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The Interplay of Personality Rights and Freedom of Expression- the Jackie Shroff’s Case’

IP and Legal Filings

With reference to the monetization through the YouTube video, the court stated that such humorous renditions, are not merely entertainment but also a source of livelihood for various content creators especially the youth. The personality rights in India are generally enforced in the context of Intellectual Property Laws.

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What Do You “Meme” That’s Copyrightable?

IPilogue

Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, enrolled in Professor David Vaver’s 2021-2022 Intellectual Property Law & Technology Intensive Program. The etymology of the word may make sense, but can the same image be copied over and over without intellectual property repercussions? Artistic Work.

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Bombay High Court Rules that Copyright Registration of a Label is not Compulsory

Kashishipr

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.

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Shielding Innovation: Understanding Copyright Protection for App Developers and Their Software

Intepat

It thus becomes crucial for them to safeguard their creations through effective intellectual property laws. This not only aims to prevent others from infringing their IP rights but also ensures that unauthorized individuals do not profit from their hard work. What is copyright protection?

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Artist Royalties: An exegesis of Resale rights in India

IIPRD

Since an artist is responsible for the very conception of his painting, drawing, sculpting or a literary work, he is entitled to monetary compensation upon the artwork’s sale. For the sake of this section, it is imperative for the artists to be the original author of the artwork under section 17 of the Act. References 1.

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Media Laws, Rights & Privacy Of Celebrities

IP and Legal Filings

Cable, Video & Music Piracies The illegal production and sale of videos/movies are referred to as video piracy. Furthermore, the Information Technology Act of 2000 makes it a crime to copy or transfer data from another person’s device without their permission. ISSN:1583-6258, Vol.

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Role of Intellectual Property in Entertainment Industry

IIPRD

In this sector, intellectual property (IP) regulations are essential for defending the rights of inventors, artists, and producers. We will examine the fundamental ideas and rules of copyright, trademark, and patent laws as well as how they relate to various entertainment business sectors in this extensive book.