IPilogue

AUGUST 16, 2022

C-42 , the following conditions must be met for a copyright to be conferred to an author of an artistic work:(1) the work must be original; (2) the person must be the author of the work; and (3) they must, at the date of its creation, be either a Canadian citizen or a citizen of a signatory country on the Berne Convention (para 26).

Copyright Infringement 104

Copyright Infringement Copyright Registration Social Media 104

The IPKat

JANUARY 17, 2024

In 2015, the Romanian Academy/National Foundation for Science and Art, published a book that allegedly incorporated Slușanschi’s critical edition. It is clear to me that the InfoSoc right applies to instances of both literal and non-literal copying (a clear example being the photo-fit at issue in Painer !)

Derivative Work 137

Derivative Work Editing Copyright Music 137

IPilogue

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In 2015, the Cowichan Tribes were faced with the issue yet again when Ralph Lauren launched their own line of Cowichan sweaters. It is likely that tattoos would fall under the Copyright Act under section 5(1), which delineates artistic works as expressions through visual medium. Current State of the Law on Tattoo Designs.

Ownership 102

Ownership Intellectual Property Artwork Copyright Law 102

IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This IP protection ensures that other designers, whether direct competitors or producers of knock-off jewelry or imitation jewelry, do not ruin their reputation or copy their designs so as to reduce the value of their jewelry and lose out on potential sales. Section 2(c) of the Copyright Act defines what “artistic work” is.

Designs 52

Designs Design Copyright Artistic Work 52

IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 29, 2024

It usually entails review, commentary, satire, comedy, criticism over the original work. Even though Section 52 of the Copyright Act classifies any artistic work under fair use, it is imperative to note that it does not safeguard total imitation of a work. Varsha Productions, 2015 SCC OnLine Mad 158. [7]

Personality Rights 98

Personality Rights Fair Use Privacy Intellectual Property Law 98

IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 22, 2024

The domain of copyright deals with the literary, musical, dramatic, and artistic works, and cinematograph films. Before the digital era, copyright protected tangible art or works, allowing authors to easily regulate usage, copies, and earnings.

Ownership 52

Ownership Copyright Fair Use Intellectual Property 52

SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

The plaintiff alleged that the defendant’s use of “Café Social” for its restaurant in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh infringes its trademark as it copied the “Social” word mark and the plaintiff’s distinctive artwork representing its trademark. Dr Reddy S Laboratories Limited vs Neutec Healthcare Pvt.

Trademark 59

Trademark Registration Copyright Patent 59