SpicyIP

AUGUST 27, 2021

The article endorses an intellectual property approach to understand the right and its infringement. This is achieved by understanding the parallels between publicity right and trademark law. Throughout the article, the author derives insights from US case laws which have had a considerable influence on Indian courts.

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SpicyIP

JULY 29, 2021

This post only deals with copyrightability of fonts from artistic work perspective and does not explore the copyrightability of fonts as code or literary works. Debunking the ‘no copyright for fonts’ Argument. This is perhaps why fonts cannot be copyrighted in the US.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriend Jakub Wyczik (University of Silesia in Katowice) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the application of copyright subsistence criteria. Note that the Berne Convention speaks of writings, lectures, paintings or sculptures (Article 2(1)).

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 5, 2023

The Court applies Italian law cross-border to the unitary set of conducts, based on an economic-functional link among all company divisions, indicating as the main criterion of connection with Italian jurisdiction the forum damni ex Article 20 of the Italian code of civil procedure (c.p.c.),

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

this article ) and is now generating truckloads of cash for many lawyers. If you’re selling your personality rights, make sure you understand the implications!!! Because copyright law lets me, I’m reproducing the dog treats recipe below. ” Unfortunately, that relationship did not go well.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Introduction There is no exact legislation in India concerning regulating the publicity rights of a sports athlete. Through various proceedings from the Court of law, Publicity rights are inherent in Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India. [i]

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Intepat

MAY 16, 2023

Recently, Amitabh Bachchan’s voice and his image had been used by various persons for commercial purposes without his consent. Since he is a well-known person and has publicity rights attached to his name and photographs, the infringers faced legal action. What are Publicity Rights? Additionally, Sec. Under this Act, Sec.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

Similar to the Delhi High Court judgment above, this Court in its interim order found that a prima facie case had been established to uphold the petitioner’s right to be forgotten. In this case, the right to be forgotten was located in Article 21 of the Constitution and a post Puttaswamy framework.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

Goldsmith et al sheds light on different perspectives of copyright law in common law and civil law countries. This brief post dives into this duality, as exampled by American and Brazilian law. In Brazil, limitations to copyright law are provided in an exemplary manner.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 11, 2023

Image Sources: Shutterstock] ‘Donjishi’ is another form of copyright infringement of a manga creator. Donjinshiisa self-published fan bookthatuses the existing manga characters violating the personality rights of the characters as was established in the famous caseof V.T.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 9, 2024

But in multi-country transactions, such as when a library in country A wants to provide an article to a researcher via a library in country B, we need to know if there are identical or similar exceptions in A and B that cover the acts in the same manner. Group III: Others, like China’s 3d amendment to Chinese copyright law.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

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. The Court delineated instances like parody and satire where free speech in the context of well-known persons may be protected.

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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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Intepat

OCTOBER 28, 2024

One such issue relates to copyright, particularly in the context of NFTs. This article will delve into the key copyright challenges associated with NFTs and their implications for the creative industry. Issues Pertaining to the Use of NFTs in Copyright Firstly, there is no legislation to regulate the NFTs in India.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 17, 2024

The Court, on a prima facie assessment held that the alleged prior art cited by the defendant were dissimilar to the suit design and reiterated that mosiacing is not permissible i.e. an article cannot be broken down into parts, integers, or elements for comparison.

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