Filing Additional Documents in Civil and Commercial Litigation: Legal Framework and Procedural Rules

Introduction In civil and commercial litigation, the process of filing and managing documentary evidence is crucial. The introduction of additional documents beyond the initial filing can significantly impact the outcome of a case. This article explores the legal framework and procedural rules governing the submission of additional documents, examining how these rules facilitate justice while … Continue reading Filing Additional Documents in Civil and Commercial Litigation: Legal Framework and Procedural Rules

Imbalanced Power Relations in Music Contracts: Shehnaz Kaur Gill v. SMI

Case Law Analysis: Contractual Dispute in Copyright and Intellectual Property Background of the Case The case is based on an action for damages and specific performance of the contract, where Shehnaz Kaur Gill is the plaintiff, and SMI is the defendants. The plaintiff was a young lady who was in the music industry as a … Continue reading Imbalanced Power Relations in Music Contracts: Shehnaz Kaur Gill v. SMI

THE BANKING SECTOR LEGAL SWORD: SARFAESI ACT, 2002

Objective The main objective behind the introduction of this act was the speedy and swift recovery of debts which are significant for the growing economy and matching the international standards determining the Banking sector though the introduction of Asset Reconstruction in the Indian Markets. The importance for the introduction of this act was necessitated with … Continue reading THE BANKING SECTOR LEGAL SWORD: SARFAESI ACT, 2002

DOES DUBBING OF A REMAKE CONSTITUTES COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT OF THE ORIGINAL MOVIE?

Introduction: The case of JA Entertainment Pvt Ltd vs MS Sithara Entertainment and Ors. was heard by a Single Judge bench of the Delhi High Court. The key issue in this case was whether the dubbing of a movie, based on assigned copyright work, by another person, to whom separate rights were assigned, constituted infringement. … Continue reading DOES DUBBING OF A REMAKE CONSTITUTES COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT OF THE ORIGINAL MOVIE?

TRADEMARK PARODIES: FAIR USE OR INFRINGEMENT? ANALYSING USA SC JUDGEMENT JACK DANIEL’S V. VIP PRODUCTS

Introduction Trademark law plays a crucial role in protecting the intellectual property rights of businesses and ensuring consumer confidence in the marketplace. The Lanham Act, the core federal trademark statute in the US, serves to safeguard trademarks by preventing infringement and dilution. In the case of Jack Daniel's Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC, the … Continue reading TRADEMARK PARODIES: FAIR USE OR INFRINGEMENT? ANALYSING USA SC JUDGEMENT JACK DANIEL’S V. VIP PRODUCTS

CASE WHERE BLINKIT NAME WAS IN DANGER

INTRODUCTION: The case[1] is a miscellaneous first appeal filed under order 43 Rule 1(r) read with section 104 of CPC against the order passed by the Additional City Civil Judge, Bengaluru. In the following impugned order the judge had allowed the application filed by the Respondent –Plaintiff for temporary injunctions and restrained the Appellant – … Continue reading CASE WHERE BLINKIT NAME WAS IN DANGER

READ ABOUT TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN SWITZERLAND

Introduction: A trade mark is a legally protected symbol that separates a company's goods or services from those of other businesses. All graphical representations of a sign, such as words, letters, numbers, graphic images, three-dimensional forms, slogans, combinations of these elements, or even sound trademarks, which are composed of a series of notes, can theoretically … Continue reading READ ABOUT TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN SWITZERLAND

Learn about trademark registration in NewZeland

Introduction: A wave of entrepreneurship has hit the peak worldwide. Every day we come across number of startups trying to make through the market. Almost all the goods and services available to public have no single manufacturer or service provider and this is where the trademark comes into play. The trademark distinguishes the goods and … Continue reading Learn about trademark registration in NewZeland