Bombay HC grants interim injunction in favour of Sketchers in trade mark infringement case against Wardrode
The adoption of plaintiffs’ trade marks and plaintiffs’ artistic works in relation to the impugned goods by defendants is dishonest.
Justice R.I. Chagla
Bombay High Court declares ‘Girnar’ as a well-known trade mark in relation to tea
The trade mark/label mark ‘Girnar’ surpasses the scope of merely encompassing products/services sold or rendered under the said trade mark and the recognition, reputation, and goodwill of plaintiff-Girnar Food & Beverages Pvt. Ltd. in its trade mark extended beyond any specific class of goods or services.
‘AI tools infringe individual’s right to control and protect their own likeness/voice’; Bombay HC grants ad-interim injunction in favour of Arijit Singh to protect his personality rights
Making AI tools available that enable conversion of any voice into that of a celebrity without their permission constitutes a violation of their personality rights and such tools facilitate unauthorized appropriation and manipulation of a celebrity’s voice, which is a key component of their personal identity and public persona.