Law: Copyright Act 1957 (India)

India: Courts zero in on online infringement while collaboration needed for effective offline enforcement

Featured in Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement: Global Guide 2024

An uptick in fraudulent domain-name cases necessitates a sophisticated investigation strategy and courts are actively looking into digital platform compliance to curb this surge. Meanwhile, although enforcement at the border is robust, rights holders must remain in constant communication with India’s customs authorities. 

24 June 2024

High Court upholds sanctity of trademark assignment agreement

In this dispute over use of the ENERZY mark for an energy powder, the court had to interpret an agreement entered into by the parties in relation to the transfer of various trademarks upon payment of the agreed consideration. 

28 May 2024

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