Trademark complaint against Bollywood blockbuster shines spotlight on fair use limitations in India

Released worldwide last month, Bollywood star vehicle Fan has attracted mixed reviews from moviegoers and critics. But it is not just declining box office receipts that are causing a headache for the film’s producers. They are also facing a trademark infringement claim from a confectioner whose products were used as a key prop in the movie.

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