AI Art: Landmark precedent in the making
‘Artificial Intelligence (AI)’ which once was a myth in the world of computer programming, is now a reality at the hands of the commons. Not […]
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COPYRIGHT OR COPYLEFT: BALANCING THE NEED FOR SOFTWARE ACCESSIBILITY AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION
Creators seldom do not appreciate their intellectual creations being exploited and built further upon by third parties for free, however to the contrary, the software […]
NFTs vis-à-vis Copyright: An Overview
INTRODUCTION The term “non-fungible token” refers to a token that is not fungible i.e. non-interchangeable unit of data stored on a blockchain, a form of […]
Analyzing the Contentious Section 52(1)(za) of the Copyright Act, 1957
In the present article, the author seeks to understand the controversy surrounding Section 52(1)(za), a fair use provision exempting wedding events from requiring a copyright license for the music played therein. A recent judgement involving an Expert is used as the basis and the reasons for dissent are enumerated. Further, the contentious section is looked at from a modern perspective whilst revealing a major drawback and a method to plug the same is suggested.
Delving deeper into the concept of copyright infringement
Introduction- The concept of copyright has evolved over the past few decades as technology has revolutionised how we live and work. Unmistakable is the reality […]
Certificate course on Copyright Law (7th January 2023- 29th January 2023)
ABOUT THE COURSE The IP Press is delighted to launch its flagship course on Copyright Law which is one of the dynamic and ever-booming laws […]
Way Maker, Miracle Worker, and Beatmakers: Are Music Producers Entitled to Royalties?
Introduction Time and again, we hear producers complaining about being cheated out of publishing splits or not getting due credit. Earlier this year, it was […]
Ayyappanum Koshiyum Remake Rights: Note on a Producer’s Right in ‘Dubbing’ a ‘Remade’ Film
From a purely viewer’s standpoint, the author of the original Malayalam film, Ayyappanum Koshiyum, is the rightful owner of the Hindi-dubbed version of ‘Bheemla Nayak,’ as […]
Hollywood, Bollywood, Nollywood: Legal Issues in Film Production
The film industry is a multi-faceted segment of the economy that affects people in ways that go beyond entertainment—it is a driver of social change, […]
COPYMARK: MERCHANDISING OF FICTIONAL CHARACTERS & ITS POSSIBLE PROTECTION
Introduction The competitive globalized world, has made business entity to do every possible effort to promote and brand its product. Consequently, different types of marks […]
Copyright Perspectives on NFT: The Digital Entanglement
Introduction Non-fungible tokens are packets of data stored on block chain, which can form the subject matter of transactions and taxation. They have varied uses, […]
Has Disney’s sway on U.S. Copyright Law reached its tail end? Re-visiting the peculiar copyright of the maiden Mickey Mouse character
Introduction Mickey Mouse, as we know the character today, debuted in Walt Disney’s November 18, 1928, production of Steamboat Willie.[1] Generating over 19 billion dollars […]
Are Memes Protected by Copyright Law?
Introduction In 2005, Matt Furie created the now well known ‘Pepe the Frog’ cartoon. Completely unintentionally , it went on to become an immensely popular […]
Can advertising campaigns be protected under Intellectual Property?
Delhi High Court in the case of Bright Lifecare Pvt Ltd v Vini Cosmetics Pvt Ltd Do you want to buy shoes? You searched them […]
Levitating Copyright in Music: Is there any room for Wiggling their way out of infringement and letting the song Live?
Introduction Two suits have been filed against the English artist Dua Lipa for copyright infringement, as her song “Levitating” was alleged to be a duplicate […]
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 […]
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 […]