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Inspiration vs. Imitation: Understanding copyright infringement
Right from the moment a child is born to the moment of a human’s last breath, harmonies, symphonies, rhythm, and tempos are a constant. Music plays an integral role in everybody’s life, its influences being subtle. It affects us in more ways than we can acknowledge. Knowing this, let’s delve into the idea of ownership … Continue reading Inspiration vs. Imitation: Understanding copyright infringement
Read more »Copyrightability of tattoos in India : Takeaways from the United states
What form of Intellectual property are tattoos? Copyright? Trademark? The predominant answer is copyright. The issue of copyright of tattoos in India is at its infancy stage as it becomes more mainstream among the urban market. Tattoos might seem like a novice industry but it generates Rs.20,000 crores every year as reported in 2020. The … Continue reading Copyrightability of tattoos in India : Takeaways from the United states
Read more »Copyright in the Gaming Industry: Protecting Game Developers’ Rights
The gaming industry has evolved into one of the most lucrative and dynamic sectors of the global economy. With billions of players worldwide and annual revenues that exceed even those of the film industry, video games have become more than just a form of entertainment; they are a cultural force. However, like any other creative … Continue reading Copyright in the Gaming Industry: Protecting Game Developers’ Rights
Read more »Copyright Protection in LLM AI Training Part 2
Note: In the first part the author has discussed how GenAI uses proprietary data of publishers to train its AI model and has elaborated upon the arguments used in the American jurisdiction. The second part delves into the Indian landscape in light of the ANI v. Open AI litigation.[1] The intersection of artificial intelligence and … Continue reading Copyright Protection in LLM AI Training Part 2
Read more »Copyright Protection in LLM AI Training Part 1
Note: In this two-part blog series, the authors examine the recent controversy surrounding GenAI’s Learning Models and Copyright infringement arising through it. In the first part the authors delve into the methods behind GenAI’s training and the arguments made in the American jurisdiction. The second part delves into the Indian landscape in light of the … Continue reading Copyright Protection in LLM AI Training Part 1
Read more »COPYRIGHT IN THE SPECTRUM OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
INTRODUCTION With the rise in technology and media, the copyright laws have also emerged exponentially. The Copyright Act, 1957, has undergone a few crucial amendments to meet the current technological advancements. Nonetheless, certain areas, like the works generated by Artificial Intelligence (hereinafter referred to as “AI”) are required to be dealt with by the lawmakers. … Continue reading COPYRIGHT IN THE SPECTRUM OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Read more »Registration Process for Copyright in India
INTRODUCTION In India, the pathway to register a copyright is simply laid out, but it contains a number of steps to follow. The fact that copyright protection is automatically granted upon the creation of a piece of work does not mean that formal registration isn’t important; it maintains a legal record of ownership and may … Continue reading Registration Process for Copyright in India
Read more »V Shrinivasan v. Music Academy: Way guided by the will?
Introduction Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi is a name of great repute in the Carnatic Music. Golden legacy was left behind by the legendary singer who is still remembered for her brilliant work. To acknowledge the same, the Chennai Music Academy wanted to add M.S. Subbulakshmi’s name to the Sangita Kalanidhi Award. Yet, the Madras High Court … Continue reading V Shrinivasan v. Music Academy: Way guided by the will?
Read more »Guarding The Code: Evaluating Intellectual Property Frameworks For AI Algorithms
FROM TRADE SECRETS TO TRANSPARENCY (Introduction) Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made far-reaching changes in innumerable industries, affecting critical decisions such as credit scoring, university admissions, and hospital discharges prompting the EU AI Act reflects these concerns by categorizing these applications as ‘high-risk’ and imposing strict requirements of transparency and accuracy on these applications. As the … Continue reading Guarding The Code: Evaluating Intellectual Property Frameworks For AI Algorithms
Read more »The Mis-Connection between the Copyright Law and PMLA
Introduction The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002[1] (hereinafter “PMLA”), contains as a predicate offence,[2] the Copyright Act, 1957 (hereinafter “CA”). While the framework of PMLA does lend, and improve the funtioning of, the CA—by causing increased reputational risk; compliance improvements; and a further disincentivisation for the internalisation of infringement costs; there are notworthy concerns relating … Continue reading The Mis-Connection between the Copyright Law and PMLA
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