Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Santa Claus art works which are often used by brands to promote their Christmas related products can be protected copyright law. However, if an artist comes up with an original depiction of Santa Claus then it shall be copyright protected on account of being an original artistic work of that artist.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Under Section 2(c) of The Copyright Act of 1957 , the label is an original artistic work. According to SSPL, this practice was dishonest as it could make NTC benefit from the reputation and goodwill of SSPL’s brand name. It further added that an individual could either own a registered trademark or copyright but not both.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Creators need to comprehend the fundamentals of copyright law to safeguard their creations and negotiate licensing and distribution contracts with skill. Trademark Law in the Entertainment Industry When it comes to branding and selling entertainment-related goods and services, trademarks are crucial.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 25, 2021

Several times, we see that luxury brands come up with limited edition products, whether it is cars, watches, cosmetics, chocolates, electronics, etc., Protection for Limited Edition Products under Trademark Law. Copyright is considered to subsist in a creative work upon creation once it has been rendered in tangible form.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 8, 2024

Karanveer Singh Chhabra, emerges as a poignant saga, pitting the stalwarts of the liquor industry against each other in a quest for brand integrity and consumer trust. This blog delves into the judgement of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh Bench at Indore and discerns the legal questions answered by the court in the matter.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

Content creators and social media influencers should obtain the permission of the trademark owner whose brand name or product is displayed on their social media posts or stories. Remember, posting content that contains someone else’s logo, product name, or trademark may infringe upon their IPRs. For more visit: [link].

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 20, 2023

The Court made plain that using a senior user’s trademark as a trademark in a parody does not implicate First Amendment concerns. 7 Brand Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey” turns into “The Old No. It owns trademarks in the distinctive Jack Daniel’s bottle and in many of the words and graphics on the label.

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