Kashishipr

DECEMBER 28, 2021

It implies that while a specific technology may be protected in the main markets of a company, it may lie in the public domain in some other countries. In most countries, they typically last for a maximum of 20 years, after which they lie in the public domain and can be freely used by anyone.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

Divya Yog Mandir Trust, has made numerous trademark applications for Baba Ramdev , Swami Ramdev , and Divya Yoga to prevent unauthorized use in areas like building materials, education, and training. Sanjeev Kapoor, who holds a registered trademark for SANJEEV KAPOOR KHAZANA in Class 29.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 8, 2022

A common misconception is that instrumental music lies in the public domain and doesn’t need to be licensed. Although many instrumental tracks are available and accessible via the public domain, most of them belong to their rightful copyright owners, including royalty-free companies.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Therefore, a business company or organization should consider whether it is suitable to sign a non-disclosure agreement to safeguard and not misuse any piece of info it considers confidential, valuable, and not belonging to the public domain. Bottom Line.

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Kashishipr

MAY 25, 2022

By performing a patent search, you can get an indication of what all information is available and accessible in the public domain concerning the proposed invention. A patent search is the first step of the Patent Registration process in India, and that too is a crucial one.

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Kashishipr

MAY 25, 2021

It is also fair to use works that have fallen into the public domain as the rights over such content are exhausted due to the nature of these rights. However, quoting facts word-to-word, paragraph after paragraph, won’t be construed as constituting fair use. It can be used freely by anyone.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

For those looking to find copyright-free works to use, one rule of thumb is that any work created prior to 1924, no longer has copyright protection (in the public domain). Trademark protects words, symbols, and slogans that identify products or services. Steve Schlackman (1975).

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

For those looking to find copyright-free works to use, one rule of thumb is that any work created prior to 1924 no longer has copyright protection (in the public domain). Trademark protects words, symbols, and slogans that identify products or services. Steve Schlackman (1975).

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 8, 2024

Havells India Limited & Anr vs Cosmic Communication & Ors on 4 January, 2024 (Delhi High Court) Image from here The application for interim injunction was filed by Havells alleging that the use of the mark “HEVALLS” by the defendant in relation to security cameras infringed on its registered trademark “HAVELLS”.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. An inventor must secure a patent application within a very short period of time to prevent the work from falling into the public domain.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 9, 2023

Delhi High Court to revisit the issue “ whether rights under registered trademarks can be enforced after giving up the right to file actionable claims qua the same by claiming an exemption from GST ” Directs the Senior Standing Counsel, Dept. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes’ enters public domain.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. An inventor must secure a patent application within a very short period of time to prevent the work from falling into the public domain.

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SpicyIP

MAY 15, 2023

Other Posts World of Possibilities: Single Judge Bench of Delhi High Court Allows Use of Celebrity Information Available in Public Domain Delhi High Court specifies some contours of publicity rights in India! on 8 May, 2023 The plaintiff alleged infringement of registered trademark PANTOCID.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Plaintiffs also alleged infringement of Monbo’s right of publicity, unjust enrichment, and violations of the Lanham Act and related Maryland trademark law. The court, in a careful opinion, rejected all the claims. The similarities in setting, theme, etc.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Nestle’s contention on the grounds of how can one company be owner or have exclusive rights over a colour that exists in the public domain and are not created by the intellectuals of the said owner. The mark should be ruled out from the registration because it does not contain a distinctive character.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

This case involved Sun Pharmaceuticals allegedly infringing Cipla’s copyright and registered trademark. Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. Cipla Ltd [Madras High Court]. Cipla had filed for a permanent injunction against Sun Pharmaceuticals for selling deceptively similar goods bearing the mark ‘Respule’.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This type of expression should remain in the public domain available for everyone to use on expressive merchandise to convey ideas, information, and other messages. What traditional First Amendment test (if any) could be used to evaluate the constitutionality of viewpoint-neutral trademark laws?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

As I noted on Twitter , nothing in the opinion suggests that the display of parodies, jokes, or other messages on the surface of toys, T-shirts, or other types of expressive merchandise would, by itself, constitute a trademark use of another’s mark or trade dress.

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