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Unravelling the Web: Challenges and Competition in India's Copyright Society Landscape
Introduction Section 33 of the Patents Act plays a crucial role in delineating the scope and limitations of patent rights. This pivotal...
May 11, 20247 min read
Copyright for Confidential Information
This article refers to copyright and patent to be granted in case of confidential information and the requirements with respect to the...
Apr 26, 20248 min read
Idea-Expression Dichotomy in Copyright: Judicial Rulings and Merger Doctrine
Abstract Idea expression is the fundamental principle of copyright. This is also given in TRIPS, WIPO Copyright Treaty. Through this...
Apr 25, 20248 min read


Performer’s Rights under Copyright Act
Introduction According to Section 2(qq) of the Copyrights Act, a "performer" is defined as someone who engages in various artistic...
Feb 22, 20245 min read


Safeguarding Success: Vital Role of IPR in the Sports Law
Introduction Sports and sports industry are booming all over the world. Asian countries, particularly India, with its many cultures and...
Feb 6, 20244 min read


Copyright Law’s Worst Nightmare : Pervasive File Sharing Frenzy By Instant Messaging Services Like Telegram
Introduction Piracy refers to the unlicensed duplication, distribution, and sale of copyrighted works. A rise in online video piracy can...
Dec 18, 20238 min read


From Novel to Screen: Navigating Legal Complexities, Derivative Rights, and Copyright Challenges in Cinematic Adaptations
Introduction The aim of adapting novels into films is to infuse visual allure and vitality into the otherwise monochromatic realm of...
Dec 12, 20238 min read


IPRS Ltd. v. Rajasthan Patrika Pvt. Ltd. and IPRS Ltd. v. Music Broadcast Ltd.: An Analysis
Introduction On April 28, 2023, the High Court of Judicature in Bombay passed a landmark judgment on the rights of lyricists and...
Oct 12, 20235 min read


Delhi High Court Rejects The Prayer Of Ad Interim Injunction Restraining The Use Of The Song ‘Jalsa’ In The Film ‘Mission Raniganj’
Introduction ‘MISSION RANIGANJ’ is an upcoming Hindi movie that is directed by Tinu Suresh Desai which is set to be released on6 th ...
Oct 3, 20234 min read


Protecting Trade Secrets In India: What Laws To Take Help?
INTRODUCTION On sometimes, one finds dinner recipes that seem to employ basic items. The dish, however, would be referred to as a secret...
Sep 22, 20234 min read


What Constitutes a Groundless Threat under Section 60 of the Copyrights Act, 1957?
Groundless threat, as the name suggests, is a threat to an alleged infringer by the copyright claimant, without actually instituting any...
Aug 3, 20232 min read


Can Runway Models Claim Performer’s Rights Under Copyright Laws?
Introduction Models are an integral part of the fashion industry. They commercialize the fashion business in a variety of ways, from...
May 31, 20234 min read


The NSE Case
Introduction Copyright law is built on the foundation of originality, and several doctrinal approaches have been developed to define and...
May 22, 20234 min read


Understanding The Concept Of ‘Royalties’ And ‘Copyright Society In The Indian Film Industry
Introduction ‘Copyright’ is the right of the creator of the work to claim all rights against the unauthorised use of their work.. It...
May 3, 20235 min read


Case Analysis: Pandrol Limited & Anr. v. Patil Rail Infrastructure Pvt.
Introduction The Plaintiff no.1 is the industry leader in rail fastenings and track elasticity solutions headquartered in the United...
Mar 29, 20234 min read


A Critical Analysis On The Determination Of Copyright Infringement In Sound-Alike Songs With Reference To “Ed Sheeren Vs Sami Chokri
Introduction Humans and music have been entwined from the beginning of time. Various kinds of expression are subject to an identical...
Mar 17, 20235 min read


Samir Kasal V. Prashant Mehta & Ors: Decrypting The Conundrum Conflux Of Copyright And Confidentiality Over Cricket
Introduction The multifaceted pursuit of undue capitalistic gains has for decades posed a colossal threat to intellectual autonomy, the...
Mar 11, 20235 min read


Copyright Protection For Fictional Characters
Introduction Intellectual Property Rights are the legal rights vested with an investor to protect his invention, provided that it...
Feb 1, 20235 min read


Tangible Fixation And Preclusion Of Emphemeral Art
Introduction Art is considered to be a gift to mankind, it has been there since the time immemorial with humans from Madhubani wall...
Jan 5, 20236 min read


Copyright Infringement : Sony Pictures Seek Injunction Against Unauthorized Use
Copyright is an essentially important exclusive right giving only the company authority to make use of to whom such right is granted and...
Dec 29, 20224 min read
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