JD Supra Law

AUGUST 12, 2021

Copyright protection is, generally speaking, formality-free in the US and other member states of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works.

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Velocity of Content

MARCH 22, 2023

The “simple version” of the effect of the Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998 , which is the one I’ve generally gone with, is as follows: Copyright terms for US works were extended by 20 years. In the ordinary case, that amendment to the US copyright statute extended terms to life-plus-70 years.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

The encouragement towards innovation is legalized under Intellectual copyrights patents and trademarks Rights are provided by the states around the globe. Copyright- copyright protection is given to the works of authorship. It must only include music, literary works like art, and much more.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Oriakhogba’s work is a timely reflection on approaches to navigate the complex terrain of using copyright laws to address issues of ownership, control and management inherent in or arising from repatriated (and/or "should-be-repatriated") cultural heritage materials. Artistic works?) Traditional cultural expressions?

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 28, 2024

It is something that is often overlooked however it is considered best practice to add a copyright statement and the little c symbol (Copyright Statement) on any literary or artistic works (Works) that a business publishes and asserts that it owns.

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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. This act is often done without the prior consent or permission of the copyright holder or the photographer of the picture.

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IP Whiteboard

AUGUST 30, 2020

In what we understand to be an industry-first, the Copyright Agency (an Australian not-for-profit collecting society that also licences copyright protected literary and artistic works) has licenced an Indigenous artwork for a tattoo. Left: Chris Black’s Jarrangini (buffalo), 2018 © Chris Black/Copyright Agency, 2020.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The courts need to understand the degree to which such usage may harm the work or decrease the profits for the owner of the copyright. Today, this doctrine has become one of most popular doctrines in the realm of copyright law. It allows people a positive defense against the infringement of copyright. Definition.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Discussing the history of the term of copyright and translation rights in Independent India by sifting through the Parliamentary Debates, we are pleased to bring you this three part post by Prachi Mathur. In this two-part blog, I will be analysing the historical debates and developments of the terms of copyright.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 21, 2023

Understanding Copyright How would you define copyright? The word ‘copyright’ in its simplest sense is an amalgamation of the two words ‘copy’ and ‘right’ which leads to the meaning— ‘right to copy’. Copyright is by nature a very narrow protection. Another important exception to copyright is facts or universal truths.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 25, 2022

The cover provides the requisite information—title, author, and publisher. Again, in the words of Benjamin, "the work of art becomes a creation with entirely new functions ….” The copyright lawyer might well respond with a glazed look. But this is not the case for works of art. But of course.

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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. Kind of Copyright Infringement. Copyright infringement can take place in various forms in this digital era.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2021

2021 has seen the emergence of a litigation genre against “yearbook” database vendors that publish old yearbooks online. ” Notice how this legal standard skips a step in the publication process, because it was likely not the initial authors/publishers who submitted the yearbooks to PeopleConnect. Copyright Preemption.

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Dear Rich IP Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

I'm in the process of publishing a book that will contain lots of images, mostly of artworks by one artist in particular. The artist is French, I am British, and my publisher is based in the U.S. The artist died over 70 years ago, and in Britain and Europe, his works are out of copyright.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Tracing the Contours of Copyrightability of ‘Unique Sports Celebrations’. In this guest post , Kedar analyses the copyrightability of unique sports celebrations. Leading educational publishing company, Pearson, has sued Chegg Inc. The Calcutta High Court in Sri Parvathy Saltern Private Ltd. September 13, 2021].

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Image from here [ This post is authored by Prachi Mathur and is part II of the three-part post on terms of copyright and translations. In Part I of the post, I discussed the relevant context for the term of copyright protection in India. Prachi, who wrote this while interning with SpicyIP, is a Third-Year B.A., page 143 ).

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

According to data published by the UK’s Office for National Statistics, UK residents made 15.6 That led to acquittals and the reversal of earlier guilty verdicts on the basis that “football does not have the character of a literary, scientific or artistic work” so copyright did not apply.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Introduction Copyright protection is essential for independent artists to secure the recognition and fair compensation they deserve. In the music industry, copyright does more than just credit originality—it helps artists build their brand and reputation.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The primary goal of copyright law is to safeguard the interests of creators of original, publishable works. The purpose of copyright protection is to make sure that the artist reaps the rewards of creating their original work and that no one else benefits unfairly from it. Copyrighting Art.

