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AI, Copyright, and the Indian Character- Would Disney v. Midjourney Play Out Differently Under Indian Law?

January 30, 2026 admin 0

INTRODUCTION The world of Copyright law is in a state of suspense since Disney and NBC Universal filed a lawsuit against Midjourney, a generative AI […]

COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT BY GENERATIVE AI SYSTEMS

January 30, 2026 admin 0

A Legal Analysis with Reference to ANI v OpenAI ABSTRACT – The advent of generative artificial intelligence systems has posed significant difficulties to copyright law […]

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Personality Rights and Intellectual Property Rights: Emerging Jurisprudence | Launch of our Second edition Newsletter | The IP Press |

January 30, 2026 admin 0

Greetings from The IP Press ! The IP Press proudly launches its Second Edition Newsletter on Personality Rights and Intellectual Property Rights: Emerging Jurisprudence — […]

Copyright Infringement in User-Generated Content Platforms (Reels, Shorts & Memes): Rethinking Liability and Regulation

January 17, 2026 admin 0

Introduction: The Remix Revolution and Its Legal Complexities In the rapid developing world, democratization of the content creation process, through tools such as Instagram reels, […]

BEWARE! Is it YOU or AI? Gen AI and Personality Rights Enigma

December 24, 2025 admin 0

The meteoric rise of generative AI, from crafting lifelike images to mimicking voices, and producing text has blurred the lines between human creativity and algorithmic […]

COPYRIGHT, COLOUR AND CONSUMER CONFUSION: RETHINKING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COPYRIGHT AND TRADE DRESS IN THE DIGITAL ERA.

December 20, 2025 admin 0

Introduction: In today’s digital commercial place, where products have the same engagement as on shelves, the distinction between artistic expression and brand identity becomes blurry. […]

Title Talk: Legal Protection of Film Titles in India

November 14, 2025 admin 0

A film’s title often serves as the audience’s first point of connection with the story. It carriesemotional appeal and recognition in the market. In the […]

The Future of Creativity: Authorship Integrity in the Age of AI and its Complexities in the Music Industry

November 14, 2025 admin 0

This research study explores the intricate intersection of copyright law and Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing the pressing need for clarity in authorship and ownership when AI […]

Swiping Right on Copyright: Dating Apps and the Challenge of User-Generated Content

October 14, 2025 admin 0

Dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and India’s very own TrulyMadly or Aisle are no longer fringe platforms. These platforms are mainstream spaces where […]

THE COPYRIGHT CHALLENGES BEHIND GEMINI’S TRENDING PHOTOS

October 14, 2025 admin 0

META DESCRIPTION The blog focuses on the recent internet trend of generating images using Gemini prompts, which can generate hyper realistic photos within a fraction […]

When Couture Meets the Courtroom: Unstitching the Seams of Pirated Lehenga Lawsuits

October 3, 2025 admin 0

The Designs Act of 2000 has become popular among Indian couture businesses to ban the widespread “lehenga piracy.” House of Anita Dongre v. Rishi Vij […]

WHO HOLDS COPYRIGHT IN AI-GENERATED WORKS? INDIA- US PERSPECTIVE:

September 28, 2025 admin 0

INTRODUCTION: In today’s era, people are highly dependent on Artificial Intelligence (AI), whether it involves drafting an email or the use of AI at the […]

When Worship Becomes Theft: Copyright Crisis in Nigerian Churches

September 28, 2025 admin 0

On August 21, 2025, gospel singer Adeyinka Alaseyori gathered veterans at an event tagged ‘Celebrating the Legends’ in Ikeja, Lagos. From the images and videos […]

From Treaties to Shelves: How IP Clauses in BITs Affect Product Consumption

September 28, 2025 admin 0

When a foreign company wants to set up operations within a particular nation, there are a few factors that it may consider. Flexibility or ease […]

LEGO’s IP Strategy: From Bricks to Brand Universe

September 28, 2025 admin 0

Introduction Lego was a company which started as a small Danish workshop and over the years has become a worldwide phenomenon. Founded in 1932 by […]

