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When is a derivative work original and thus protectable by copyright? Classicist’s critical edition makes its way to Luxembourg in fresh Romanian CJEU referral

The IPKat

Unlike the Swedish and German referrals, the Romanian one has not been made in the context of a dispute concerning works of applied art (which is refreshing), but rather in relation to the protectability of a critical edition of a work. Translated into copyright language: a critical edition is an example of derivative work.

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Welcome to the Multiverse: Derivative Works

LexBlog IP

Copyright ownership is often referred to as a “bundle of rights.” ” “Derivative Works” are exactly what they sound like – new copyrightable works of art based on some pre-existing material. First and foremost, grant third-parties the right to create derivative works sparingly.

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Copyright Protection in Food Plating

IP and Legal Filings

It states that the following classes of works are copyrightable- Original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works; Cinematograph films, and Sound recording The term ‘artistic work’ is defined under Section 2(c) of the Act. Author: G.B.

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Copyright and Generative AI: What Can We Learn from Model Terms and Conditions?

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Turning to outputs, courts and regulators have already been asked repeatedly (and usually answered no) as to whether genAI models, especially Text-To-Image (T2I) models, can be recognised as the creators of literary or artistic works worthy of some sort of copyright protection. Did model providers undertake content moderation (e.g.

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Protecting Software Innovation in India

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Introduction Software refers to a compilation of instructions, data, or programs designed to operate machinery and execute specific tasks. 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.

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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. It usually entails review, commentary, satire, comedy, criticism over the original work. Rajagopal v.

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Evolution of Tests of Creativity in Copyrights

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction Originality in copyright works is the sine qua non of all the copyright regimes of the world. The definition of “ original ” as most people understand it refers to something that has never been done before by any person. It was written with a distinct style and message.