Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The Doctrine of Fair Use is a concept that originates from the case of Folsom vs. Marsh. Justice Story observed in his judgement, when the courts of law decide on cases like this, they must look to the nature and objects of the selection mode, the quantity and value of material used. Definition. Code, section 107.

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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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Copyright Artistic Work Copyright Law Law 126

IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 29, 2024

In the absence of a separate law safeguarding personality rights, the court granted relief by invoking passing off as governed under the Trade Marks law. Copyright laws also provide plausible remedies for enforcing one’s right to personality. So, various courts have over the time drawn a clear line in this regard.

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Personality Rights Fair Use Privacy Intellectual Property Law 82

IIPRD

APRIL 8, 2024

This is a major point of contention in the realm IP laws today whether or not AI can be given the said rights and protections under law. This question even after a broad reading of the Indian Copyright law remains unanswered, demanding an amendment in the present law or more clarity on the same by the way of judicial decisions.

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Art Artwork Intellectual Property Copyright Law 52

Kashishipr

MAY 25, 2021

Copyright and Blogs. Copyright is a legal protection afforded to an original, creative literary, musical, or artistic work. However, the content must reflect an expression of something since ideas are not governed under copyright. You may consider dedicating a page that illustrates the definite reposting policies.

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Intellectual Property Blogging Fair Use Registration 98

IIPRD

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

RIGHTS PROTECTED : Under this law Copyright law protects the copyright of authors, musicians, etc. Copyright is essentially a right to copy. Copyright is a term describing rights given to creators for their literary and artistic works.

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Velocity of Content

JUNE 8, 2022

All copyrights, except one, expire.*. Preface: I wanted to learn more about the concept (and applications) of “derivative works” and adaptations under copyright law, and I was searching for a useful example that might also be interesting for readers of Velocity of Content to read about.

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