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Metaverse : Blurred Lines for Criminal Law
The Buzz Around the ‘Metaverse’ The ‘metaverse’ has been the latest buzzword in talks of technological development in the past year with big corporate brands such as Meta and H&M, video games as well as celebrities introducing their own projects associated with ‘metaverses.’ However, there is still a lack of clarity surrounding this concept. [Image … Continue reading Metaverse : Blurred Lines for Criminal Law
Read more »Media Trials and its Implications on the Legal System
Media and Entertainment has been an important contributing industry in India, especially as a developing country. While Indian media was introduced in the 18th century, it only took off in the late 1930s, at a time of revolution and when all eyes were on India during our fight for independence. Over the years, telecasting, news … Continue reading Media Trials and its Implications on the Legal System
Read more »Windfall Gain Tax : The Legality?
Introduction The basics of windfall gain tax go back to the idea that no entity should be ideally allowed to benefit from favourable market behaviour. These behaviours can be simulated due to any number of reasons, mostly which are not in the control of the companies gaining from such events. A current example of such … Continue reading Windfall Gain Tax : The Legality?
Read more »Neetu Singh & Anr. V. Telegram FZ LLC & Ors. (2022) : An analysis of Intermediary Liability in Copyright Infringement
Introduction In the pervasive era of digitalization, intermediary liability has become an intensely contested topic. The Information Technology Act, 2002, under Section 2(w), defines intermediary as – “Intermediary with respect to any particular electronic message means any person who on behalf of another person receives, stores or transmits that message or provides any service with … Continue reading Neetu Singh & Anr. V. Telegram FZ LLC & Ors. (2022) : An analysis of Intermediary Liability in Copyright Infringement
Read more »Protection of Geographical Indications in Bangladesh
Introduction Geographical indications (GIs) refer to signs or symbols that are used to denote a product, the distinctive characteristics of which are linked to its place of origin. GIs are different from other intellectual property rights because of their unique characteristics, namely, the fact that they can be collectively owned by a group of producers. … Continue reading Protection of Geographical Indications in Bangladesh
Read more »Protection of Geographical Indications in Vietnam
Introduction First established in 1995 through the system of appellations of origin brought by the French, the Vietnamese legal framework for the protection of GIs provides for a State-driven, top-down management of GIs that is supported by strong public policies. Indeed, beyond the strict legal scope, GIs have recently attracted an increasingly growing interest within … Continue reading Protection of Geographical Indications in Vietnam
Read more »A Tug of War Between the Bull and the Bear : Convergence of IPR and Competition Law
Abstract On Wall Street brokers call an optimistic market with rising share prices a “bull” market, and the slow, downward movement of the market as a “bear” market. The idea is that both are necessary, that the conflict between the two keeps the economy in balance. Coincidentally, this is analogous to the intertwined interdependent relationship … Continue reading A Tug of War Between the Bull and the Bear : Convergence of IPR and Competition Law
Read more »The Legal Position of Screenshots and Screen Recordings from the Point of View of Copyright Law
Introduction In today’s era, screenshots and screen recording have become a way part of our life. It is so common that we don’t even think twice before engaging in the practice; be it taking a screenshot or a screen record of a video, film, post or even a tweet. Technological advancements and easy access have … Continue reading The Legal Position of Screenshots and Screen Recordings from the Point of View of Copyright Law
Read more »An overview of the different sources of incomes on YouTube
Introduction YouTube has paid nearly $30 billion to creators, artists, and media organizations over the last three years. In 2019, T Series became the first YouTube channel to cross 100 million users. Few YouTubers have since crossed the number which many creators saw as impossible to reach. However, despite the fact that YouTube is paying … Continue reading An overview of the different sources of incomes on YouTube
Read more »Levi Strauss And Co. Vs. Imperial Online Services Private Limited And Ors. –A New Development In The Realm Of Unconventional Trademarks.
INTRODUCTION This case of Levi Strauss & Co. v. Imperial Online Services Pvt. Ltd. is bound to become a pivotal event in the realm of non-traditional trademark protection. The primary issue, in this case, was whether or not stitching patterns qualified for trademark protection under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. This suit was filed in … Continue reading Levi Strauss And Co. Vs. Imperial Online Services Private Limited And Ors. –A New Development In The Realm Of Unconventional Trademarks.
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