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Mickey Mouse a Copyright Icon to Public Domain Potential : A critical Analysis

September 4, 2024 admin 3

Introduction The great Mickey Mouse, the beloved cartoon character whose copyright protection by Walt Disney concluded last December. The imminent transition of Mickey Mouse from […]

Illayaraja And the Battle for the Composers’ Right

June 28, 2024 admin 1

The well-known music director Illayaraja is not just famous for his lovely tunes but also for defending his creative rights against other parties. In 2017, […]

AI voice cloning through the lens of copyright laws: challenges on the rights of singers

June 9, 2024 admin 1

Introduction There is a gradual rise in AI and Deepfake technologies, the world has now begun to see moves of its use by the music […]

The Copyright System and the SDGs: An Ajegunle Story

May 27, 2024 Seun Lari-Williams 1

You stretched out your calloused hands Switched on your weed-infested smile And spread our battled history Like a tattered mat for my calling feet… – […]

Defending Creativity: The Copyright Infringement Battle Against ZINCE WATCH PLUS

March 11, 2024 Shreya Kapoor 1

Introduction The intellectual property fraternity has recently witnessed a significant milestone. In the recent landmark legal victory, the plaintiff, Tata Sons won a copyright infringement […]

Are AI-Generated Content Covered by Nigerian Copyright Law?

February 17, 2024 Seun Lari-Williams 1

As AI-based content creation tools become more prevalent, questions arise regarding their coverage under Copyright Law. Imagine a situation where an AI-generated image shared on […]

Guardians of Stardoms: Navigating the Complex Terrain of Personality Rights

February 6, 2024 Shreya Gupta 1

Read the part 1 here: https://www.theippress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=5816&action=edit PART 2 The second part delves into the challenges AI presents to celebrities, artists, and lookalikes. It discusses the […]

Copyright and AI: Deciphering Ownership and Authorship in AI-Generated Works

February 4, 2024 Aditi Agrawal 4

INTRODUCTION In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), the rise of AI-generated creations has sparked fascinating inquiries into the realms of copyright, ownership, […]

Exploring the Copyright complexities of Religious Scriptures – A blend of ancient wisdom and modern legality

January 25, 2024 Dharshini P 0

Let’s delve into a journey of copyright on Religious Scriptures, where the sacred Religious books encounter Intellectual Property rights giving rise to discussions on ownership […]

ADR in Top AI Copyright Cases: Impeding Much Needed Precedents

January 10, 2024 Seun Lari-Williams 0

There has been a lot of push for adopting alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for intellectual property cases.[1] However, is ADR a good idea when it […]

Divine Copyright, AI-Generated Works, and the Hypocrisy of Copyright Law

December 26, 2023 Seun Lari-Williams 0

AI-Generated works and works attributed to gods, higher powers, or other divine beings possess a similarity: they both raise questions about copyright and non-human authorship. […]

Between Originality and Replication: The Intricate Dance of GUI Copyright in Delhi High Court’s Hulm Entertainment Case

December 14, 2023 Amisha Mittal 0

The ongoing legal dispute in the realm of intellectual property between Hulm Entertainment, the plaintiff, and Fantasy Sports, the defendant, currently awaiting adjudication before the […]

Copyright Indemnity Policies for Generative AI: Are Users Actually Safe?

November 5, 2023 Prachi Mathur 0

 Introduction With the expansion of Generative AI technology across platforms and applications, developers are battling with a slew of copyright litigations. For instance, recently, a […]

Parody vs. Pastiche in the Pelham Saga: Copyright Boundaries Explored in European and Indian Contexts

October 19, 2023 Amisha Mittal 1

In the world of copyright law, the boundaries and definitions of various terms can often be a source of intense legal debate and scrutiny. One […]

Decentralized Dispute Resolution for Digital Copyright Disputes?

October 14, 2023 Seun Lari-Williams 0

In today’s digital age, the copyright industry faces a formidable challenge: the scarcity of accessible avenues for resolving disputes, particularly those involving low monetary value […]

Streaming Dynamics Altered: Appreciating Delhi HC’s ‘Dynamic+ Injunction’ against Rogue Streaming Websites

October 13, 2023 Tejaswini Kaushal 0

Introduction In a groundbreaking ruling, the Delhi High Court has taken a decisive step to prevent the unauthorized streaming and downloading of copyrighted content from […]

From Inspiration to Imitation: The Copyright Drama Unfolding

October 12, 2023 Sonal Sinha 0

The Delhi High Court has issued a summons to a digital platform called ‘People of India (POI)’ following a copyright infringement lawsuit brought forth by […]

Delhi High Court’s Landmark Order: Protecting Anil Kapoor’s Persona in the Age of AI – An Indian Legal Perspective

October 9, 2023 Amisha Mittal 0

In a groundbreaking decision that has far-reaching implications for the world of entertainment, privacy, and artificial intelligence (AI), the Delhi High Court recently passed an […]

Bombay High Court Refuses to Stay the Release of Dream Girl 2

September 27, 2023 Ananya Tiwari 0

INTRODUCTION: Lights, Camera and deja vu! It’s not the first time a Bollywood film is accused of being a copy or plagiarism. The world of […]

Melodic Legalese: Navigating Dua Lipa’s Third Copyright Challenge in Levitating

September 1, 2023 Amisha Mittal 0

This article delves into the intricate and multifaceted legal clash involving Bosko Kante, the ingenious creator of the ElectroSpit talk box, and the internationally acclaimed […]

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Are you ready to test your IP knowledge?

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

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

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

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

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

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

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

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

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

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

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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

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

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

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

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

Prior art search includes:
Rights conferred by registration are subject to prior user rights under the Trademark Act of 1999

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

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

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

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

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

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

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

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

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

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

'Prior art' in patent law includes

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

India is a member of:

Which of these is a geographical indication?

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

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

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

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

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

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

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

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

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

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

What does a trademark protect?

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

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

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

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

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

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

 

 

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

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

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

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