Category: Copyright

The Remotely Charted Territory Of Orphan Works

4th September, 2024 - 12:23 pm Categories: Copyright

Introduction “Orphan works are works that are protected by copyright, but the author cannot be identified or found”[1]. Any creative work whether literature, music, films, or art, where the copyright holder is difficult to trace or cannot be located is an orphan work. Within the enormous landscape of copyright law, the problem of orphan works … Continue reading The Remotely Charted Territory Of Orphan Works

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Role and Challenges of Copyright Socities in Modern Ip Law.

30th August, 2024 - 1:03 pm Categories: Copyright

Understanding the challenges and role of copyright Societies: This blog delves into the role and challenges of copyright societies. It explores how these societies protect the right of creators, the impact of legal interpretations on copyright licensing and the implication of recent rulings. The article highlights the necessity for clear and precise legislative drafting to … Continue reading Role and Challenges of Copyright Socities in Modern Ip Law.

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Case Analysis: Bhaktivedanta Book Trust V. Bhagvatam.In

26th August, 2024 - 7:02 am Categories: Copyright

Introduction The plaintiff, Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, filed a lawsuit seeking a permanent injunction to prevent copyright infringement, along with damages, against several John Doe websites and mobile applications (the Defendants) for unauthorized distribution of the plaintiff’s copyrighted works. The court recognized that piracy occurred across multiple languages in which the plaintiff’s work was published. It … Continue reading Case Analysis: Bhaktivedanta Book Trust V. Bhagvatam.In

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A Double-Edged Sword for Startups: Shark Tank India and Copyright Controversies

8th August, 2024 - 9:19 am Categories: Copyright

INTRODUCTION The Indian version of the famous American TV show “Shark Tank India” has emerged as the guiding star of the sponsorship and investment for the small business. For the prospect of turning those ideas into working companies, the start-ups present their ideas, products and services to a group of intelligent and wealthy businessmen/Women commonly … Continue reading A Double-Edged Sword for Startups: Shark Tank India and Copyright Controversies

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An Analysis of the Scope of the Term ‘Public’ Under the Indian Copyright Act

28th June, 2024 - 11:28 am Categories: Copyright

Introduction The Indian Copyright Law provides substantive protection for literary, musical, dramatic, artistic, and cinematograph films and sound recordings from unauthorized use. This is a bundle of rights given to the owner, including the right to reproduce, communicate, adapt and translate the work. Copyright can be claimed by either the owner, the person who inherited the … Continue reading An Analysis of the Scope of the Term ‘Public’ Under the Indian Copyright Act

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Unravelling the Web: Challenges and Competition in India’s Copyright Society Landscape

11th May, 2024 - 11:30 am Categories: Competition Law Copyright

Introduction Section 33 of the Patents Act plays a crucial role in delineating the scope and limitations of patent rights. This pivotal section addresses various aspects, including the rights conferred by a patent[1], the exclusive nature of those rights, and the circumstances under which third parties may be exempted from infringement. Copyright societies, also known … Continue reading Unravelling the Web: Challenges and Competition in India’s Copyright Society Landscape

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Copyright for Confidential Information

26th April, 2024 - 7:11 am Categories: Copyright Patent Filing

This article refers to copyright and patent to be granted in case of confidential information and the requirements with respect to the same in order to prove liability. It also refers to various obligations that arise once a party is exposed to some confidential information and the remedies that are available. However, there is a … Continue reading Copyright for Confidential Information

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Idea-Expression Dichotomy in Copyright: Judicial Rulings and Merger Doctrine

25th April, 2024 - 12:23 pm Categories: Copyright

Abstract Idea expression is the fundamental principle of copyright. This is also given in TRIPS, WIPO Copyright Treaty. Through this article, we will discuss the concept of Idea expression dichotomy, merger doctrine, and Scenes a Faire. We will also discuss the reasoning of the court while deciding the matter of idea-expression dichotomy. We will see … Continue reading Idea-Expression Dichotomy in Copyright: Judicial Rulings and Merger Doctrine

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Performer’s Rights under Copyright Act

22nd February, 2024 - 6:23 am Categories: Copyright

Introduction According to [1]Section 2(qq) of the Copyrights Act, a “performer” is defined as someone who engages in various artistic activities, including the ones who perform dace, singing, acrobatics, conjuring activities, snake charming, delivering a lecture and others involved in making performances. Under India’s Copyright Act of 1957, performance rights were established in 1994. However, … Continue reading Performer’s Rights under Copyright Act

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Safeguarding Success: Vital Role of IPR in the Sports Law

6th February, 2024 - 11:33 am Categories: Copyright Sports Law

Introduction Sports and sports industry are booming all over the world. Asian countries, particularly India, with its many cultures and histories are also regarded as Unity in Diversity, and they are home to a large population of sports enthusiasts. Sports are becoming increasingly popular, both as a recreational activity and as an economic venture. The … Continue reading Safeguarding Success: Vital Role of IPR in the Sports Law

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