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Privacy in the 21st Century- An Introduction to the GDPR
There has been a lot of discussion about privacy (particularly online privacy) over the last couple of years, most of which has coincided with the rise of social media, improved surveillance and monitoring techniques, and the use of user data as a commodity. Several industries have risen solely on…
A Guide to registration of Copyrights- Cinematograph Films
The objective of this guide is to lay down comprehensive and definitive guidelines for examination and registration of works falling under the category of cinematograph film. Firstly, before laying down the procedure for registration of cinematograph films we need to understand as to what…
Cybersquatting and Fraud – Delhi HC Grants Injunctive Relief to Colgate Palmolive
In a case of fraud, the High Court of Delhi has recently cracked down on unidentified persons who solicited money deposits in the garb of job interviews for a position in Colgate Palmolive Company. In two orders dated 12 April and 15 May, 2019, the High Court of Delhi has ordered an ex parte ad…
India and the GDPR
We’ve covered the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation in a series of posts over the last couple of weeks. You can read our summary of the Regulation here, and our post on the important features of the Regulation here. In this post, we’ll be taking a look at the effect that the GDPR…
No Removal of Registered Mark for Non-Renewal Without Notice; Delhi HC Rules... Yet Again
Petitioner: Vijay Kumar Salwai (M/s Modern Namkeen Bandar) Respondents: Union of India Trademark: Modern Namkeen Bandar (device) Court: High Court of Delhi Coram: Justice JR Midha Facts: The Petitioner’s mark was removed from the Register, without notice having been sent to him under Section 25(3)…
India's Accession to WIPO Agreements – A Step Towards Knowledge Driven Economy
For an argument and with much precision one can state that, one of the reasons for transition of the world into knowledge driven economy is because of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). The accession to the three WIPO Agreements (i.e., the Nice Agreement, Vienna Agreement and Locarno Agreement) by…
Protection of Hashtag Trademarks - #cautionwithtrademarks
It is an undisputed fact that the social media platforms have become indispensable marketing medium for brand owners. Especially after hashtag emerged as an online marketing tool, interest in registering hashtag trademarks has gone up. Recent research by Clarivate Analytics (formerly Thomson…
What’s in a Shape – Protection of a Shape as a Design v. Trademark
One of the significant judgements from the recent time is the order of the Delhi High Court in the popular Crocs case. In an order dated March 6, 2019, the Court rejected the maintainability of a suit for passing off, in the case of a registered design. It is important to note here that the…
Amendments to the Canadian Trademark Law - A Glimpse
Canada has announced that the anticipated changes to the Trademarks Act will finally be coming into force on June 17, 2019. The changes are expected to simplify the domestic registration process and provide access to e international registration process administered by the World Intellectual…
Statutory Licenses And Internet Broadcasting
In a recent judgement, the Bombay High Court had clarified an issue of copyright law that is likely to have an immediate impact on the rise in popularity of music streaming services. Justice Kathawalla, in his order in Tips Industries Ltd. vs. Wynk Music Ltd. & Anr., had categorically rejected…