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Battle of the Brushes: Are Makeup Artists Left in Copyright’s (Eye)shadow?

IPilogue

With tech becoming ever more sophisticated, users can now opt to express themselves with filters that seamlessly blend vibrant eyeshadow or sparkly lipstick designs (among many others!) 5(1) of the Copyright Act , copyrights subsist in artistic works such as photographs or paintings. to their face. Spoiler alert, it depends.

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Limited Edition Products and their IP Protection

IIPRD

While copyright protects the originality of the expression behind the product, design preserves the overall appearance and aesthetic look of the product. COPYRIGHT OR DESIGN. It is possible for a product to fall under both Copyright and Design categories. But how can these Limited-Edition Products be protected? TRADEMARK.

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COPYRIGHT AND TATTOOS

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

The section 2(c) of the 1957 Copyright Act of India defines ‘artistic work’ as any work that includes engraving, sculpture, painting, or a photograph. So what kind of works, provided they meet the requirement, qualify for copyright protection? Understanding tattoos through the lens of copyright What exactly is a tattoo?

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Tricky Tattoo

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

The section 2(c) of the 1957 Copyright Act of India defines ‘artistic work’ as any work that includes engraving, sculpture, painting, or a photograph. So what kind of works, provided they meet the requirement, qualify for copyright protection? Understanding tattoos through the lens of copyright What exactly is a tattoo?

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (April 29- May 05)

SpicyIP

The MHC in Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC vs Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs clarified the role of the ‘person skilled in the art’ (PSITA) in determining non-obviousness. The plaintiff also holds trademark registration for “Serpenti ” etc. The Court also relied on Lava International Ltd.

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Fashion Imitations and Legal Threads: Navigating Intellectual Property Rights in India

IIPRD

Abstract In the dynamic realm of the fashion industry, the saying ‘following in someone’s footsteps’ takes on a new dimension, where the replication of designs is not a mere stride but a strategic dance. Up-and-coming artists can exhibit their work to attract attention and serve as an inspiration to well-known brands.