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[Guest post] ‘Ghiblification’ and the Moral Wrongs of U.S. Copyright Law

The IPKat

The Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) provides some moral rights: non-economic rights personal to the author of a work. VARA was passed in compliance with the Berne Convention, the international copyright treaty that requires countries to provide the basic rights of attribution and integrity to authors.

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Book Review: Research Handbook on IP and Moral Rights

The IPKat

This is a book review of the Research Handbook on Intellectual Property and Moral Rights , curated by Ysolde Gendreau (Université de Montréal, Canada), provided by Francesca Mazzi , Lecturer in AI, Innovation and Law at Brunel University London. Such gestures couldn't be overlooked in a book on moral rights.

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PROTECTING ARCHITECTURAL WORKS IN THE INDIAN IP REGIME

Intepat

Architectural works are also classified as artistic works, and hence, architects and designers are accorded the same rights provided for artistic works under Section 13 and 14 of the Act. Additionally, the architect is also granted moral rights over their work, enabling them to preserve the architectural integrity of the building.

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Infographic | Intellectual Property behind tattoos

Olartemoure Blog

TRADEMARKS AND TATTOOS Tattoos can also intersect with trademark law. For example, if a tattoo features a recognizable brand logo or slogan, it could infringe on the trademark holder’s rights. MORAL RIGHTS AND TATTOOS Moral rights protect artists’ personal and reputational interests.

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Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property In India

IP and Legal Filings

However, this may prove difficult as in the case of granting the author rights, the moral rights provided under Section 57 of the Act are nearly impossible to enforce. AI cannot be held accountable for infringement of personality likes, or any objectionable content it may produce, as it lacks the capacity for moral judgement.

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Beyond the Big Screen: The Legal Odyssey of Film Titles in India

IP and Legal Filings

MK, An analysis on Protection of film titles under Trademark Law , Surana & Surana (Dec. As a result, court prohibited the defendants from utilising the word “Sholay” itself in the title of their movie because the movie has become a “cult classic.” 20, 2023) [link] [10] Arbaaz Khan Production (P) Ltd.

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

SpicyIP

Globally, these rights are codified in statutes like the Lanham Act in the US, but, in India, they mainly arise from the constitutional right to privacy under Article 21, and as extensions to the moral rights of performers enshrined under Sections 38, 38A and 38B of the Copyright Act.