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The IPKat

APRIL 18, 2022

Permission was also sought to add an alternative claim relating to alleged restraint of trade and copyright infringement. As a result, he argued that in the event of such a termination by fundamental and repudiatory breach, the copyright in the sound recordings reverted back to Mr Hebden.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Copyright Registration in India. Copyright registration under the Copyright Act, 1957 is optional and not mandatory. A copyright comes into existence as soon as it is given a material form. Thus, registration of a copyright is no condition for claiming copyright in a work.

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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. Confused yet? Just wait.].

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The attention of this SpecialKat was recently drawn to the decision of the Nigerian Court of Appeal in Banire v NTA-Star TV Network Ltd regarding the question of authorship and ownership of copyright in photographs used for advertising purposes and the issue of image rights in Nigeria. VMNL and the Respondent in the appeal).

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Introduction Copyright protection is essential for independent artists to secure the recognition and fair compensation they deserve. In the music industry, copyright does more than just credit originality—it helps artists build their brand and reputation.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 8, 2023

Introduction The media believes that it is their fundamental right to capture and publish all information about celebrities about matters of “public interest” or “public concern” that arise from the “Freedom of the Press” guaranteed by Article 19 of the Constitution.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Acko General Insurance , the Delhi High Court is faced with the opportunity to elaborate whether and how street art in general is subject to the Copyright Act, the scope of ‘artistic work’ under Sec. 52(1)(t) and ‘moral rights’ of the author in such work. 2(c)(i), and, thus, copyrightable under sec.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Intellectual property stands as a tribute to such endeavors, with copyright emerging as a unique category within this realm. Copyright, defined as the exclusive right granted to the creator for their intellectual labor, holds significance in the legal domain. What is Registered Copyright?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 11, 2022

The Copyright Act, 1957 protects creative and artistic works in India granting exclusive rights to the author. In case of infringement of copyright, the author is entitled to certain remedies under the act that can be both civil or criminal in nature. Civil remedies. before infringement.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 2, 2021

Parliamentary Standing Committee and Copyright Reform: One Step Forward, Three Steps Back. Adyasha wrote about the Parliamentary Standing Committee’s recommendations on the copyright regime in India. Fonts and Typefaces: Are they Copyrightable? Parliamentary Standing Committee Report on IPR: Tipping the Scales of Patent Law?

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MARCH 18, 2021

Intellectual property law includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets and is an important consideration for any new business. This article will address trademarks and copyrights, but the law firm of TraskBritt can assist with any intellectual property law needs. Trademarks and copyrights offer different protections.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Protecting software innovations, which include inventions, creative works, and commercial symbols, is essential through the umbrella of Intellectual Property. This applies to literary, dramatic, musical, artistic works, computer programs, cinematograph films, and sound recordings.

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SpicyIP

JULY 5, 2021

Copyright Ownership in State Board Textbooks: Impediments to Accessibility. I argue that rewarding knowledge production and creative effort itself through maximising commercial advantage via exclusive rights are incentives that do not apply to government works whose primary motivation for creation is public dissemination.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 24, 2023

The copyright on a registered design is in total for 15 years. Section 22 of the Designs Act, 2000, lays down that the following acts amount to piracy: (1) To publish or to have it published or expose for sale any article of the class in question on which either the design or any fraudulent or obvious imitation has been applied. (2)

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The Beijing Internet Court recently decided an interesting copyright infringement lawsuit concerning AI generated images ( GW law translated version here ). The image was published without obtaining the plaintiff’s permission and without the plaintiff’s watermark. The defendant was asked to apologise and pay the plaintiff CNY 500.

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Garrigues Blog

MAY 11, 2021

Architectural works are protected by copyright. The possibility of registering and granting additional protection to architectural works at Indecopi is not a new right or exclusive to Peruvian law. Copyright is a valuable asset for all industries and gives those who hold such rights a competitive edge. Fiorella Senno.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The growth of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and generative AI is moving copyright law into unprecedented territory. While US copyright law continues to develop around AI, one boundary has been set: the bedrock requirement of copyright is human authorship. But unanswered questions abound. Perlmutter, et.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

As IPKat readers may recall, the BlindSA ’s pursuit of other legal means to achieve its aim of using copyright exceptions to legitimise unlicensed access to copyright-protected works for visually impaired persons was successful at the High Court. Ramifications??

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