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Journey Through “Novembers” on SpicyIP (2005 – Present)

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Meanwhile, there was a case where the Delhi High Court struck down Section 24(5) of the Plant Varieties Act which which allowed the registrar to issue interim directions against third-party abuse during the plant variety registration process. Speaking of late movie stars, one may wonder about the posthumous enforcement of celebrity rights.

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A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2023

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[Delhi High Court] On September 20, the Delhi High Court granted relief to film actor Anil Kapoor against the unauthorised use of his image, name, voice, and other traits of his persona for monetary gain, reinforcing his personality rights. Sarl a A Sarogi , where the Court affirmed the position on descendability of publicity rights.

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Right of Publicity Part 2

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JIPS 88 Indian Performing Right Society vs Eastern India Motion Pictures 1977 SCR (3) 206 Raja Pocket Books vs Radha Pocket Books 1997 (40) DRJ 791 M. vs. Baby Gift House and Ors.MANU/DE/2043/2010 ArunJaitley v. Entertainment Pvt. Network Solutions (P) Ltd.CS(OS) OS) 1745/2009 Rajagopal and Ors.

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