SpicyIP

AUGUST 6, 2024

Codible Ventures LLP that has initiated a judicial discussion on the protection of artists’ personality rights against the unauthorised use of their voices by AI tools. It clearly establishes that AI cannot be used to exploit celebrity personas for profit, emphasising the need for ethical use of technology.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

For non-celebrities, it can prevent emotional distress caused by unauthorized use of their identity. International Variations: Similar rights exist in other countries, often referred to as “personality rights” or “rights of persona.” 3d 1134, 1145 (9th Cir.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The top two entries will be awarded with some cash prizes and also with a chance to be published on the blog! The unauthorized commercial exploitation of Late Ratan Tatas name and image was also recognized as a violation of personality rights. vs Dr. Rajat Shrivastava & Ors.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As time passed, several developments happened on this front and there were brilliant posts on the blog, e.g. by Mrinalini Kochupillai , Prof. (Dr.) While there has always existed an arguable case for personality rights in India, the winning stakes have gotten higher and clearer over the years. Trivedi , Mr. Essenese Obhan.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Here are our summaries of the blog posts published last week along with the summaries of some interesting orders from different courts. Please drop a comment and let us know. 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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Intepat

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

While copyright is distinct from other forms of intellectual property by focusing on personal rights, its primary role is to manage and protect knowledge. The Key Legal Principle Used The main provision that was used by the defendants in this case was Section 52(1) (i), which talks about fair dealing,i.e.,certain

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

[Delhi High Court] On September 20, the Delhi High Court granted relief to film actor Anil Kapoor against the unauthorised use of his image, name, voice, and other traits of his persona for monetary gain, reinforcing his personality rights. The case was discussed on the blog here. Acko General Insurance.

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