SpicyIP

AUGUST 6, 2024

Codible Ventures LLP that has initiated a judicial discussion on the protection of artists’ personality rights against the unauthorised use of their voices by AI tools. This is Part II of the two-part post on the recent Bombay High Court (BomHC) order in the case of Arijit Singh v. Legal precedents like Midler v.

Personality Rights 78

Personality Rights Moral Rights Technology Copying 78

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 20, 2023

We stand on the cusp of bidding farewell to 2023 with just 10 days remaining! So, before 2023 turns into yesteryear, let’s see what the past Novembers on SpicyIP (2005 to present) have offered. Although India now has the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 , it doesn’t provide IP protection to databases.

Personality Rights 59

Personality Rights IP Licensing Copyright 59

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, in line with our annual tradition, we take stock of the top IP developments that occurred this year. We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so it’s a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. A special thanks to Mr. G. Nataraj, Ms.

IP 112

IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 112

SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Filo Edtech Inc vs Union Of India & Anr on 16 November, 2023 (Delhi High Court) A Single Judge Bench of the Delhi High Court re-notified the matter for further hearing on November 21. The defendant argued that since the plaintiff’s work was exhibited in public its reproduction will fall under the ambit of fair use.

Intellectual Property 59

Intellectual Property Journalism Patent Application Social Media 59

SpicyIP

OCTOBER 1, 2023

In a “Jhakaas” (a slang for fantastic) news for the actor Anil Kapoor, Delhi High Court granted the actor an interim injunction against use/ misuse of his personality rights. Image from here Image Rights Alright—But Can They Trump Established Rights and Doctrines? But, ‘safety’ against what?

Personality Rights 101

Personality Rights Non-Fungible Tokens Copyright Social Media 101