Copyright Protection of Reality Shows and Unscripted Television Formats in India.
Introduction The rapid growth of reality television in India has transformed the way that contemporary media is produced, how audiences engage with media, and how […]
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From Colonial Downward Filtration to Modern Digital Paywalls: The Continuity of Knowledge Inequality
Abstract Knowledge is now locked away behind costly subscriptions and paywalls. Fall of Shadow libraries like Sci-Hub and Sci-Net, after almost five years of a […]
The IP Press Launches: AI IP News Roundup 2025 (Vol. 1)
Greetings from The IP Press! The IP Press Launches: AI IP News Roundup 2025 (Vol. 1) ✍️Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concern for […]
AI, Copyright, and the Indian Character- Would Disney v. Midjourney Play Out Differently Under Indian Law?
INTRODUCTION The world of Copyright law is in a state of suspense since Disney and NBC Universal filed a lawsuit against Midjourney, a generative AI […]
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT BY GENERATIVE AI SYSTEMS
A Legal Analysis with Reference to ANI v OpenAI ABSTRACT – The advent of generative artificial intelligence systems has posed significant difficulties to copyright law […]
Copyright Infringement in User-Generated Content Platforms (Reels, Shorts & Memes): Rethinking Liability and Regulation
Introduction: The Remix Revolution and Its Legal Complexities In the rapid developing world, democratization of the content creation process, through tools such as Instagram reels, […]
BEWARE! Is it YOU or AI? Gen AI and Personality Rights Enigma
The meteoric rise of generative AI, from crafting lifelike images to mimicking voices, and producing text has blurred the lines between human creativity and algorithmic […]
COPYRIGHT, COLOUR AND CONSUMER CONFUSION: RETHINKING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COPYRIGHT AND TRADE DRESS IN THE DIGITAL ERA.
Introduction: In today’s digital commercial place, where products have the same engagement as on shelves, the distinction between artistic expression and brand identity becomes blurry. […]
Title Talk: Legal Protection of Film Titles in India
A film’s title often serves as the audience’s first point of connection with the story. It carriesemotional appeal and recognition in the market. In the […]
The Future of Creativity: Authorship Integrity in the Age of AI and its Complexities in the Music Industry
This research study explores the intricate intersection of copyright law and Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing the pressing need for clarity in authorship and ownership when AI […]
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 […]
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 […]