Delhi HC Dismisses Petitions Against Film 2020 Delhi, Citing Prematurity and CBFC Certification Requirement
The Delhi High Court has dismissed four petitions challenging the release of the film “2020 Delhi,” which is based on the 2020 communal violence in the capital. The court deemed the objections premature, noting that the film has not yet received certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The producers assured the court that they would not publicly screen or release the movie on social media until CBFC certification is obtained. They also clarified that the film is a fictionalized and dramatized account, not a literal recreation of the February 2020 events, and committed to including a disclaimer to that effect at the beginning of the movie and its trailer. The court observed that this disclaimer would address concerns about misrepresentation of actual events. Additionally, the court acknowledged that the Election Commission of India is reviewing complaints regarding the movie’s potential influence on voters and political narratives, and deemed it appropriate for the Commission to continue its examination.
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Delhi High Court restricts use of the mark ‘Novitas’ after Novartis alleges infringement of trademark
On February 3, the Delhi High Court issued an interim injunction restraining a pharmaceutical business from using the term “NOVITAS” in response to a trademark infringement claim filed by global pharmaceutical giant Novartis. The Court stressed that the defendants might operate their business under a different name as long as it is not identical or deceptively similar to NOVARTIS.
Delhi High Court rules in favour of ‘Beauty of Joseon’, a Korean Brand and orders cancellation of Identical trademark
The Delhi High Court found in favor of “Beauty of Joseon,” a Korean beauty brand, while cancelling a similar trademark filed in favour of a man on a “proposed to be used basis.” Justice Amit Bansal granted the plea filed by Goodai Global Inc, the parent corporation that controls the Beauty of Joseon brand.
Delhi High Court restrains journalist Rajat Srivastava from using the name ‘Tata’, trademark and Ratan Tata’s image
Following a plea by Sir Ratan Tata Trust and Tata Sons, the Delhi High Court restrained journalist Rajat Srivastava, founder of the Delhi Today Group, and others from using the registered trademark “Tata,” the name “Tata Trust,” and the late Tata Sons chairman emeritus Ratan Naval Tata’s name or photograph in any form, citing Tata as a well-known trademark and the late Ratan Tata as a prominent figure who deserved protection of his name. The court ordered the removal of unlawful posts promoting events purportedly linked to the Tata Group.
Federal Judge says trademark infringement case against Open AI can proceed
On Thursday, a federal judge dismissed individual counterclaims against two OpenAI cofounders while upholding a trademark infringement claim against the ChatGPT startup. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers’ decision resulted from a lawsuit brought by OpenAI against Open Artificial Intelligence Inc., which is suing over its trademark and name. Open Artificial Intelligence, in response, filed a counter-complaint alleging trademark infringement.
ED searches film production co and senior executives’ premises
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at the offices of major film production and distribution company Eros Group and its senior officials, including Sunil Lulla, in connection with alleged Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violations involving a Rs 2,000 crore fund diversion.
The ED released a press release stating that “In this case, it has been established that Eros paid Rs 2000 crore (estimated) as content advances to certain firms between FY 2012-13 and FY 2020-21.
Calcutta High Court allows Kirloskar Proprietary to become plaintiff in a trademark case
The Calcutta High Court has authorized Kirloskar Proprietary Ltd (KPL) to become the plaintiff in a trademark infringement lawsuit involving the Kirloskar name. KPL was a defendant in the action, which was initially filed by Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL) to safeguard four registered trademarks under the ‘Kirloskar’ name.
The high court’s order on January 27 puts KPL at the center of the lawsuit, allowing the business to more effectively assert its claims. Following the high court’s verdict, KBL filed a special leave petition with the Supreme Court, disputing the transposition order.
ASCI Report: Over Two-Thirds of India’s Top Influencers Violate Disclosure Norms
A recent report by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) reveals that more than two-thirds of India’s leading influencers are not adhering to mandated disclosure guidelines. Following ASCI’s intervention, there was a 93% compliance rate, with most influencers agreeing to rectify their posts. However, a small number of cases remain unresolved.
