Introduction The scope of what can be protected by copyright law has grown and evolved significantly over time. In addition to a movie or a book, imaginary characters that are part of a creative work are now covered by copyright law. A fictional character is a made-up person developed as part of a creative production,...

INTRODUCTION Games which are played over a computer network using internet are known as online games. It not only includes simple text based games but also incorporates complex graphic and creation of a virtual world through the gaming platform. Online games are games which offer a mode of online interaction with other players. Initially, sports...

Introduction Green Trademarks, also known as eco-friendly marks, are growing in the recent times for promoting the preservation of environment and sustainable development. These marks highly discourage any act which may lead to pollution, or which may harm the environment in any manner possible. Earth Choice by Domtar Paper is one of the few examples...

Trademark refers to any mark which is capable of distinguishing the goods and services of one person from another. Traditionally trademarks include marks such as words, letters, symbols, logos, combination of colours, numbers, or any other combinations which can be graphically represented.[1] An unconventional trademark is a mark which possess the qualities of a trademark...

In pursuance with the application letter dated February 11, 2022 (“Application”), Deepak Nitrite Limited (the “Company”) recently sought guidance from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”). The Board of Directors of the Company (“Board”) prior to making the Application, announced a qualified institutional placement of equity shares of the Company up to INR...

It is generally understood that trademarks cannot be infringed upon once registered before the statutory authority. However, the case of “N.Ranga Rao & Sons Private Limited vs. Sree Annapoorna Agro Foods”, illustrates the outcomes when there is a similarity between trademarks registered in different classes with regards to the goods and services. It pits a...

On 24th November, 2022, the Honorable Delhi High Court declared ITC Limited’s (the Plaintiff) Trademark “BUKHARA” as a well-known trademark, and further restrained Central Park Estates Private Limited (the Defendants) from using the mark “BALKH BUKHARA”, or any other mark which is identical or deceptively similar to the Plaintiff’s mark “BUKHARA” for their restaurant, hotel or...

The purpose of including an “exclusive jurisdiction” clause in a commercial agreement is to give the parties to the agreement the convenience to choose a place to settle the disputes arising out of such commercial agreement, instead of the place where the cause of action arises in whole or in part. The exclusive jurisdiction clause...

Moonlighting is the term for the practise of working for one organisation while concurrently taking on additional responsibilities and employment, usually without the employer’s knowledge. The term “side job” refers to a job that is often done after hours or on the weekends. When Americans started seeking for second occupations in addition to their usual...