All About Section 31 D of Copyright Act, 1957
The 2012 amendment in Copyright Act has introduced various provisions, one of them being section 31 D. This section is concerned with the broadcasting or performance of a literary or musical and sound recording, which has already been published. Clause 1 of Section 31D states: “Any broadcasting organization desirous of communicating to the public by … Continue reading All About Section 31 D of Copyright Act, 1957
Read more »Miss Kajal Agarwal vs. The Managing Director, M/s V.V.D. & Sons Pvt. Ltd.
FACTS The Appellant is a well-known South Indian actress. The Respondent – Company entered into a advertisement agreement with the Appellant. It was contended that the parties have mutually agreed to the terms of the agreement and it was also agreed, in the written agreement which the appellant didn’t sign, that all the promotion/ advertisement … Continue reading Miss Kajal Agarwal vs. The Managing Director, M/s V.V.D. & Sons Pvt. Ltd.
Read more »Impact of GST on Digital Entertainment Storefronts
There are on-demand Digital Entertainment Storefronts (DES) like Hungama, Saavn etc. which are engaged in providing music on demand services and are becoming increasingly popular among internet users in India who wants to listen songs on the go. Some of them are free, however some charge subscription from the listeners. Now, there arises a question … Continue reading Impact of GST on Digital Entertainment Storefronts
Read more »Impact of Aadhar Verdict
“This has been the longest hearing before the apex court, second only to the hearing in the Kesavananda Bharti case” – Attorney General K. K. Venugopal.” End to an another landmark litigation, the Supreme Court of India on 26th September 2018 pronounced its judgment in a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Aadhar (Targeted Delivery … Continue reading Impact of Aadhar Verdict
Read more »Nandini Or Nandhini – Similar Or Not?
FACTS Karnataka Cooperative Society, Respondent, started using the trademark ‘NANDINI’ for milk and milk products from the year 1985. The Appellants, Nandhini Deluxe adopted the mark ‘NANDHINI’ in 1989 in respect of their goods. The goods of both the parties fall under same class 29 and 30 an even though the both the parties have … Continue reading Nandini Or Nandhini – Similar Or Not?
Read more »IPR Vis- à- Vis Traditional Knowledge
What is Traditional Knowledge? Knowledge base which is developed by indigenous, local or native community has been preserved and passed on to generations, so much so, that it becomes the identity of such community. Traditional knowledge can be found in variety of concepts such as calculation of time, food article, plant properties, spice uses, yoga … Continue reading IPR Vis- à- Vis Traditional Knowledge
Read more »Cross-Licensing Of Patents
Introduction A cross-licensing contract between the two parties is an agreement where they grant patent licenses to each other. Such agreements, basically, involve exchange of essential patented knowledge between two parties who are seeking to further their own technological progresses. The top players in every field, particularly the automobile, telecommunication, broadcasting and pharmaceutical industries are … Continue reading Cross-Licensing Of Patents
Read more »Meesha Novel Case
In this day and age, a microscopic scrutiny of the Government will show us we are only a deemed democratic nation and not one in actuality. If we truly had the rights that are listed in our supreme Constitution, there wouldn’t be any journalists and writers who fear for their lives simply because they have … Continue reading Meesha Novel Case
Read more »The Drone Policy 2018
Introduction The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (the “DGCA“) released the much awaited National Drone Policy, 2018 version 1 (Drone Policy)[1] on 27th August 2018. The subject matter of the regulation is ‘Requirements for Operation of Civil Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)’. The policy is set to come to effect from 1st December 2018. This … Continue reading The Drone Policy 2018
Read more »3EU’s New Copyright Directive Proposal: Boon for Strengthening IPR Law Protection or Bane on the Individual Internet Freedom?
We are at a time where the internet is bringing the world closer together, turning itself into a close-knit community. Internet has enhanced and rather increased the exchange of information. Amidst that, law enforcement agencies and governments all over the world have enacted various laws for channelization of data, protection of internet users, privacy of … Continue reading 3EU’s New Copyright Directive Proposal: Boon for Strengthening IPR Law Protection or Bane on the Individual Internet Freedom?
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