Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Photographs are under the subject matter of copyright which means that photographs are artistic works that attract copyright protection. In India, photographs enjoy copyright protection under Section 2 (c) i of the Copyright Act, 1957 , which mentions the certain types of artistic works granted copyright protection in India.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Under Section 2(c) of The Copyright Act of 1957 , the label is an original artistic work. As per NTC’s statement, both SSPL and SK Oil Industries couldn’t claim copyright in the artistic work. The label in question was designed by an employee of SK Oil Industries. For more visit: [link].

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

AUGUST 29, 2024

This was on the basis that the control panel itself could not be considered an “artistic work”. That means we finally might have clarity in the UK on whether a work that is a 3D work, has to be an ‘artistic work’ in order for copyright to be enforced; in other words: does the Cofemel approach apply in the UK or not?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The depiction of Santa Claus in Coca-Cola’s winter advertisement was done by artist Haddon Sundblom but because this artistic work was based on a real person, it could not be granted copyright protection as it was not unique. The post Santa Clause and IP appeared first on Biswajit Sarkar Blog.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

Applying this standard, the Court held “parody has an obvious claim to transformative value,” because “it can provide social benefit, by shedding light on an earlier work, and, in the process, creating a new one.” Goldsmith (Guest Blog Post) appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. 4th 26, 32 (2d Cir.

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

It was remarkable to see the incredible new technology on display and how intellectual property was being used to protect inventions and works. In this blog, I will endeavour to answer the most frequently asked questions from the show, to provide you with the tools to protect your works and alleviate any concerns you may have.

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IPilogue

MARCH 14, 2023

Judge Rakoff held that the Rogers v Grimaldi test for artistic works applies where the key inquiry is whether the trademark was used to mislead the public. This test was applied as opposed to the Gruner + Jahr test, which applies where no artistic work is involved.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 6, 2024

For writers, artists, musicians and other creators in India, knowing how to register their copyrights can be a valuable asset. Abstract This blog provides complete information to go about the registration for copyright in a systematic manner with due incorporation of all steps required to help creators of the works of art.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 29, 2022

Copyright safeguards works made by a genuine creator in a variety of genres, including literary, musical, theatrical, and artistic works. There is, however, a procedure that must be followed in order to register the copyright for all such works. HOW LONG DOES COPYRIGHT LAST FOR? . ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA OF COPYRIGHT HOLDER.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Mr Sheridan appealed the judge’s declaration that “ [t]he graphic user interface, the graphic displays produced by the Software when in use, and the ONE logo … are artistic works: a. Both sides appealed to the Court of Appeal. in which copyright subsists; b. of which Andrew Mitchell is the author; and c. of which THJ is the owner ”.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

Copyright registration in India ensures protection for various types of works, such as literary works (e.g., books, articles, poems), artistic works (e.g., paintings, photographs, sculptures), musical works, cinematographic films, sound recordings, computer programs, and many more.

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Copyright law “protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture.” It also protects images, photos, videos, and other written work, such as blog posts.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Given the fact that the copyright law was originally framed to protect literary and artistic works, it needs to be seen how much the law has evolved to grant protection to digitalized works. Copyright is basically the legal protection given to any creator of an original literary or artistic work.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 21, 2023

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? The post Tricky Tattoo appeared first on Biswajit Sarkar Blog.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 28, 2024

The blog will address the legal protection of film titles and answer the big question of whether anyone can make another DDLJ. 1] The Copyright Act protects certain types of works, which are included in Section 13. Cyril Amarchnad Corporate Blogs (Dec. Film titles are essentially the bridge between the viewers and the film.

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Dear Rich IP Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

clearance for some of the works. Although most countries have placed the artist's works in the public domain (based on the life+70 years rule), the U.S. A work first published outside the U.S. That puts all of the artist's works published before 1925 in the public domain in the U.S. Yes, you will need U.S.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The defendant was also prohibited from infringing on the plaintiff’s copyrights in the artistic work on the M-SEAL label and from reproducing or copying the artistic work on their own products. Pidilite Industries Limited Vs Riya Chemy – [link].

