Swiping Right on Copyright: Dating Apps and the Challenge of User-Generated Content
Dating apps such as Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and India’s very own TrulyMadly or Aisle are no longer fringe platforms. These platforms are mainstream spaces where […]
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THE COPYRIGHT CHALLENGES BEHIND GEMINI’S TRENDING PHOTOS
META DESCRIPTION The blog focuses on the recent internet trend of generating images using Gemini prompts, which can generate hyper realistic photos within a fraction […]
When Couture Meets the Courtroom: Unstitching the Seams of Pirated Lehenga Lawsuits
The Designs Act of 2000 has become popular among Indian couture businesses to ban the widespread “lehenga piracy.” House of Anita Dongre v. Rishi Vij […]
WHO HOLDS COPYRIGHT IN AI-GENERATED WORKS? INDIA- US PERSPECTIVE:
INTRODUCTION: In today’s era, people are highly dependent on Artificial Intelligence (AI), whether it involves drafting an email or the use of AI at the […]
When Worship Becomes Theft: Copyright Crisis in Nigerian Churches
On August 21, 2025, gospel singer Adeyinka Alaseyori gathered veterans at an event tagged ‘Celebrating the Legends’ in Ikeja, Lagos. From the images and videos […]
From Treaties to Shelves: How IP Clauses in BITs Affect Product Consumption
When a foreign company wants to set up operations within a particular nation, there are a few factors that it may consider. Flexibility or ease […]
LEGO’s IP Strategy: From Bricks to Brand Universe
Introduction Lego was a company which started as a small Danish workshop and over the years has become a worldwide phenomenon. Founded in 1932 by […]
When Ideas Aren’t Enough: Dream Girl-2 and the Limits of Copyright
On a warm August morning in 2025, the Hon’ble Bombay High Court delivered its judgment in Ashim Kumar Bagchi v. Balaji Telefilms Limited, a case […]
IS AI TAKING OVER THE POP INDUSTRY? ARTIST’S RIGHTS AT RISK
What if the next trending song you hear wasn’t sung by an actual human being at all? What if a new track you thought was […]
Making a Case for Copyrighting Astrological Readings
Introduction Astrology- especially the Vedic astrology (Jyotisha) practiced in India- connects mathematics, mythology, and spirituality into a unique intellectual endeavour. An astrologer begins with exact […]
Labubu and the Law: Fashion, Fast Fashion, and IP Protection
Introduction: From Viral Trend to Legal Battleground Pop Mart introduced the world to Labubu, as quirky little collectible that soon became both a viral sensation […]
Remix, Reuse, or Rip-off? Rethinking Copyright and Cultural Exceptions in India’s Music Industry
ABSTRACT: In this era of digitization and viral content creation, Indian music industry stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation. A resurgence of remixing […]
Free Certificate Course on Basics of IPR | Dates: 30th August – 7th September 2025
About the course Intellectual property is the currency of the tech world. The pharmaceutical patent for Lipitor generated over $100 billion in revenue, the copyright […]
Analysing Duality of Protection under Copyright Act and Design Act
Introduction Intellectual property rights (IPR) have transformed the way people perceive creative intellectual work. IPR is an amalgamation of various distinct rights, which sometimes overlap […]
Prompt. Generate. Infringe? Midjourney and the War for Creative Control
A micro start-up of Sans Frangois, with less than a dozen staff members and reportedly $300 million in revenue in 2024, is now facing a […]
IP Day Goes Desi: Court Upholds Copyright in Indian Classical Music
In a recent judgement dated April 25, the Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction in favour of the Plaintiff in a copyright infringement suit […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]