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Safeguarding Personal Names

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

However, the prevalence of unauthorized use of renowned person names in advertisements has become a concern. Need for Protection of Personal Names through IPR Celebrities commonly demand a licensing fee for the utilization of their name, image, or other distinctive attributes in advertising or merchandising endeavours.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (February 6- February 12)

SpicyIP

CIC clarifies that merely because a fellowship is funded by public exchequer, it will not mean that it is a public interest issue outweighing concerning privacy issues. Thus, there is no question of invasion of privacy or personal information of a third party being sought. Khan Chacha Hyderabadi Biryani and Ors.

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

The IP Law Blog

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. If a company conducts business internationally, it may have to adhere to the privacy laws of foreign countries.

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IP as Collateral

IIPRD

Trademark as Collateral in the US. In addition to registered trademarks at the USPTO, debtors can also pledge common law trademarks, which are trademarks not formally registered. They were able to invest in IP protection, research and development, and advertising. Patent as Collateral in the US.

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A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2021

SpicyIP

This case involved Sun Pharmaceuticals allegedly infringing Cipla’s copyright and registered trademark. An interim order issued by a single-judge bench of the Delhi High Court recognised the right to be forgotten (RTBF) as a subset of the fundamental right to privacy. Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. Merck Sharp and Dohme v.

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

LexBlog IP

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. If a company conducts business internationally, it may have to adhere to the privacy laws of foreign countries.

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Time for the 12 O'Clock Boyz to go: court shuts down (c)/TM lawsuit against documentary & feature film about Baltimore bikers

43(B)log

Plaintiffs also alleged infringement of Monbo’s right of publicity, unjust enrichment, and violations of the Lanham Act and related Maryland trademark law. 107.” “Twelve” was insufficient because there was no allegation plaintiffs had a valid trademark in that world. The court, in a careful opinion, rejected all the claims.