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DECEMBER 20, 2023

So, before 2023 turns into yesteryear, let’s see what the past Novembers on SpicyIP (2005 to present) have offered. While there has always existed an arguable case for personality rights in India, the winning stakes have gotten higher and clearer over the years. Sounds “Jhakaas!” see also Sourav Ganguly vs Tata Tea ).

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OCTOBER 1, 2023

In a “Jhakaas” (a slang for fantastic) news for the actor Anil Kapoor, Delhi High Court granted the actor an interim injunction against use/ misuse of his personality rights. Image from here Image Rights Alright—But Can They Trump Established Rights and Doctrines? Fans, starved for glimpses of their idols.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The defendant argued that since the plaintiff’s work was exhibited in public its reproduction will fall under the ambit of fair use. Considering that the defendant was using the mark for identical goods, and targets the same consumers, the court passed the present order. Pernod Ricard India Private Ltd.

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Intellectual Property Journalism Patent Application Social Media 59

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DECEMBER 30, 2023

[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. The Single Judge order was passed by Justice Jyoti Singh.

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