COPYRIGHT IN REAL TIME: WHAT THE STAR INDIA V. IPTV SMARTER PRO CASE TEACHES US
With the highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on the horizon, broadcasters are gearing up not just for peak viewership but also for a […]
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Patentability of Computer-Related Invention: Disparate Treatment of Similar Categories
CRI Blog Series Part 2 I. Introduction In the previous blog, the position regarding technical effect and technical contribution has been analysed. The logical question […]
Trademark Bullying: When Brand Protection Becomes Market Suppression
Introduction Trademark law protects consumers from confusion and safeguards the investment businesses make in establishing their reputations. Yet, in practice, it can become a strategic […]
Dakshin Dispute: Can a Licensee Ever Become the Brand Owner?
IntroductionThe recent case of Adyar Gate Hotels Ltd. v. ITC Ltd.[1] reignited debate over the use of ex parte injunctions in intellectual property disputes. At […]
War, Words, and Winks: The Business of Branding ‘Operation Sindoor’
Operation Sindoor was a swift and precise Indian military operation launched in May 2025 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. It targeted and destroyed […]
IP Day Goes Desi: Court Upholds Copyright in Indian Classical Music
In a recent judgement dated April 25, the Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction in favour of the Plaintiff in a copyright infringement suit […]
When Trademarks Break the Internet: How Intellectual Property Fuels Pop Culture Hype
In the world of pop culture, fans used to rely on cryptic interviews or leaked set lists for clues about what was coming next. Today, […]
BRANDING IN BHARAT: TRADEMARKING IN REGIONAL LANGUAGES
Navigating the Legal and Business Aspects of Regional Language Trademarks This article delves into the legal framework of registering a trademark in a regional language, […]
Indian Jurisprudence on SEP Disputes: Balancing Equities or Favouring SEP Owners?
A Standard Essential Patent (SEP) is a patent that protects technology so crucial to an industry standard that it is impossible to follow the standard […]
AI and Copyright in Music Industry: A Battle for Creativity and Ownership
Artificial intelligence, as conceptualized by A.M. Turing, involves designing computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence[1]. AI has kindled a creative […]
Delhi High Court Considers Copyright Implications of ChatGPT’s AI Training in ANI v. OpenAI
ANI Media Pvt Ltd filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI through the Delhi High Court after accusing OpenAI of illegally training ChatGPT with ANI […]
Certificate Course on Media and Entertainment Laws 4.0 (01 June – 22 June 2025)- The IP Press
Are you passionate about the world of media and entertainment? Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of the legal intricacies that govern these […]
Certificate Course on Fashion Laws- The Legal Side of the Runway (5th July 2025 – 20th July 2025)
The fashion industry generates millions of revenue and contributes significantly to the GDP of the nation. Hence, there have been numerous laws and regulations governing […]
Algorithmic Ears, Copyright Tears: A Legal Analysis of AI-Curated Playlists and Royalty Allocation in India’s Music Streaming Ecosystem
Introduction In recent years, the Indian music industry has undergone a dramatic transformation due to the rapid rise of digital streaming services such as Gaana, […]
When Image is Everything: Unpacking the Morality Clauses in Celebrity Endorsement Contracts
Introduction Celebrity endorsement can be a match made in branding heaven – until a scandal happens. In the era of social media, where a star’s […]
LICENSING V. CO-PRODUCTION: HOW STREAMING PLATFORMS STRATEGIZE DISTRIBUTION OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION Whether we speak of Millennials or of Gen Zs books, music, films and TV Shows remain a constant. From cassettes and DVDs to mobile […]
GHIBLI AI ART AND COPYRIGHT: THE COPYRIGHT DILEMMA OF GHIBLI STYLE CREATIONS AND THE LOOMING LEGAL BATTLES AHEAD
The beginning of use of the artificial intelligence (AI) in the creative space has sparked significant ethical and Legal debates predominantly concerning copyright and licensing. […]
The Metaverse Patent Wars: Ownership, Access, and User Rights in Virtual Realities
Welcome to the Metaverse Imagine a world where you could be in two different places at the same time, where you exist in two different […]
20th Annual Conference of the EPIP Association | “Turning IP Ambitions into Action: Creating Connections, Collaborations, and Communities” | September 10-12, 2025, | University of Antwerp, Belgium
The European Policy for Intellectual Property (EPIP) Association and the University of Antwerp proudly announce the 20th Annual Conference of the European Policy for Intellectual […]
Analyzing the Dynamics of De Minimis Doctrine in Copyright Law
Introduction The new digital age has led to the fostering of increased copyright violations regardless of the nature of work, as a result of which […]