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Gujarat’s Salangpur Hanuman Temple Faces Backlash Over Trademark and Copyright Claims on Idol

Temple Trust’s Legal Protection of Iconic Hanuman Statue Sparks Debate Among Religious Leaders Over Spiritual Ownership

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The Salangpur Hanuman Temple trust in Gujarat has secured trademark and copyright protection for its renowned 54-foot Hanuman statue and sacred idol, aiming to prevent unauthorized commercial use. This move has ignited opposition from saints and religious leaders who argue that divine figures cannot be legally owned o…
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Gujarat’s Salangpur Hanuman Temple Faces Backlash Over Trademark and Copyright Claims on Idol The Salangpur Hanuman Temple trust in Gujarat has secured trademark and copyright protection for its renowned 54-foot Hanuman statue and sacred idol, aiming to prevent unauthorized commercial use. This move has ignited... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/gujarat-s-salangpur-hanuman-temple-faces-backlash-over-trademark-and-copyright-claims-on-idol

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