ArticleSB-1047: Governor Gavin Newsom's Ambivalent Approach To AI RegulationsIt is undisputed fact that California has some mystical allure to it which makes it one of the most populous states in the United States.United StatesTechnologyNaik Naik & Company
ArticleProduct Placement; A Win-Win Situation For Brands & Film Producers?Picture this- You are an actor basking in stardom, featuring in million-dollar films. You are depicted using a laptop in a blockbuster film and the sales of the laptop skyrocket.IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentNaik Naik & Company
ArticleClash Of The Titans; IPR Vs. Competition Law In India's Digital AgePicture a comic book showdown: Intellectual Property stands as the guardian of innovation, while Competition Law fights for a fair market.IndiaAntitrust/Competition LawNaik Naik & Company
ArticleA $250 Million Bribery Scheme; US Court Indicts Gautam Adani & 7 OthersA press release by the US Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York on November 20, revealed that Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and a few others have been indicted for allegedly paying more than $250 million...IndiaCriminal LawNaik Naik & Company
ArticleAfter 7 Yrs, CBI Files Closure Report In Case Against The RoysFollowing a seven year probe, the Central Bureau of Investigation in it's case against former promoters of the now Gautam Adani owned NDTV, Radhika Roy and Prannoy Roy, filed a closure report.IndiaCriminal LawNaik Naik & Company
ArticleArbitrability Of Environmental Disputes: A Legal PerspectiveEnvironmental and sustainability disputes have become a pressing concern in India, with a country facing numerous challenges related to pollution, conservation, and sustainable development.IndiaEnvironmentNaik Naik & Company
ArticleAI & The Music Industry; Copyright Infringement & Creative OverlapsThe convergence of ‘Artificial Intelligence' (AI) and music labels is under legal scrutiny as the use of AI in the music industry is changing the course of music industry in multiple ways.IndiaIntellectual PropertyNaik Naik & Company
ArticleBrand Rights vs. Creative Freedom: Insights From Castrol India Ltd v. Gaurav TanejaIn a prominent copyright dispute matter involving the famous YouTuber Gaurav Taneja ("Defendant"), popularly known as ‘The Flying Beast', the Bombay High Court, in an interim order, has directed Mr. Taneja.IndiaIntellectual PropertyNaik Naik & Company
ArticleDelhi HC Revives E-Cigarette Patent Debate: Phillip Morris v. Asst Controller Of Patents & DesignIn a groundbreaking move on July 4, 2024, the Delhi High Court breathed new life into the contentious issue of e-cigarette patentability in India. Justice Mini Pushkarna presided over the bench...IndiaIntellectual PropertyNaik Naik & Company
ArticleImpact Of User Generated Content On Indian Culture; How It Influenced Cultural Expressions, Traditions & Art FormsOur interaction with visual media has undergone a dramatic transformation in the recent past with the proliferation of internet and smartphones.IndiaIntellectual PropertyNaik Naik & Company
ArticleInnovation vs. Imitation; The Rahul Mishra CaseThe importance of Intellectual Property and the crucial role it plays in securing businesses, is well known and appreciated across industries, the fashion industry being no exception.IndiaIntellectual PropertyNaik Naik & Company
ArticleLeo's Got To Le(t)go – Building Blocks Of A PrecedentBlock by block, Lego, the Danish toy company, has managed to build itself a name and reputation worldwide since the 1930s. Not only that, in 2003...IndiaIntellectual PropertyNaik Naik & Company
ArticleReliance Retail Brings E-commerce Platform Shein Back To India After 5 Yr BanShein is a global e-commerce platform specializing in fast fashion, the company focuses on women's clothing. The Shein App is committed to making the beauty of fashion...IndiaIntellectual PropertyNaik Naik & Company
ArticleSecrets Spilled By The Sculpt Society? Tracy Anderson Mind & Body LLC vs. Megan RoupTrade secrets are IP rights on confidential knowledge that can be licensed or sold. To qualify as a trade secret, the knowledge must be –commercially significant, known only to a limited group of people.IndiaIntellectual PropertyNaik Naik & Company
ArticleStarbucks vs. Starbuds Trademark Tussle: Coffee Giant Sues Marijuana RetailerIn the latest episode of brand wars, Starbucks has brewed up a storm by suing a New York-based mobile marijuana business, Starbuds Flowers, for alleged trademark infringement. The coffee titan is not amused...IndiaIntellectual PropertyNaik Naik & Company
ArticleStriking A Pose: Olympian Yusuf Dikec Wants To Trademark His Viral Shooting StanceAt the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Turkey's sharpshooter Yusuf Dikec emerged not only as a great shooter but also a kind of a pop-culture icon.IndiaIntellectual PropertyNaik Naik & Company
ArticleTaylor's Version; Re-recording Of Music Under Copyright LawTaylor Swift was the first 15-year-old to be bold enough to enter the country music genre in the United States and considering how competitive the music landscape is today, she took the world by quite a storm.IndiaIntellectual PropertyNaik Naik & Company
ArticleThe Aashiqui Saga: Legal Dispute Over Usage Of Film TitleThe case of Vishesh Films Pvt. Ltd. v. Super Cassettes Industries Ltd. before the Delhi High Court serves as a landmark judgment in the Indian media and entertainment industry...IndiaIntellectual PropertyNaik Naik & Company
ArticleZepto Trademark Dispute: Delhi HC Rules In Kiranakart's FavourThe Delhi High Court last week allowed a rectification petition filed by Kiranakart Technologies, a company that provides quick commerce service...IndiaIntellectual PropertyNaik Naik & Company
ArticleA Look At The Defamation Lawsuit Against Netflix For The Series Inventing AnnaNetflix's series Inventing Anna became an instant hit when it was released. A setback came for Netflix, as the giant lost its bit to get a defamation lawsuit tied to the hit series, dismissed.IndiaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationNaik Naik & Company