Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Photographs are included in Article 2(1) of the Berne Convention as copyrightable artistic works. All Berne Union Member States must thus provide copyright protection to photographic works. Photographic works. . To qualify as a photographic work, a photograph must meet the general “creativity” ( creatività ) threshold.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 9, 2025

The Court observed that the Controller did not rely on documents proving technical advantage, incorrectly applied the tests of obviousness, and reached antithetical findings about the application having both a lack of inventive step and insufficient disclosure. Chotiwala Food And Hotels Private vs Chotiwala & Ors.

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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. In looking at this question, you first need to consider what work is being used as a tattoo.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 30, 2022

Copyright is a crucial right endowed to the formers of any artistic work, it needs to be protected by a process named ‘copyright violation’ which encroaches upon the exclusive rights given to the copyright holder. Damages – Refers to the reparation of any loss suffered by the complainant in terms of financial compensation.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

Law does not confer specific rights or even privileges to the registered work. The documents which are certified by the Registrar of Copyright can be presented in the court of law as evidence, in case of the original work cannot be presented for the time being.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Roberto Pardolesi gave a talk that focused on the antithesis between the two possible visions of copyright, one more inclined to see the works of art as a tradeable good, the other that mainly sees the protection of authorship as the main purpose of copyright. something is approved until a country vehemently opposes) and having it approved.

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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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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Specifically, copyright protection attaches to the original, creative work when it is fixed in a tangible medium, such as when it is written, drawn, recorded digitally, or typed electronically. ” It also protects images, photos, videos, and other written work, such as blog posts.

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Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Copyright Copyright protection extends to creators and authors of literary, visual, and multimedia creations, encompassing books, films, music, photographs, video games, and artistic works. Copyright infringement refers to the unauthorized utilization of safeguarded creative works. Submit the complaint Step 4.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

People have become less dependent on print media and more likely to use a digital medium such as computerized documents of soft copies. 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.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 30, 2024

This has been a matter of much debate amongst IP practitioners following the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union in Cofemel (see IPKat posts here and here ), regarding the overlap between copyright and designs, and whether section 51 is still good law.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Intellectual Property incorporates the makings of the thoughts such as the discoveries, literary and artistic works, design, symbols, names, and images used in the business. India’s worldwide network for startups is worth over 1,12,718 DPIIT documented startups which are across 763 Distracts.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

vs Acko General Insurance on 10 November, 2023 (Delhi High Court) The dispute pertains to the use of the plaintiff’s artistic work “Humanity” by the defendant in one of its advertisement hoardings. The defendant argued that since the plaintiff’s work was exhibited in public its reproduction will fall under the ambit of fair use.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 18, 2022

If the author is a foreign natural person or legal entity, the product design or 3D packaging may be protected as a foreign work of applied art under the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works (“Berne Convention”) for 25 years in China. For comparison, U.S.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This issue is often discussed in connection to section 9(3) of the Copyright Design and Patents Act (UK) , (CDPA) which provides that in the case of an artistic work which is computer-generated, the author shall be taken to be the person by whom the arrangements necessary for the creation of the work are undertaken.

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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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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Once a work is created, in most cases, the creator will automatically enjoy copyright protection in all 164 member countries of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works including all European Union countries and China. Image Source: Istock].

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The IPKat

MARCH 25, 2022

DC filed evidence to support its opposition in the form of a witness statement from the Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs at DC in California, and also exhibited documents said to prove reputation and goodwill in the UK.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 3, 2023

The word “originality” is frequently used in conjunction with the creativity of writers, thinkers, and artists. The Copyright , Designs and Patents Act of 1988 in the United Kingdom specifies in Section (1)(1)(a) that copyright exists in “original literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic works.”

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In this article, we delve into the intricacies of these advantages and explore the requisite documentation necessary for the effective registration of copyrights. Under copyright law, the owner or creator automatically receives copyright protection as soon as their work is created. What is Registered Copyright?

