MEDIATION IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DISPUTES
For more intellectual property updates follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Keerthana M, Advocate, and Verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal Names matter, especially for businesses and brands. Naming your business or brand is a crucial step in building a new venture, as it creates a unique identity […]
The Battle Over Massey Ferguson: Who Owns the Iconic Brand in India?
For more intellectual property updates, follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by N. Amal S. Nair, a law student of University of Mumbai and verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited vs. Massey Ferguson Corp [2025:MHC:319] For over six decades, Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited […]
SUPREME COURT FAVOURS DALIT RESEARCHERS; DAMAGE TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPENSABLE UNDER SC/ST ACT
For more intellectual property updates follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Keerthana M, Advocate, and Verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. Principal Secretary Government of Maharashtra and Anr. v. Kshipra Kamlesh Uke & Ors. [Special Leave Petition (Criminal) Diary No. 49832/2024] Dr. Kshipra Kamlesh Uke and Dr. Shiv […]
Madras High Court rejects Netflix’s Jurisdiction Challenge in Dhanush’s Wunderbar Films Copyright Case
For more intellectual property updates, follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by N. Amal S. Nair and verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. Los Gatos Production Services India LLP vs Wunderbar Films Private Limited (A. Nos.6748 and 6750 of 2024 in C.S. (Comm. Div.) No.251 of 2024 and O.A. […]
Revisiting Old Tunes: Copyright Ownership in Indian Film Music
For more intellectual property updates, follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Maria Therese Syriac, a law student at NUALS Kochi and verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. Saregama India Limited v. Vels Film International Limited (CS(COMM) 38/2025) In 1980, the melodious Tamil song ‘En Iniya Pon Nilave’ captivated […]
Bombay H.C. Directs Registration of Khadi’s “Prakritik Paint” Trademark for Cow Dung-Based Paint
For more intellectual property updates, follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by N. Amal S. Nair and verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. Khadi and Village Industries Commission vs. The Registrar of Trademarks [2025 SCC OnLine Bom 179] CASE BACKGROUND On 19th March 2021, the Registrar of trademark refused […]
Landmark Judicial Decision on Rare Disease Treatment and Healthcare Rights
For more intellectual property updates, follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Maria Therese Syriac, and verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. After a series of hearings throughout 2024, the Delhi High Court has taken decisive action to address India’s long-standing challenges in treating rare diseases, particularly focusing on […]
Licensing of Copyrights in Music: The Tale Of Tunes
For more intellectual property updates follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Keerthana M, Lawyer, and Verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. On my last visit to a nearby clothing store, they had ‘Sajni’ from Laapata Ladies on loop, which made me wonder whether they had obtained a license […]
Delhi HC Upholds CCI’s Authority in Google Payment Systems Challenge
For more intellectual property updates, follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Maria Therese Syriac, Legal intern, and verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. A landmark ruling addressing the Competition Commission’s adjudicatory powers and Google’s compliance with digital payment regulations. Introduction The digital world thrives on innovation, but it […]
Traditional Knowledge vs Individual Rights: The Navara Rice Controversy in Kerala
For more intellectual property updates, follow our WHATSAPP CHANNEL and SUNS LEGAL | LinkedIn Written by Maria Therese Syriac, Legal intern, and verified by Sunil Jose, Managing Attorney, Suns Legal. Navara rice, endemic to the Palakkad district of Kerala, has been cultivated for over 2,000 years. This deep red rice, often called “gold” for its […]