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Why Moral Rights are Dead Serious: Preserving the Posthumous Moral Right of Integrity – Part II

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Can legal representatives substitute their own judgement in the vindication of the author’s moral right? Ascertaining Author’s Subjectivity from Beyond The Grave The term “legal representative” has been defined in the Indian Civil Procedure Code, 1908 to include those empowered to represent the estate of the deceased person.

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The Interplay of Personality Rights and Freedom of Expression- the Jackie Shroff’s Case’

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However, this article will discuss the reasoning of the court with respect to relief claimed by the Plaintiff against a creator of a YouTube video who compiled the interviews of the plaintiff and depicted his personality as ‘thug life’ The plaintiff contended that such videos portrayed him in a derogatory manner. million views.

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Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property In India

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AI, a simulation of human intelligence by a computer system designed to perform tasks typically done by human beings, has in just a few short years evolved beyond what was previously believed possible, and has manifested itself in even creating new works of Intellectual Property, such as art, literature, music, etc.

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Personality Rights In India : A Statutory And Judicial Analysis

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Introduction Personality rights refer to a person’s ability to safeguard his or her identity in the context of a property or privacy right. Celebrities value these rights since their names, images, or even voices may be inappropriately used in commercials by various businesses to increase sales.

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Infographic | Intellectual Property behind tattoos

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Tattoos are not just body art; they are unique expressions of personal identity. But have you ever considered the intellectual property aspects surrounding tattoos? MORAL RIGHTS AND TATTOOS Moral rights protect artists’ personal and reputational interests.

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Personality Rights : Through The Glasses Of IPR

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Every day we come across many such influencers and celebrities endorsing products wherein the personality of an individual is traded either by validation or without. Living in an era where influential personalities are reverenced, fortifying Personality Rights from any such misuse is a must. PERSONALITY RIGHT.

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John Doe Order Issued Against “Taarak Mehta” Infringers: Revisiting the Rights Vested in Fictional Characters

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With a passion for the dynamic intersection of law, media and technology, she is particularly interested in exploring intellectual property and tech policy. The Personality Rights Conundrum The issue of personality rights, however, leads us to a slightly trickier terrain. Baby Gift House & Ors.