Category: IPR
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Supreme Court on copyright in title
Supreme Court on copyright in title. Facts: Respondent claims copyright in a synopsis of a story written by him with the title “Desi Boys” which was also registered with the Film Writers Association. He sent the synopsis of the story by email to accused through his friend. Later the complainant saw the promos of a…
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Trade Marks
The Indian Trade Marks law, viz. the Trade Marks Act 1999 provides protection for marks of goods and services collective marks certification trademarks, and well-known marks. Under Indian law it is not mandatory to register trade marks to avail the legal protection. The usage of trade marks is more important and protection of law in…
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COPYRIGHT ACT
The Indian Copyright Act 1957, as amended by the Copyright (Amendment) Act 1999 provides protections to the creators of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works and producers of cinematographic films and sound recordings. Copyright is given to the creators of a wide range of material, such as literature, art, music, sound recordings, films and broadcasts,…