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What You Need to Think About When Crafting a Non-Disclosure Agreement
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) protect sensitive information in business deals. Depending on the structure and specific language of the deal, NDAs have long-term effects on the recipient of the agreement. Make sure you know what is in any non-disclosure agreement you are a part of and be certain…
Copyright Protection for Photographers in India
Photographs are protected under copyright law as artistic work under Section 2 (c) of Copyright Act 1957 in India. Photographs are protected under the law of Copyright as it has been included as an artistic work. Although, the quality is immaterial to qualify the work as an artistic work [so a bad…
Bollywood and Copyright- “Infringement or Inspiration”
Bollywood for a long time now, has been taking inspiration from Hollywood movies, not only Hollywood but South Indian movies too but at times, they have gone too far with taking “Inspiration”, and actually started “Infringing” others rights; or was that always the case? Before 2010, the answer to…
“TATA” A Well-Known Trademark
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court pronounced that the mark TATA has acquired the status of a "well-known" mark on account of its usage for a long period of time. The concept of well-known trademarks and infringement of well-known marks have been dealt with on numerous occasions by the…
DU Copyright Case - Easy Access to education or yet another loop hole
The much-anticipated ruling in the appeal filed by the Publishers in The Chancellor, Masters & Scholars of University of Oxford v. Rameshwari Photocopy Services case was pronounced on December 9, 2016 by the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court. A detailed account on the facts and other…
Delhi High Court reverses arbitrator’s award on thoughtworks.in
The Delhi High Court recently passed an order reversing the holding of a INDRP complaint where the Arbitrator passed an award against Thoughtworks Incorporated, a US company in favour of Super Software Private Limited, an Indian company with regard to the ownership and use of the domain…
The Case of the Innocent Domain Squatter
We all have different reasons for getting into the study and practice of law. Regardless of whether you have parents/family members with a thriving practice who need an heir, to not getting into any other course or if you’re like me, and read too many Erle Stanley Gardners at some point in law…
11th Edition of NICE Classification to come into force in 2017
The World Intellectual Property Organization [WIPO] recently passed a notification in their Gazette dated October 24, 2016 notifying the public that the NICE Classification of goods and services was to be amended and that the eleventh [11th] edition was to come into force in the new year [from…
Punitive Damages denied for Trademark Infringement
In our earlier posts, we have covered the importance of damages in trademark infringement suits and the types of damages as well. The Courts in India have taken a liberal stand while granting nominal and compensatory damages. However, when it comes to punitive damages, the Courts have been…
Confidentiality or Restraint of Trade
Coming across Employee Confidentiality Agreements or inclusion of the Confidential Information clause in an employment agreement is a common part and parcel of the professional front. However, there have been instances wherein under the disguise of protecting confidential information, such…