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Bigtree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. vs. Brain Seed Sportainment Pvt. Ltd. & Anr

15th January, 2018 - 12:24 pm Categories: Legal Issues

“A brainy person does not abuse copyright; instead he respects it and upholds it.” – Maximillian Degenerez. Introduction With the rise in number of businesses using the global internet portal for running their businesses and with the increase in the number of start-ups in the current economic scenario, we come across many new issues that … Continue reading Bigtree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. vs. Brain Seed Sportainment Pvt. Ltd. & Anr

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M/s. Sunwhite Infrastructure Pvt Ltd. V. Kindle Developers Pvt Ltd, CP No. 40 (ND)/17 (decided on 23.08.2017)

13th January, 2018 - 6:15 am Categories: Legal Issues

Facts The petition was filed by M/s Sunwhite Infrastructure Pvt Ltd (hereinafter referred to as “the petitioners”) against Kindle Developers Pvt Ltd (hereinafter referred to as “the respondents”) Sec 241[1] and Sec 242[2] of the Companies Act, 2013 alleging acts of mismanagement and oppression prejudicial to the interests of the company as well as the … Continue reading M/s. Sunwhite Infrastructure Pvt Ltd. V. Kindle Developers Pvt Ltd, CP No. 40 (ND)/17 (decided on 23.08.2017)

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Online Disputes and Forum Jurisdiction

12th January, 2018 - 5:58 am Categories: Legal Issues

The Delhi high court on 3rd January, 2018 in Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. vs S&D Hospitality[1], took a different view with respect to the Internet jurisdiction[2]. In the above case, plaintiff sought permanent injunction against the defendants who was running a restaurant at Hyderabad, under the impugned trademarks ‘SOCIAL’ and ‘STONE WATER’ and … Continue reading Online Disputes and Forum Jurisdiction

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Patent (Amendment) Rules 2017

11th January, 2018 - 8:09 am Categories: India Intellectual Property News & Updates Patents

Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has amended Patent Rules 2003 with effect from 1st December 2017 called as the Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2017. The definition of “startup” under rule 2(fb) has been substituted with a new definition. A more liberal definition of startup has been incorporated that can allow domestic as well as foreign … Continue reading Patent (Amendment) Rules 2017

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A Reminder for Online Retailers

10th January, 2018 - 4:51 am Categories: Intellectual Property News & Updates Trademark

Here’s one case that involves an online retailing businesses that is having a link with Trade mark Law – Jadebay Ltd and others v Clarke-Coles Ltd (t/a Feel Good UK) [2017] EWHC 1400 (IPEC). However, overlooking the customary practice of online retailing methods, the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court followed the theoretical root of the Trade … Continue reading A Reminder for Online Retailers

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Mobilox Innovations Private limited vs. Kirusa Software Private Limited

4th January, 2018 - 1:00 pm Categories: Legal Issues

The much debated question with respect to the interpretation of what amounts to “existence of a dispute” has been finally answered by the Supreme Court in the (Mobilox vs. Kirusa) judgment. The interpretation of “existence of dispute” was seen in the context of initiation of CIRP of corporate debtors under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, … Continue reading Mobilox Innovations Private limited vs. Kirusa Software Private Limited

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Khurana & Khurana Opens DELHI (Jangpura) Office

4th January, 2018 - 5:46 am Categories: India Intellectual Property News & Updates

Khurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys (K&K) along with its IP Asset Management Practice, IIPRD, upon successful completion its 10 years of practice,are happy to announce that they are opening up their 7’th branch Office in Jangpura, Delhi w.e.f 2nd January 2018, in wake of its growing Intellectual Property (IP) and Commercial Litigation Practice, and … Continue reading Khurana & Khurana Opens DELHI (Jangpura) Office

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Appointment of Chairman of the Intellectual Property Appellate Board

3rd January, 2018 - 12:10 pm Categories: Intellectual Property IPAB Decisions News & Updates Trademark

IPAB is one of the most important IP tribunals in the country and was established by the Central Government by notifying in the Official Gazette on 15.07.2003. IPAB is an administrative body that has appellate jurisdiction over the decisions of the Controller of Patents, Registrar under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, and the Geographical Indications. … Continue reading Appointment of Chairman of the Intellectual Property Appellate Board

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Louboutin’s ‘Red Sole’ Declared as a Well-Known Trademark by Delhi HC

30th December, 2017 - 11:47 am Categories: India Intellectual Property News & Updates Trademark

The news of famous French fashion designer Christian Louboutin’s ‘red sole’ shoes with their sky heel stiletto and iconic red sole often regarded as the fashion statement has recently been in the limelight for being declared as a well-known trademark by Justice Mukta Gupta, Delhi High Court, but very few know the story behind the … Continue reading Louboutin’s ‘Red Sole’ Declared as a Well-Known Trademark by Delhi HC

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Amendments in Patent Application Process in Singapore

29th December, 2017 - 4:16 am Categories: Intellectual Property News & Updates Patents Signapore

The process of applying for patents in Singapore will become much easier and more efficient after Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), in its continued efforts to ease patent application process, has introduced few changes in Patent forms 1 and 12B. According to a circular released on November 21, 2017 on IPOS website [1], these … Continue reading Amendments in Patent Application Process in Singapore

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