In this matter, the Appellant’s application for the mark ‘2929’ was rejected. In its order, the Registrar stated that the mark consists of a combination of common numerals, which cannot be monopolized by any individual. The order further stated that the Appellant had failed to establish that this combination which lacked creativity was entitled to […]

In an appeal filed by Azure Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court observed that Phonographic Performance Limited (‘PPL’) is clearly engaged in the business of issuing and granting licenses for sound recordings. The activities of PPL fall squarely within the ambit of Section 33 of the Copyright Act, 1957. According […]

In this case regarding infringement of musical composition, the Delhi High Court held that the two musical compositions are identical with only a mere change of lyrics.  The Plaintiff’s musical composition titled ‘Shiva Stuti’ was originally created by the Plaintiff’s father and uncle, also known as the ‘Junior Dagar Brothers’ in the 1970s. The Plaintiff […]

Inox India Ltd. sued Cryogas Equipment Pvt. Ltd. and LNG Express India Pvt. Ltd. for alleged copyright infringement of their proprietary engineering drawings. These drawings were used in the design and manufacture of cryogenic storage tanks and LNG distribution systems. Inox claimed that its technical drawings were ‘artistic works’ under the Copyright Act, 1957, and […]