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 […]
Artificial Intelligence and the future of IP rights in Nigeria
Meet Ola, a music producer always on the lookout for new ways to make better music. He discovered an AI music composition software and saw […]
Understanding the Impact of the IPR Regime on the Indian Real Estate Industry
Construction is one of those industries where reputation and innovative designs are quite important. Therefore, robust IP protection and enforcement not only serves to dissuade rivals but, more crucially, may boost a construction firm’s worth and reputation beyond anything else. This article seeks to explain the nexus between various forms of intellectual property and the real estate industry and aims to create a strong argument in favour of why players of this industry should protect and enforce intellectual property seriously.
2022 IPR NOTEWORTHY JUDGEMENTS- THE IP PRESS
Greetings from The IP Press! We wish you a very Happy 2023! This document contains the compilation of significant judgments of 2022 which are related […]
Free Quiz in Intellectual Property Rights- The IP Press (3rd January 2023)
Celebrate new beginnings with friends, family, and a fun Intellectual Property trivia quiz this year! We are delighted to organize a Quiz competition on intellectual […]
Intellectual Property in the FIFA World Cup Finals: Technology and Branding Galore
Background Ecuador’s disbelief as the opening goal of the 2022 World Cup was disallowed by new semi-automated offside technology,[1] Germany’s wing-shaped, maroon graphic jersey[2] worn […]
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 […]
Call for Submissions- The IP Press Law Review, Volume I, Issue II
About the law review The IP Press Law Review (IPPLR) is an initiative of The IP Press to extend our objectives of spreading awareness on […]
Free certificate course on basics of IPR
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 […]
Issues to Watch as Nigerian Advertising Regulator tackles Meta
Nigeria’s advertising and marketing industry, concerning which there has long been an outcry of over-regulation, has now been burdened with even more regulations.[i] The Advertising Regulatory […]
Last 24 hours to register – Certificate Course on Fashion Law
The fashion industry generates millions of revenue and contributes significantly to the GDP of the nation. Hence, there have been numerous laws and regulations governing […]
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 […]
Certificate Course on Fashion Law by The IP Press [50 seats only]
The fashion industry generates millions of revenue and contributes significantly to the GDP of the nation. Hence, there have been numerous laws and regulations governing […]
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, […]
IP LAWS AND BLOCKCHAIN: BEYOND THE GLAZING CRYSTAL BALL
Blockchain is a modern evolving technology that tends to create a transparent platform to serve the purpose of transferring information which could be a fast, […]