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Copyright infringement Copyright protection extends to creators and authors of literary, visual, and multimedia creations, encompassing books, films, music, photographs, video games, and artistic works. Copyright infringement refers to the unauthorized utilization of safeguarded creative works.

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IP Whiteboard

JULY 19, 2020

For example, section 176(2) states: The Commonwealth or a State is, subject to this Part and to Part X, the owner of the copyright in an original literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work made by, or under the direction or control of, the Commonwealth or the State, as the case may be.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

On copyright subsistence, the judge held that the Mark with Text is an artistic work, failing within the sub-category of “graphic works”. Subsistence It was common ground that the Mark with Text was capable of being a “graphic work”, which is a subset of the “artistic works” category.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

They filed a suit alleging copyright and trademark infringement against the defendant after discovering that they were selling household products under the name, ‘SUFIYAMA’, using a similar trade dress and artistic work. The court considered Ex.A2

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IIPRD

AUGUST 29, 2024

Like any contract, a broadcasting agreement is entered between the concerned parties ascertaining their rights and obligations with respect to their content as a document enforceable in the eyes of law. What is a Broadcasting agreement?

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Types of Works Eligible for Copyright Registration Under the Copyright Act, 1957 , a wide range of works are eligible for registration, including: Literary Works : Books, articles, research papers, computer programs, and more. Musical Works : Compositions, songs, and music scores. manuscript, artwork, software code).

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Image Sources: Shutterstock] Copyright- The Copyright Act provides for registration of original literary dramatic, musical and artistic works, including cinematography and sound recordings. These provisions are in place to ensure that the rights of an owner are not infringed and disputes are avoided.

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SpicyIP

JULY 5, 2021

In this post , we informed our readers about an announcement from LexisNexis Intellectual Property that LexisNexis Reed Tech will continue to provide patent data and document management services to the USPTO for the next 10 years. [Sponsored] USPTO and LexisNexis Reed Tech Extend Their 50-year Partnership with a New 10-year Deal.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

(Over) Expanding the Circle: DHC Allows In-house Employees to Access Confidential Documents in InterDigital v. Oppo Recently, the DHC in InterDigital v Oppo set a rather intriguing precedent by allowing access to in-house employees to the confidentiality club documents. Allahabad Law Agency v.

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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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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

However, should your lawyers have to prove that the disclosure occurred, make sure to keep a record, such as printed documentation related to the catwalk show, including the date it happened. The appeal of using copyright as the means to acquire IP protection lies in the fact that it lasts up to 70 years after the creator’s death.

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IIPRD

JUNE 6, 2022

In order to combat alleged abuses such as biopiracy, several communities have built traditional knowledge databases to document their traditional knowledge as prior art. The holder of the copyright is permitted to carry out any of the actions stated in Section 14. Important cases.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

In this month’s edition, he looks into topics including the Plant Variety Registry, different tales of/ takes on personality rights, and multiple leaks of key documents and their contribution in law-making.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

IP includes any creation of the mind, including inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, images, and designs, and various forms of IP protection cover these different categories. Intellectual Property Considerations. IP affects every industry, and the battery industry is no different.

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Barry Sookman

MAY 4, 2020

This further called into question whether an assignment document satisfied the requirements of the applicable law and the ability of the assignee to even file the application. The Defendants argue, however, at para 102 of their brief that “copyright does not subsist in a work which is created by a computer with little if any human input.”

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Intepat

APRIL 4, 2025

Unlike patents or trademarks, copyright protection begins as soon as the artistic work is created, without requiring registration. In India, the Copyright Act, 1957, under Section 2(c) defines the term artistic work. In India, the Copyright Act, 1957, under Section 2(c) defines the term artistic work.

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The IPKat

MARCH 20, 2025

Earlier this week, the US Court of Appeal for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld all previous decisions that had refused to accept copyright protection under the 1976 Act for A Recent Entrance to Paradise , an artistic work that is claimed to have been entirely generated by Dr Stephen Thalers Creativity Machine.

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