Storytellers’ Wars: Humans of Bombay v People of India (2023).
The digital storytelling platforms Humans of Bombay (HOB) and People of India (POI) have been engrossed in a legal battle which has created quite a […]
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Voice Theft in the Digital Age: Bombay High Court’s Landmark Ruling on AI and Personality Rights
Case: Arijit Singh vs Codible Ventures LLP, COM IPR SUIT (L) NO.23443 OF 2024, Judgement dt. July 26, 2024 Introduction: The Bombay High Court’s recent ruling […]
Mickey Mouse a Copyright Icon to Public Domain Potential : A critical Analysis
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
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
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 […]