Why Mukesh Khanna is Against Ranveer Singh Playing Shaktimaan: IPR Rights and Potential Lawsuit Loom
Introduction The argument of who is the right person to portray the legendary superhero of India Shaktimaan has gone on…
Tag: Intellectual Property Rights
Delhi High Court Grants Relief to Elon Musk’s Tesla Against Indian Firm Using Tesla Name for EVs
Tesla Inc., the electric vehicle giant owned by Elon Musk, has received much-needed relief in a major move towards the international intellectual property rights in India by the Delhi High Court. A stringent injunction has been imposed by the court against an Indian firm, Tesla Power India Pvt. Ltd. that is prohibited to adopt the name Tesla as its trademark
PIL in Bombay HC Claims Prada Copied Iconic Kolhapuri Chappals
This paper discusses a PIL filed in the Bombay High Court alleging that Prada had infringed the Kolhapuri chappals. It discusses the sustainability of PIL on the issue of IPR, especially on traditional knowledge and GI tags. The debate raises issues and advantages about the applicability of PIL as an instrument to have global business undermine the rights of culture and craftsmanship.