Is “JugJugg Jeeyo” based on a stolen script?
When we hear Bollywood, the first picture that comes to our mind is lots of drama, music, and a colorful world. They are known for […]
Copyright
Can’t Tell Him Nothing: An Opinion on the Suit Against Kanye for Sampling
Recently, it has been widely reported that Bishop David P. Moten, a Texas pastor is suing Kanye West (“Ye”) for copyright infringement over allegations that Ye used unauthorized samples […]
SCIHUB V PUBLISHERS: THEORETICALLY INTRODUCING AND REMOVING BARRIERS IN ACCESS TO RESEARCH (Part-2)
Read Part-1 here. The following section explores the theoretical arguments supporting platforms such as SciHub, Libgen. i. There is no infringement as the use of […]
SCIHUB V PUBLISHERS: THEORETICALLY INTRODUCING AND REMOVING BARRIERS IN ACCESS TO RESEARCH (Part-1)
Introduction SciHub and Libgen have emerged as platforms offering solace to students and researchers, by providing access to millions of research papers and books. However, […]
COPYRIGHT PROTECTION IN STAND-UP COMEDY
Standup comedy has become the new buzz around town. Where earlier comedians were used only as fillers on stage or shows, now they are doing […]
AN INDIE MUSIC LABEL AND AN INDIAN PRODUCTION COMPANY FUELLED OVER CINDERELLA OF IP LAWS
Copyright is referred to as the ‘Cinderella of Intellectual Property Law’ as it plays a very important role in the IP regime. Copyright protects authors, […]
CANVAS OF SKIN – HOW MUCH DOES IT COST THE ARTIST?
In an era where present-day art and the artists know no definite form, it is important to highlight the protection (or lack of) available to […]
Carrying “business of issuing licenses” of Copyright- Prohibited in India
Introduction: In a recent decision dated December 1, 2021 (“Order”) passed by the Madras High Court (“Court”) in the case of M/s.Novex Communications Pvt. Ltd. […]
BADAM BADAM A DADA KACHA BADAM – A TRAGIC MUSIC RIGHT INFRINGEMENT OF A PEANUT HAWKER
The Bengali folk Jingle “Kacha Badam” has currently taken social media by storm, and everyone is grooving to the tunes of it. The catchy tunes […]
Swiggy’s Ambush Marketing goes unnoticed – or does it?
Nowadays, brands are implementing their creative advertising and marketing strategies in full swing. From Zomato’s notifications to Cred’s TV adverts, businesses are trying out new […]