icon Naama Ramayanam - Song Usage Query in Film

Greetings, My name is Vinay, and I am a filmmaker from Karnataka. We are an independent filmmaking team and we are making our first film. In the feature film, there is a particular scene which requi


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There is a potential possibility of objection from the different sections of society once the film is released with the song which may even liable you to face legal consequences for violation of the provision of the Intellectual Property Laws that includes the Copyright Act, 1957, the Trademark Act, 1999, the Patent Act, 1970, the Design Act, 2000 etc. So, it's better and safer to get permission from the concerned authority or organization before releasing the film with the song whi ...ReadMore

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icon Regarding approval needed for publishing blog post

I have recently written a blog post and have shared the insights of person without revealing their identity with their consent. No where I have not mentioned about her work or her organization. Shoul


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It's important to consider the content of your blog before posting it, especially when it involves discussing individuals or companies. Writing positive content is generally acceptable, but negative or damaging content could lead to legal repercussions under the Copyright Act, 1957. It's advisable to avoid disclosing sensitive information about internal processes, projects, or documentation without proper authorization. In some cases, signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) may b ...ReadMore

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icon Business loss

Sir, I have a clothes shop or there is a beauty parlor shop next to me but now she is also kept the same clothes or I am facing huge loss in my business, both the shops have the same owner or both of


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Given that the property in question is used for commercial purposes, any dispute concerning it falls under the jurisdiction of the Commercial Court established under the Commercial Court Act, 2015. A commercial dispute typically involves disagreements related to commerce among various stakeholders. These disputes commonly revolve around contract terms, fiduciary duties, intellectual property rights, among other commercial matters. Disputes of this nature can be resolved through co ...ReadMore

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icon Company is not returning my original marksheets

My original mark sheets are with my ex-employer. It is based in a different city. They are asking me to come in person to take them. I have requested them to courier it or hand it over to my friend wh


A. Dear client, it is adviced you to go and get the certificated from your ex-employer. If any damage has occured or the courier has been misplaced or got missed then it would be very challenging for you.

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icon Our app users may use for entertainment purpose

Can we use 20 to 25 second video clips from a Bollywood movie/video. These clips will be uploaded in our app and our app users may use it for entertainment purpose

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2 months ago


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Using a portion of a video clip from social media for commercial purposes through your own applications without authorization could lead to a violation of Intellectual Property Laws, specifically the Copyright Act. If the creator becomes aware of this unauthorized use, it may result in legal consequences, potentially leading to convictions and penalties.

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icon Legal liability for witnessing abuse in India

I met a girl online who told me that she is being financially and mentally abused by her brother, who lives in Japan. She gives him all her money and he still demands more. She doesn't want to do anyt

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2 months ago


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To provide accurate assistance, more information is needed about your issue. Consider utilizing our paid consultation service for a detailed discussion on the matter.

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icon Trade Mark Registration

I've been using a business name that is not registered for Trade Mark after few years some one registered the same name under same class business but the design and their promotions are different for

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4 months ago


A. Dear Client,
A brand name, logo, or trademark is considered intellectual property and plays a crucial role in distinguishing the goods and services of one brand from another. To protect a logo as a trademark in India, it should meet the criteria defined under Section 2 (zb) of the Indian Trade Marks Act, 1999. Companies Act, 2013 mandates that a company name should also not be similar or identical to a registered trademark. Therefore, any Entrepreneur having a unique business name idea can get ...ReadMore

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icon Trade mark In Ministry of Corporate Affairs

I've selected a name for my hotel business but after a year I come to know that, there is a problem called trade mark ™️ miss use. I have come to know that there were few resorts and business use

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4 months ago


A. Dear Client,
A brand name, logo, or trademark is considered intellectual property and plays a crucial role in distinguishing the goods and services of one brand from another. To protect a logo as a trademark in India, it should meet the criteria defined under Section 2 (zb) of the Indian Trade Marks Act, 1999. Companies Act, 2013 mandates that a company name should also not be similar or identical to a registered trademark. Therefore, any Entrepreneur having a unique business name idea can get t ...ReadMore

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icon Selling branded Clothes

ACTUALLY I HAVE CREATED MY OWN WEBSITE TO SELL CLOTHES WITHOUT BRAND ... BUT NOW I WANT TO SELL BRANDED CLOTHES BUT I DON'T HAVE ANY BRAND AUTHENTICATION LETTER AND ALSO THIS WILL BE LIKE DROPSHIPPING

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5 months ago


A. Dear Client,
Selling branded clothes without proper authorization can lead to legal issues, such as trademark infringement. Brands often have specific policies about who can sell their products and under what conditions. Review the policies of the brands you want to work with. Some brands have strict guidelines about authorized sellers.

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icon Copyright in AI

Suppose I create an app where people can chat with book say NCERT books.Will it lead to copyright issues as someone else wrote the books.

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7 months ago


A. Dear client,
The NCERT textbooks are protected by copyright, and the conditions of their usage have been specified.

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