When Image is Everything: Unpacking the Morality Clauses in Celebrity Endorsement Contracts
Introduction Celebrity endorsement can be a match made in branding heaven – until a scandal happens. In the era of social media, where a star’s […]
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LICENSING V. CO-PRODUCTION: HOW STREAMING PLATFORMS STRATEGIZE DISTRIBUTION OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION Whether we speak of Millennials or of Gen Zs books, music, films and TV Shows remain a constant. From cassettes and DVDs to mobile […]
The Metaverse Patent Wars: Ownership, Access, and User Rights in Virtual Realities
Welcome to the Metaverse Imagine a world where you could be in two different places at the same time, where you exist in two different […]
20th Annual Conference of the EPIP Association | “Turning IP Ambitions into Action: Creating Connections, Collaborations, and Communities” | September 10-12, 2025, | University of Antwerp, Belgium
The European Policy for Intellectual Property (EPIP) Association and the University of Antwerp proudly announce the 20th Annual Conference of the European Policy for Intellectual […]
THE LEGAL IMPACT OF THE AI ACT ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the game across industries, but it also brings a major headache for intellectual property (IP) laws, especially copyright. The European […]
WHAT’S IN A NAME?: WHY NOVARTIS WON AN INJUNCTION AGAINST NOVITAS
The case of Novartis AG & Anr. v. Novitas Lifesciences & Anr.[1] revolves around a trademark dispute where Novartis, a globally recognized pharmaceutical company, has […]
Forum Shopping or Fair Play? Netflix’s Jurisdictional Challenge Examined
The case Los Gatos Production Services India LLP v. Wunderbar Films Pvt. Ltd.[1] brings to light a crucial jurisdictional debate in copyright law, questioning whether […]
Stolen Stories or Legal Loopholes?: Dissecting the Sky Force Copyright Dispute
Copyright disputes in the film industry are not new, but they continue to test the delicate balance between intellectual property rights and commercial interests. The […]
When a Name Becomes Untouchable: The Delhi HC’s Ruling on “PETER ENGLAND”
The recent case of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. v. Friends Inc[1]. highlights a significant development in Indian trademark law, particularly regarding the enforcement […]
SRAI’s Registration as a Copyright Society: A Landmark Victory for Indian Screenwriters
The Screenwriters Rights Association of India (SRAI) has been recognized as a Copyright Society under the Copyright Act, 1957 on December 30th, 2024. This marks […]
Certificate Course on Media and Entertainment Laws (2nd March to 23rd March 2025)- The IP Press
Are you passionate about the world of media and entertainment? Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of the legal intricacies that govern these […]
THE LIMITS OF FAME: CAN A WELL-KNOWN TRADEMARK BLOCK AN HONEST USER?
The recent trademark dispute between Paragon Polymer Products Pvt. Ltd. and Sumar Chand Nahar[1] brings to light a crucial question in Indian trademark law: Does […]
From Studio to Courtroom: The Copyright Drama Behind ‘En Iniya Pon Nilave’
The recent Delhi High Court ruling in Saregama India Ltd. v. Vels Films International Ltd. & Ors.[1] has reignited the debate over copyright ownership in […]
Cybersecurity and Intellectual Property: Safeguarding Digital Resources in the Age of Cyber Threats
Intellectual property (IP) has become one of an organization’s most valuable assets in the digital age. Businesses rely significantly on their intellectual property (IP) to […]
PE OR NOT TO PE: THE LEGAL BATTLE OVER FINTECH BRANDING
The fintech industry in India has seen rapid growth, with digital payments becoming an essential part of daily transactions. In this landscape, trademarks play a […]
IP Rights as a Powerful Shield Against Caste-Based Atrocities: The Historic Victory of Dr. Uke and Dr. Das
“I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo […]
Gaming the Rankings: Unpacking Defamation and Free Speech in Play Games 24×7 v. Skoch Group
In a digital era where rankings and reviews significantly influence consumer choices, what happens when these rankings are alleged to be biased, defamatory, and self-serving? […]
Copyright and Contract Law at the Forefront: Mercy Chinwo’s Legal Dispute with Former Manager
The Nigerian music industry has become a global sensation,[i] providing a platform for artists to express their creativity and export Nigerian culture. This is even […]
Copyright in the Cosmos: Who Owns the Data Beamed Down from Space?
Introduction Deep into the solar system, NASA’s Perseverance Rover scours the red landscape of Mars collecting rock samples and sending back data across to Earth. […]
The Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge and Copyright Law
Introduction Nowadays, one can rarely watch a Nollywood movie without seeing the magnificent Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge in Lagos, Nigeria. It is a modern marvel that […]