The Ninth Schedule of the Indian Constitution holds a unique place in constitutional law. Initially intended to protect agrarian reform laws from judicial scrutiny, it […]
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16. A film producer wants to make a movie based on a published novel. Advice him the steps to be taken by him to make the movie without infringement of copyright.
1. Facts of the Case In 2023, a prominent film producer, Mr. Raj Malhotra, expressed interest in adapting a popular Indian novel titled “Winds of […]
12. A cinema actor claimed copyright for his performance in a movie and filed a suit against the cinema producer seeking injunction against the release of the cinema. Discuss with reasons.
1. Facts of the Case In 2024, a well-known Indian cinema actor, Arjun Mehra, filed a lawsuit against a reputed film producer, Arya Productions. Arjun […]
9. A Historical monument’s architecture was copied by a person to construct his house. Discuss whether any intellectual property is violated thereby.
1. Facts of the Case In 2023, a businessman named Raj Malhotra constructed a lavish house in Jaipur. What made his home unique was not […]
7. “A passes off his goods as if they are manufactured by B, a reputed company in the same field. What is this phenomenon called and what are the remedies there for?
1. Facts of the Case Company B is a long-established and reputed business in the field of electronics manufacturing. Over the years, it has built […]
4. A pharmacist invented a medicine for cold and cough in 1999 and got it patented in 2002. In 2008 he made a remarkable improvement in that medicine to treat not only cold and cough but also fever. How can he protect such improvement? Advice.
1. Facts of the Case In 1999, a skilled pharmacist created a novel medicinal formulation to treat cold and cough. He diligently documented his process, […]
2. A poet was asked to write a song for a film and paid for it. The song went on and became a big hit. Who is the owner of the copyright in the song ? Decide.
1. Facts of the Case A renowned poet composed a lyrical masterpiece for a film project. The production house approached the poet with a specific […]
1. Explain the classification of Intellectual Property Rights.
In today’s digital-first, innovation-driven world, ideas are among the most valuable assets a person or company can own. But unlike physical property, ideas are intangible—and […]
26. Service Marks
What is a Service Mark? A service mark is a type of trademark that distinguishes services rather than goods. It identifies and differentiates the source […]
22. Complete specification.
What is a Complete Specification? A complete specification is a crucial document in the process of obtaining a patent. It contains the full and detailed […]