20 December 2023

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Happy Holidays!

And just like that, we are rounding off the second year of the India IP SME Helpdesk with this last edition of our 2023 newsletter schedule.

Thank you for being part of our community. It has been our pleasure to bring you the latest updates and information on topics related to Intellectual Property (IP) in India. We hope you have found our monthly news selections and other services useful.

Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a prosperous and healthy New Year!

The India IP SME Helpdesk team

Latest IP updates in India

Copyrights Act Violation: No Relief From Trial for Film Director Koratala

The Telangana High Court has upheld the trial court's decision to proceed with trial proceedings under the Copyrights Act against the renowned film director and screenwriter Koratala Siva. The case revolves around allegations of copyright infringement related to the story and screenplay of the 2015 Mahesh Babu-starrer 'Srimanthudu.' However, the court dismissed the accusations of criminal conspiracy against Siva.

Delhi High Court Declares 'Burger King' As A Well-Known Trademark

The Delhi High Court has accorded the designation of a 'well-known mark' to Burger King Company LLC (Burger King), emphasizing that their trademark has developed a 'secondary meaning in respect of burgers.' The Court observed a striking similarity between the logos of the involved parties and prohibited the defendants from using the petitioner's trademark. However, the use of 'Burger Emperor' was permitted.

Software Protection in India: Copyright or Patent?

Software, in its most basic form, comprises instructions, data, or programs that enable the operation of computers and the execution of specific tasks. In the digital era, where transactions and work are predominantly conducted online, it is imperative to have legal frameworks in place to safeguard these inventions, deter infringement, and provide legal remedies.In India, the patentability of software is a complex and evolving area of law.

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