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

For more details on the first instance decision as a whole, see our prior Kluwer blog post here. Accordingly, the Mark with Text was a protectable copyright work as an artistic work. Background The parties are the well-known supermarkets in the UK: Lidl and Tesco.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 21, 2023

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? The post COPYRIGHT AND TATTOOS appeared first on Biswajit Sarkar Blog.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Moreover, Section 51 of the Act of 1957 categorizes the reproduction of any literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work in the form of a cinematographic work as an infringing copy. The post OTT Platforms and Digital Piracy appeared first on Biswajit Sarkar Blog.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 27, 2022

The blog is divided into two parts and this is part 2 of the blog. PART 1: of the blog discussed about history, development, fundamentals of IPR and explained Patents and Trademarks. This blog will consider different IPs, which are at growing stage. Broad classification of ‘works’ which are protected by copyright are-.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 12, 2023

We are aware that copyright is given to the original creator of a literary or artistic work and that recipes are just personalised interpretations of existing ideas, which suggests that it is common knowledge, hence it lacks the first requisite i.e. originality to be eligible for protection under copyright. IPleaders Blog.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2021

I’ve blogged three yearbook cases so far this year ( Callahan v. Ancestry ), and today I’ll blog two more. Now you can see why this case festered in my blog queue for 6 weeks. Blogging it has been rough! Prior blog posts on Yearbook and Related Cases. Ancestry , Knapke v. Classmates , and Sessa v.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 16, 2023

In this two-part blog, I will be analysing the historical debates and developments of the terms of copyright. The term varied depending on the nature of the work. For literary, dramatic, and musical works, copyright lasted for the lifetime of the author plus 50 years after their death. What led to this divergence?

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IP Tech Blog

JULY 12, 2023

The USCO rejected Kashtanova’s application to the extent it covered the images of the comic book (as opposed to the text) on the basis that AI-generated portions of the work lack the “human authorship” required to gain copyright protection in the USA.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Section 52 of the Copyright Act, 1957, enumerates specific acts or works that are not deemed infringements of copyright, including fair dealing with a literary, dramatic, musical, artistic work, or work that is not a computer programme.

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Intepat

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Protection of an Artistic Work–. The IP laws outlined above will not only protect a person’s work once conceived but also help protect it throughout the design phase of the product. DESIGNS ACT, 2000. COPYRIGHT ACT, 1957. Protection of a design–. Maximum 15 years. The lifetime of the creator + 60 years after his death.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

A look at streaming giant Spotify’s recent significant copyright battles provides some insight into the issue of compensation for artists’ work on online streaming platforms. Spotify has encountered its fair share of copyright infringement lawsuits filed by music artists, record labels, and publishers.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 1, 2023

My last blog post ended with a cliffhanger: but what about Jack Daniel’s and dog toys? The Court reasoned that the toys themselves were products, rather than artistic works. For those of you on the edge of your seats, thanks for waiting. There are others probably thinking, “What is this guy’s deal?

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Howell affirmed, “[i]n the absence of any human involvement in the creation of the work, the clear and straightforward answer is the one given by the Register: No.” Where AI alone creates a work, this point seems clear.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

A diagram, map, chart, or plan, an engraving, photograph, a work of architecture, or any other work of creative workmanship is defined as an artistic work under Section 2(c) of the Copyright Act. The post The World of 3D Printing vs. IPR appeared first on Biswajit Sarkar Blog.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works concluded in 1886 and was amended in 1979. Berne Convention Aims to protect the works and rights of the respective authors. It gives the author or/and the owner full protection despite the origin of the work. appeared first on Biswajit Sarkar Blog.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The author or owner interested in the copyright of any work may apply to the Registrar of Copyrights in Form XIV with the prescribed fee. In the case of an artistic work used in relation to any goods or services, the applicant should submit a certificate from the Registrar of Trade Marks.

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Kashishipr

JULY 27, 2022

In simple terms, it pertains to the original creations of the human intellect, including inventions, symbols, designs, artistic works, literary works, and so on. The post Understanding the Role Intellectual Property Plays in Mergers and Acquisitions appeared first on Blog | Kashish IPR | Intellectual Property Rights Law Firm.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) establishes the entitlement to enjoy the protection of moral and material interests arising from scientific, literary, or artistic creations. This applies to literary, dramatic, musical, artistic works, computer programs, cinematograph films, and sound recordings.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

AUGUST 18, 2024

Image via flickr Introduction This two-part blog post is aiming to explain what Rights Retention is and how it works in practice. In the first part, I’ll explain the forces at play in the publishing industry, why copyright ownership in academia is so important and how the publishing process works.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 16, 2022

In most nations globally, the copyright protection term lasts for the lifetime of the author plus seventy years following his death; however, the protection period varies depending on the type of work. In the present digital era, a significant amount of content is freely available on the internet for anyone and everyone to use.

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