Introduction In India, courts have gradually provided legal recognition of the intuitive fact that a public figure—having built his brand and fame through years of hard work—has the right to control over the use of his personality. Personality rights are simply a bundle of rights, usually falling within the broader scope of Intellectual Property Rights…
Special focus on Cinefil Producers Performance Limited INTRODUCTION Copyright protection plays a crucial role in preserving the creative works of individuals and fostering an environment that supports the growth of the creative industry. When it comes to cinematographic films, which combine various artistic elements to create captivating audio-visual experiences, a robust copyright framework is essential.…
On 6 April, 2023, the Government of India introduced new amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (hereinafter referred to as “Rules, 2021”) in the form of Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as the “Rules, 2023”) for apparently regulating…
Highlights & Shortcomings of the proposed amendments by the Centre to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 The online gaming industry in India has undergone dramatic transitions in terms of not only its audience but even its terms of its modes of participation and engagement and is now…
Intellectual Property Rights comprising of trademarks, copyright and patents may offer the best chance of protecting your inventions and brands around the globe. Simply said, a trademark is anything that indicates the place of origin of the goods or services. They aid in setting the goods and services apart from those of the rivals. The…
Spotlight On Recent Moose Wala Merchant Records Saga When I am gone…. Upon the untimely demise of Sidhu Moose Wala on May 29, 2022, his family and manager urged all producers, collaborators and fellow artists to refrain from releasing any unreleased music / demos without due consent from them. Going against the said plea, the…
Introduction The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on 4th July 2022 has issued ‘Guidelines to prevent unfair trade practices and protection of consumer interest with regard to levy of service charge in hotels and restaurants’[i] against hotels and restaurants charging ‘service charge’ from consumers despite the 2017 guidelines issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs…
In a developing country like India, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) industries are the foundation of the economy. When these industries develop, the economy of the country grows and thrives. These industries are also comprehended as small-scale industries or SSI’s. It is inconsequential whether the Company is in the manufacturing range or the service…
Written By: Sarthak Sharma Introduction Non-Traditional marks are those which do not fall under the ambit of conventional marks which include- letters, numbers, logos, pictorial description, symbols, or a combination of such elements. Take the silky purple of Cadbury, or the aroma of Starbucks. Such elements, despite not being conventional in nature, they can be…
Written By Tanya Batra Introduction The ‘Guidelines For Influencer Advertising in Digital Media’ (“Guidelines”) were released by the Advertising Standards Council of India (“ASCI”) on May 27th 2021, requiring Indian social media influencers to comply with it for all posts published by them starting from June 14th 2021. The object of the Guidelines is to…