Violation of copyright - “infringing products” designs - the ...

High Court Dismisses Copyright Claim Over Tupperware Design Due to Lack of Distinctiveness Evidence.

July 30, 2016

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

Violation of copyright - “infringing products” designs - the products i.e. food grade plastic storage containers known as Tupperware registered as trade mark in the name of plaintiff - the distinctiveness of the shape of the product- asserted to be unique or solely associated with the plaintiff has not been so pleaded and established. - petition dismissed - HC

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Violation of copyright - “infringing products” designs - the ...

High Court Dismisses Copyright Claim Over Tupperware Design Due to Lack of Distinctiveness Evidence.

July 30, 2016

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

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