Case Note & Summary
The plaintiff, Trishul Media Entertainment, filed a Commercial IPR Suit and Interim Application seeking ad-interim relief including credit in the film 'Adipurush' for character assets. The suit was filed against Retrophiles Private Limited and others. On 15th June 2023, the court noted that the plaintiff had been given credit under character assets in the film, as per a snapshot tendered by the defendant's senior counsel. The court observed that the grievance regarding lack of credit appeared to be addressed. The plaintiff had also sought other interim reliefs. The court considered the preliminary issue of maintainability raised by the defendant. However, the court found that since credit had already been given, no further interim relief was warranted. The court dismissed the Interim Application (L) No.15925 of 2023 and disposed of the other connected interim applications. The suit was to proceed further.
Headnote
A) Copyright Law - Interim Injunction - Credit in Cinematograph Film - Section 55, 57 Copyright Act, 1957 - Plaintiff sought credit in the film 'Adipurush' for character assets - Court noted that credit had already been given in the film, thus grievance addressed - Held that no further interim relief is required (Paras 1-3).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the plaintiff is entitled to ad-interim relief including credit in the film 'Adipurush' and whether the suit is maintainable.
Final Decision
The court dismissed Interim Application (L) No.15925 of 2023 and disposed of the other connected interim applications, noting that the grievance regarding credit was addressed.
Law Points
- Copyright Act
- 1957
- Section 55
- Section 57
- Interim Injunction
- Credit in Cinematograph Film
- Character Assets
