Keeping Pace with Legal Change
This article discusses the decision of the Bombay High Court in TikTok Limited vs. Registrar of Trade Marks, in which the request to declare TikTok a well-known trademark was denied because it posed a threat to national security. The case brings out the issue of intellectual property law and national interest.
Google is looking for applicants with two years of experience to fill the position of Corporate Legal Counsel in Gurgaon. The position would include hybrid work. Managing legal risks and developing and negotiating agreements are among the responsibilities that fall under this category. The Google Careers page is now accepting applications, and they are being reviewed in a rolling fashion.
Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has approached the Delhi High Court to protect his personality rights, a form of intellectual property, against unauthorized AI-generated content. The petition addresses the misuse of his name, image, and voice through deepfake technology and rogue websites, which exploit his reputation for commercial gain, including fraudulent product endorsements and misleading narratives. The court issued an interim order to remove such content, emphasizing the balance between free speech and reputational rights. This case highlights the growing legal challenges surrounding AI-driven identity misuse and the protection of personality rights in the digital era.
Protecting the Operation Sindoor logo demands both trademark registration to secure exclusive usage rights and copyright to shield the design itself. Challenges include ensuring distinctiveness, preventing unauthorized adaptations, policing third-party uses, managing global registrations under international treaties, and legal frameworks.
The Operation Sindoor trademark rush, following India’s 2025 military strike, saw multiple entities, including Reliance Industries, file applications to trademark the term under Class 41, sparking legal and ethical debates. Governed by the Trademarks Act, 1999, and the Emblems and Names Act, 1950, such filings face scrutiny under Section 9 for potentially exploiting national sentiment. A Public Interest Litigation challenges these applications, highlighting ethical concerns over commercializing a term symbolizing military valor. The case underscores the tension between intellectual property rights and public interest, urging stricter guidelines to prevent misuse of nationally significant terms.
