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Filmmakers are increasingly protecting their intellectual property rights, like copyrights and trademarks, to combat digital piracy. This helps secure financial returns and maintain brand consistency in growing global markets. Discussing this with LiveMint, our partner Siddharth Mahajan clarified that Copyrights safeguard against unauthorized use of content by third parties, preventing the copying of scenes, stories, and songs. In contrast, trademarks protect elements like movie titles and characters. He also added that risk arises from third parties unlawfully using these elements to either replicate existing content or attempt to align themselves with a successful brand for their own gain. Read the full article at: https://shorturl.at/FnU0Y #Copyright #Trademark #IntellectualProperty #FilmIndustry #DigitalPiracy #BrandProtection #EntertainmentLaw #athenalegal

India’s commerce minister has stirred a debate by condemning online platforms like Amazon for their "predatory pricing" strategies that harm small businesses. In a detailed conversation with South China Morning Post SCMP, our Partner Siddharth Mahajan stated said the government had been working on an e-commerce policy that was “expected to cover a lot of issues related to predatory pricing and discounting”. He further added that the foreign-owned online retailing platforms including Amazon and Flipkart are not allowed to directly sell products in the country. He also noted that at the end of the day, for e-commerce to flourish, a level playing field is required between foreign owned retailers and Indian-owned ones, and a fair and balanced policy should take care of the interest of all stakeholders. Read the full article at: https://shorturl.at/qRUBW #EcommercePolicy #RetailRegulation #EcommerceRegulation #Amazon #Athenalegal

In February, the SC imposed a ban on Patanjali Ayurved's misleading ads and issued contempt of court notices to Ramdev and Balkrishna. On Tuesday, in a big relief to Patanjali Ayurved and its founders Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, the Supreme Court dropped the contempt of court charges against them. We are proud to share that in this significant ruling, 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐥𝐢, 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐧𝐚𝐣𝐢 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐝𝐞𝐯 𝐉𝐢 were represented by Mr. Mukul Rohatgi & Mr. Vipin Sanghi, Sr. Advocates along with Mr. Simranjeet Singh, Advocate, and Mr. Gautam Talukdar, AOR, from Athena Legal. Read more at - https://shorturl.at/McSWF https://shorturl.at/0XbQr Congratulations to the whole team at Athena Legal for this big win ! #Patanjali #SupremeCourt #LegalVictory #ContemptProceedings #Ramdev #Balkrishna #AthenaLegal #MisleadingAds #CourtRuling

Redevelopment projects often see housing societies making eight common mistakes when they begin the process. In a detailed conversation with The Economic Times, Our principal associate Neha Gupta discussed the challenges faced by old housing societies that necessitate redevelopment and legal requirements in many jurisdictions for housing societies. Check the full article here: https://shorturl.at/y4Z3p #realestate #redevelopment #housingsocieties #propertyinvestment #propertylaw #legalchallenges #athenalegal #lawfirm

Recently, Kangana Ranaut gifted a property to her cousin as a wedding present. Giving real estate as wedding gifts is not a new trend in India, particularly among the wealthy and affluent. Before proceeding, one should be informed on the details of gifting a property. Our Principal Associate Neha Gupta provided valuable insights to Hindustan Times on how one can plan on gifting a property to siblings. Read the full article here: https://shorturl.at/Xej8t #realestate #propertyact #propertytaxes #propertygifting #athenalegal #lawfirm #legal #KanganaRanaut #gifts

Athena Legal is delighted to announce its inclusion in the esteemed 𝑨𝒔𝒊𝒂 𝑰𝑷 𝑹𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 2024 by Asian Legal Business, for the category 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐲𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬/𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤. This recognition highlights the commitment of the firm’s excellence in the realm of Intellectual Property. A heartfelt thanks to our dedicated team and all the valued clients. #AthenaLegal #ALB #copyrights #trademarks #AsiaIPRankings #AsianLegalBusiness #IP #intellectualproperty #IPRankings #IPR

Athena Legal is currently seeking a highly qualified individual to join our firm in the esteemed capacity of Managing Associate, to provide leadership within our well regarded Litigation Team. We are looking for one candidate with a PQE of 11-15 years primarily in Dispute Resolution the experience should include Commercial and Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property Rights disputes, Real Estate disputes, and White-Collar Crime prosecution. -The position requires a candidate who possesses exceptional ability in guiding a team through the complexities of legal disputes, ensuring successful outcomes. -In the role of Managing Associate, your primary contribution will be to offer advanced legal insight, mentorship, and strategic oversight to our team of skilled attorneys, promoting the timely fulfillment of the department's goals. -Additionally, you will be responsible for the scrupulous oversight of our client relationships, guaranteeing service excellence and client satisfaction. Location : New Delhi Esteemed candidates with a desire to propel their careers forward in a dynamic environment are encouraged to forward their curriculum vitae to Isha Sacchar at isha.sacchar@athenalegal.in

Following the Tesla dispute in India, now Acko, the Indian insurer has requested the Indian government's involvement in a potential trademark infringement case in China. Discussing this with LiveMint, our partner Siddharth Mahajan said that “such cases, the government usually does not intervene as it has no major role to play”. He further said “trademark protection is territorial, and trademark owners are expected to protect their trademarks in countries of interest. Such filing of famous third-party trademarks of foreign owners is a common practice that takes place in various jurisdictions and in fact, it’s common practice in China.” Adding to his views, he also stated that “Acko would likely have to explore legal remedies under Chinese law, which could include securing an injunction from courts and opposing its namesake in a Chinese trademark's office.” Read the full article at: https://shorturl.at/Ihhxb #trademark #IP #intellectualproperty #legal #case #government #india #acko #insurance #china #athenalegal

The share certificate of a housing society functions as evidence of ownership and grants membership privileges, making it a significant legal document. While some might assume that the sale agreement is the definitive proof of ownership, it's essential to recognize the equal importance of the share certificate. Discussing this with Times Property, our principal associate Neha Gupta shared her thoughts on the importance of share certificate and why one needs it. Read the full article to gain better insights: https://shorturl.at/ZlUhz #housingcertificate #legal #athenalegal #lawfirm #law #realestate #property #home #propertyownership

Tesla Inc's first lawsuit in India targets Tesla Power India Pvt Ltd for trademark infringement, alleging misleading use of the Tesla name in association with EV batteries. This case has highlighted the importance of trademark protection in India's growing EV market. Discussing this incident with LiveMint, our partner Siddharth Mahajan, said “Since the Whirlpool case, Indian courts have recognised the concept of transborder reputation of trademarks and protected the rights of trademark owners in numerous cases. Courts have recognised the fact that a mark may not have been used in India by its foreign owner but the rights vesting in the trademark can be protected in India if people are aware of the brand or trademark here.” He also noted that the Supreme Court diluted its position in a case involving Toyota’s Prius brand of hybrid cards in 2017. The defendant, Prius Auto Industries Ltd, began manufacturing spare parts and accessories for cars in India in 2001 and registered the trademark ‘Prius’ in 2002. The court held that advertisements in various magazines and information available online was not adequate to establish the reputation and the goodwill of Toyota’s mark in India. Full article can be read at: https://shorturl.at/rtDH0 #Tesla #EV #IPR #intellectualpropertyright #athenalegal #lawfirm #law #electricvehicle