When Ideas Aren’t Enough: Dream Girl-2 and the Limits of Copyright

September 28, 2025 admin 0

On a warm August morning in 2025, the Hon’ble Bombay High Court delivered its judgment in Ashim Kumar Bagchi v. Balaji Telefilms Limited, a case […]

IS AI TAKING OVER THE POP INDUSTRY? ARTIST’S RIGHTS AT RISK

September 21, 2025 admin 0

What if the next trending song you hear wasn’t sung by an actual human being at all? What if a new track you thought was […]

Making a Case for Copyrighting Astrological Readings

September 16, 2025 admin 0

Introduction Astrology- especially the Vedic astrology (Jyotisha) practiced in India- connects mathematics, mythology, and spirituality into a unique intellectual endeavour. An astrologer begins with exact […]

Labubu and the Law: Fashion, Fast Fashion, and IP Protection

September 7, 2025 admin 0

Introduction: From Viral Trend to Legal Battleground Pop Mart introduced the world to Labubu, as quirky little collectible that soon became both a viral sensation […]

Remix, Reuse, or Rip-off? Rethinking Copyright and Cultural Exceptions in India’s Music Industry

August 20, 2025 admin 0

ABSTRACT: In this era of digitization and viral content creation, Indian music industry stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation. A resurgence of remixing […]

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Today’s Quiz

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Are you ready to test your IP knowledge?

This sound mark belongs to whom:

https://storage.googleapis.com/theippress/2020/06/0cfa0277-media.wav

The 2017 movie Raabta was alleged to be a copy of the Telugu movie:

Rights conferred by registration are subject to prior user rights under the Trademark Act of 1999

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

Rights conferred by registration are subject to prior user rights under the Trademark Act of 1999

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

A request for Foreign Filing License shall be disposed of by the Indian patent office within:

The term "patent troll" was coined by the staff of which company?

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

Hint: Did you know Shahrukh Khan’s tattoo in Don2 was copyrighted?

Ariana Grande faced Copyright Infringement lawsuit in January 2020 for which of her song?

Before the Copyright Act, 1957 (amended in 2012), which statute governed the copyright
laws in India?

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

A patentee has a right to claim damages for infringement from date of:

'Prior art' in patent law includes

Pre-grant opposition before the Indian Patent Office can be filed by:

The Indian Trademark Act of 1999 provides for Absolute grounds of refusal:

The minimum term of patent protection required as per TRIPS is:

The time limit for filing PCT National phase application in India is:

In "quid-pro-quo", quo stands for:

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

An important consideration for the grant of a patent of an invention is:

India is a member of:

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

Prior art search includes:

Number of classes of ‘works’ under Indian Copyright Law:

The letters ‘FR’ in the term ‘FRAND’ for SEP licensing stands for:

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

The first legislation in India relating to patents was enacted in:

The letters 'ND' in the term 'FRAND' for SEP licensing mean:

What is the period of protection of copyright granted in USA and UK?

Economic rights to performers for their performances fixed in audio-visual fixations were given in which international agreement?

Who is appointed as the WIPO's next Director-General on May 8, 2020, by the consensus of the member states of the (WIPO):

Singer Adele was sued for copyright infringement of which of her song?

Which was the first country to have a full-fledged copyright statute?

Beyonce and Jay Z were recently sued for copyright infringement for which of their song?

Which of these is a geographical indication?

Which of the following is not patentable under the Patents Act of 1970?

What does a trademark protect?

Can Disney sue a cakemaker for making an “Elsa” inspired cake?

A "3-D shape" of a product can be protected under:

The Central Government reviews the Secrecy directions under Indian patent act at the intervals of:

 

 

Taylor Swift was sued for copyright infringement for which of her song?

Economic Rights under the Indian Copyright Act of 1957 are enumerated under:

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

The Protection of Plant Variety and Farmers Right Act, 2001 (PPVFR Act) received the assent of President on:

The Trademark Act of 1999 provides for Absolute grounds of refusal:

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) was established in the year:

The popular symbol for copyright ‘©’ originated in which country?

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