European Ruling Could Reshape Collective Copyright Levy System

European Ruling Could Reshape Collective Copyright Levy System: "In a ruling expected to rock Europe’s controversial copyright levy system, the European Court of Justice held on 20 October that governments may impose fees on digital reproduction equipment to compensate rights holders only when the devices are likely to be used for private copying.

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WIPO Launches New Technical Assistance Database

WIPO Launches New Technical Assistance Database

WIPO Launches New Database to Profile IP Case Studies

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WTO Paragraph 6 Meeting Aims At Improved Use Of Health Waiver

WTO Paragraph 6 Meeting Aims At Improved Use Of Health Waiver: "The agenda has been circulated for the upcoming annual World Trade Organization review of an amendment to international IP trade law that has so far failed to increase access to needed medicines for the poorest economies. It shows a deeper look at existing measures and opens the possibility of new solutions to the issue.

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The Collision Of Trademarks And Domain Names In Switzerland : Internet Business Law

The Collision Of Trademarks And Domain Names In Switzerland : Internet Business Law

Artist claims Green Day stole artwork for concert backdrop--The Hollywood Reporter | Esq. | Entertainment and Media Law

Artist claims Green Day stole artwork for concert backdrop--The Hollywood Reporter | Esq. | Entertainment and Media Law

L'OREAL vs. VLCC

There seems to be a dispute between the above mentioned companies with regards to the mark 'FUEL'. VLCC seems to have acquired the mark from a businessman, Mr. Mahesh Chaudhary int he year 2006.

L'oreal is reported to have acquired the same fromt he same individual. If true, both of these companie shave been duped. The next question is whether they can co-exist within the ambit of Section 12 of the Trademarks Act, 1999?

A hearing is scheduled at the Delhi High Court in the future....