IPilogue

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

These events point to two prevalent issues within the current legal framework: First, that current intellectual property laws do not properly acknowledge collective ownership over shared culture within Indigenous communities and second, whether tattoo designs have the potential to be protected through copyright laws. v Datafile Ltd. ,

Ownership 103

Ownership Intellectual Property Artwork Copyright Law 103

SpicyIP

MAY 20, 2024

Shamnad Basheer 1976-2019; taken at NUJS, Kolkata circa 2009. SpicyIP Tidbit: Delhi High Court grants an Ex-parte Ad interim Injunction to Designer Gaurav Gupta On DHC’s recent interim injunction to designer Gaurav Gupta, Surabhi highlights the problem with the Court’s one glove fits all approach in this tidbit.

Trademark 45

Trademark Advertising Advertising Copyright 45

43(B)log

AUGUST 9, 2024

2014: ECJ said that the court didn’t need to designate technical measures—could order an outcome prohibition; transmission entities have to effectively achieve site-blocking. Japan was earliest, in 2009. Not using for personal enjoyment = exception the broadest we’ve seen. Strong emphasis on moral rights in continental Europe.

Fair Use 59

Fair Use Moral Rights Law IP 59