Deepak Printery v. The Forward Stationary Mart And Ors.

147082

Deepak Printery filed a suit claiming copyright infringement over its calendar date-pads (Dattas) against The Forward Stationary Mart. The court examined whether the complex design, which includes specific artistic elements and layout, met the criteria for an 'artistic work' under the Copyright Act 1957. Ultimately, the appeal was dismissed.

Jurisdiction
India
Court
Gujarat High Court
Case Number
147082
Judge(s)
M.P. Thakkar

Detailed Summary

Deepak Printery filed a suit claiming copyright infringement over its calendar date-pads (Dattas) against The Forward Stationary Mart. The court examined whether the complex design, which includes specific artistic elements and layout, met the criteria for an 'artistic work' under the Copyright Act 1957. Ultimately, the appeal was dismissed.

Practitioner Note

This case demonstrates the evidentiary and procedural standards applied in copyright matters before Gujarat High Court. Understanding the court's reasoning in Deepak Printery vs The Forward Stationary Mart And Ors. is valuable context for structuring arguments or assessing risk in similar proceedings.

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