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How Telegram Fuels Digital Piracy

11th September, 2024 - 9:58 am Categories: Copyright Infringement Legal Case Legal Issues

Introduction The recent arrest of Pavel Durov, the owner of Telegram, has been arrested in France for numerous criminal activities, including illegal transactions, child pornography, and the most important being “refusal to communicate information to authorities” that are continuously being committed on the application, which is dimensionless. It is said to be the new dark … Continue reading How Telegram Fuels Digital Piracy

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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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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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From Auto Shankar to Amitabh Bachchan: Exploring Personality Rights In India

29th July, 2024 - 9:56 am Categories: Celebrity Rights

Abstract This article explores the evolution of a celebrity’s personality rights. The legal development of these rights has varied across jurisdictions, with significant cases in the United States, the United Kingdom, and India shaping the landscape. Notable Indian cases, such as R. Rajagopal v. State of Tamil Nadu and Anil Kapoor v. Simply Life India, … Continue reading From Auto Shankar to Amitabh Bachchan: Exploring Personality Rights In India

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Trademark Infringement by NFTs: International Scenario

5th July, 2024 - 6:55 am Categories: Intellectual Property Trademark

BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT An analysis of the opportunities offered by the use of NFTs (“Non-fungible Tokens”) illustrates that such use may be considered a trademark infringement. This was recently clarified by the IP Chamber of the Court of Rome (Tribunale di Roma, decision n. 37165/2022 dell’11 luglio 2022). 32072/2022).[i] An analysis of the opportunities offered … Continue reading Trademark Infringement by NFTs: International Scenario

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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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Unlocking Public Domain: Mickey’s Future After Winnie The Pooh’s Legacy Of Blood And Honey

5th March, 2024 - 7:29 am Categories: News & Updates

Introduction Once upon a time there lived a princess named Cinderella, once radiant in beauty in her voice, her walk, beauty all around her. She met a prince fell in love, got married and lived happily ever after. Till 2046. But why till 2046? Because the shield (Copyright) protecting her ended and now she is … Continue reading Unlocking Public Domain: Mickey’s Future After Winnie The Pooh’s Legacy Of Blood And Honey

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The Ownership Conundrum of Cinematograph Films – the Copyright Suit of ‘Nayak’

4th March, 2024 - 6:44 am Categories: Intellectual Property

Introduction A cinematograph film is a creation of different sets of individuals, including singers, dancers, lyricists, composers, scriptwriters, actors, directors, and others contributing to its making. Ideally, the ownership of the copyright of such a film vests with the producer. But does that deprive the contributors of the underlying works of their rights absolutely? This … Continue reading The Ownership Conundrum of Cinematograph Films – the Copyright Suit of ‘Nayak’

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Considerations in Dynamic Injunctions: Towards a proportional approach

28th February, 2024 - 7:22 am Categories: Judiciary News & Updates

Introduction In the past, site-blocking has been thought to work by enabling rights holders to get internet service providers (ISPs) to restrict domestic access to websites that are known to house or disseminate copious quantities of illegal or infringing content. The reality of online behaviour, however, is that when infringing sites are banned or taken … Continue reading Considerations in Dynamic Injunctions: Towards a proportional approach

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