SpicyIP

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Spadika Jayaraj discussed a case where the Delhi High Court dismissed a suit by a media house accusing copyright infringement on its database of users. The issue has often arisen in the context of protecting confidential information through copyright law. E.g., see Prateek Surisetti’s post here and Niyati Prabhu’s post here.

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Personality Rights IP Licensing Copyright 59

Intepat

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Introduction Intellectual property laws are generally divided into industrial property and copyright. While copyright is distinct from other forms of intellectual property by focusing on personal rights, its primary role is to manage and protect knowledge.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Publishing Copyright Law Copyright 52

Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

International Variations: Similar rights exist in other countries, often referred to as “personality rights” or “rights of persona.” Right of Publicity v First Amendment And, like copyright infringement, Right of Publicity is also subject to First Amendment defenses.

Social Media 98

Social Media Copyright Infringement Copyright Law 98

SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

Several petitions in the Madras High Court challenged the validity of rule 29(4) of the Copyright Rules, 2013. The petitioner contented that Jayalalithaa’s personality rights and her family’s privacy rights should be protected and that the productions may be incorrect and misleading. Saregama India Limited v.

IP 143

IP Intellectual Property Copyright Trademark 143

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Weve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so its a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. The decision by Punjab and Haryana High Court is also notable for explicitly stating that one needs to be a celebrity to be able to claim personality rights.

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IP Invention Patent Copyright 105