SpicyIP

DECEMBER 20, 2023

So, before 2023 turns into yesteryear, let’s see what the past Novembers on SpicyIP (2005 to present) have offered. Although India now has the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 , it doesn’t provide IP protection to databases. We stand on the cusp of bidding farewell to 2023 with just 10 days remaining! Sounds “Jhakaas!”

Personality Rights 59

Personality Rights IP Licensing Copyright 59

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.

Personality Rights 78

Personality Rights Moral Rights Technology Copying 78

SpicyIP

AUGUST 4, 2024

Tejas Misra explains why and how these seemingly innocuous posts may infringe on the shooter’s personality rights. The plaintiff argued that it has obtained assignments and exclusive control over copyrights of several music labels. It alleged that the defendant unauthorizedly broadcasted their works at its premises.

Social Media 89

Social Media Trademark Licensing Music 89

IIPRD

AUGUST 11, 2023

INTRODUCTION [Image Sources: Tokyo National Museum] Manga can be best defined as sequential art presented with an illustrative narration of a story. There is no question of fair use as although it is not commercially beneficial but it is neither limited to private use. For content piracy, Takeshobo Inc.,

Art 52

Art IP Intellectual Property Copyright 52

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. Universal City Studios LLC and Ors v. DotMovies.Baby and Ors. Warner Bros.

IP 112

IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 112