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Whose Photo is it, really?
Introduction, To keep up with sociological and technological changes, the law must be dynamic. Due to the rapid expansion of social media platforms and the related industry, paparazzi follow and photograph celebrities almost everywhere. This has led to the continuous conflict between a celebrity’s right to publicity (the discretion over how their public image is … Continue reading Whose Photo is it, really?
Read more »How Taylor Swift Wrested Back Ownership of Her Masters
Introduction Taylor Swift is arguably one of the biggest popstars of our time, and there is no denying the immense impact she has had on the musical world. Her feud with her former recording label and a celebrity talent agent has been fascinating from a legal and intellectual property (IP) perspective for how Ms. Swift … Continue reading How Taylor Swift Wrested Back Ownership of Her Masters
Read more »Is The Concept Of A Social Media Influencer Still Underdeveloped In India?
“The Defendant is falling under a nascent category of individuals, popularly known as “social media influencers” – J. Kathawala[1] This statement was quoted by a single-judge bench of the Hon’ble Bombay High Court while recognizing social media influencers. An order was granted in favor of the plaintiff i.e. Marico Limited by the court but subsequently, … Continue reading Is The Concept Of A Social Media Influencer Still Underdeveloped In India?
Read more »Legal Position in India Pertaining to Infringement of Right to Publicity of a Celebrity
It is a well-known fact that celebrities have a great impact on the audience and therefore, the advertisement industry hugely expends in collaborating with the celebrities in order to expand their brand value in the market. With the great potential and incentives that this endeavor brings, there is also another side to the story where … Continue reading Legal Position in India Pertaining to Infringement of Right to Publicity of a Celebrity
Read more »Right of Publicity in Video Games
INTRODUCTION TO THE RIGHT OF PUBLICITY Under the US law, the right of Publicity has an origin in the acknowledgment of the personal right to privacy. This right was first recognised in the United States in the second circuit court decision of Haelan Laboratories Inc v Topps Chewing Gum Inc [1] which involved dispute pertaining … Continue reading Right of Publicity in Video Games
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