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Cropping photograph and omitting author's name may infringe moral rights

The IPKat

There is no doubt that photographs can be protected by copyright [ IPKat here , here and here ]. This Kat has found a recent ruling issued by the Paris Court of Appeal concerning a copyright infringement dispute involving photographs. 121-2 al 1 of the CPI , the court dismissed infringement of the right of disclosure.

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[Guest post] ‘Ghiblification’ and the Moral Wrongs of U.S. Copyright Law

The IPKat

Here's what Angela writes: Ghiblification and the Moral Wrongs of U.S. Copyright Law by Angela Chung Do everything by hand, even when using the computer. The Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) provides some moral rights: non-economic rights personal to the author of a work. Castillo v. G&M Realty L.P.,

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Copyright Regulation for Pseudonymous, Anonymous, and Related Creative Works in India

Intepat

Copyright law serves as a vital mechanism for protecting the rights of creators over their original works. In India, the Copyright Act of 1957 provides the legal framework that governs these rights. This legal provision recognizes the rights of authors even when their identities are obscured.

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Limitation period for copyright infringement actions in France

The IPKat

This Kat always eagerly awaits decisions from the French Cour de Cassation, so he was delighted to find out about an important recent decision on copyright (Cour de cassation, 1st Civil Chamber, 15 November 2023, n° 22-23.266). The judgment focuses on a procedural aspect, namely the limitation period for an action for copyright infringement.

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Copyright case law of the German Bundesgerichtshof 2015 – 2019 – Part 1 of 4: Definition of a work, authorship and moral rights

Kluwer Copyright Blog

This first part covers the definition of a work, authorship and moral rights. Parts 2 to 4 will address exploitation rights, related rights, exceptions and limitations, copyright contract law and enforcement. Germany has always had an extensive judicial practice in copyright law. 4, (2) UrhG. [1].

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YouTube/Cyando – Lessons for the Egyptian Copyright Legislator

Kluwer Copyright Blog

The so-called “conditional irresponsibility” of online content-sharing service providers (OCSSPs) with regards to copyright infringements is a never-ending, vexing, and daunting topic not only for scholars (see here , here , here and here ), but also for the European Court of Justice itself (CJEU). Overview of the Egyptian Copyright Law.

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[Guest post] Navigating the high notes: Taylor Swift's copyright dispute

The IPKat

The IPKat is pleased to host the following guest post by Katfriend Caroline Theunis (Bar of the Province of Antwerp) on the copyright troubles of music superstar and copyright-savvy artist Taylor Swift. After Swift had found herself dissatisfied with the way in which BMR had made use of its rights, she decided to re-record the albums.