The power of social media as a virtual platform for disseminating content created by an individual or entity is limitless. Social media is, by and large, the most powerful and easily accessible tool for the common man to publish and broadcast his/her…
Read MoreHTC Corporation, one of the leading manufacturers of consumer electronic items, recently filed a suit in the Delhi High Court against multiple Chinese firms for infringement of the HTC mark. The plaintiff relied upon its registrations, revenue figures, etc. and averred that…
Read MoreRecently, Microsoft instituted a suit seeking permanent injunction against Vacation Rental Services Private Limited & Ors. (“VRS”), that were using the well-known MICROSOFT mark and logo without any authorization or license from Microsoft. Microsoft’s case was that VRS had been misrepresenting themselves…
Read MoreOur Associate, Tiyasa Banerjee discusses “Personality Rights vis-a-vis Copyright Infringement“ Who will reap the benefit of a picture with millions of likes? The photographer who captured the image that reached millions of people, or the subject matter in it? A very neglected…
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