Category: Copyright

COPYRIGHT IN THE SPECTRUM OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

30th December, 2024 - 7:39 am Categories: AI Copyright

INTRODUCTION With the rise in technology and media, the copyright laws have also emerged exponentially. The Copyright Act, 1957, has undergone a few crucial amendments to meet the current technological advancements. Nonetheless, certain areas, like the works generated by Artificial Intelligence (hereinafter referred to as “AI”) are required to be dealt with by the lawmakers. … Continue reading COPYRIGHT IN THE SPECTRUM OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

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Registration Process for Copyright in India

23rd December, 2024 - 6:16 am Categories: Copyright

INTRODUCTION In India, the pathway to register a copyright is simply laid out, but it contains a number of steps to follow. The fact that copyright protection is automatically granted upon the creation of a piece of work does not mean that formal registration isn’t important; it maintains a legal record of ownership and may … Continue reading Registration Process for Copyright in India

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V Shrinivasan v. Music Academy: Way guided by the will?

18th December, 2024 - 7:27 am Categories: Copyright Music Trademark Litigation

Introduction Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi is a name of great repute in the Carnatic Music. Golden legacy was left behind by the legendary singer who is still remembered for her brilliant work. To acknowledge the same, the Chennai Music Academy wanted to add M.S. Subbulakshmi’s name to the Sangita Kalanidhi Award. Yet, the Madras High Court … Continue reading V Shrinivasan v. Music Academy: Way guided by the will?

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Guarding The Code: Evaluating Intellectual Property Frameworks For AI Algorithms

18th November, 2024 - 6:51 am Categories: Copyright

FROM TRADE SECRETS TO TRANSPARENCY (Introduction) Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made far-reaching changes in innumerable industries, affecting critical decisions such as credit scoring, university admissions, and hospital discharges prompting the EU AI Act reflects these concerns by categorizing these applications as ‘high-risk’ and imposing strict requirements of transparency and accuracy on these applications. As the … Continue reading Guarding The Code: Evaluating Intellectual Property Frameworks For AI Algorithms

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The Mis-Connection between the Copyright Law and PMLA

22nd October, 2024 - 7:25 am Categories: Copyright

Introduction The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002[1] (hereinafter “PMLA”), contains as a predicate offence,[2] the Copyright Act, 1957 (hereinafter “CA”). While the framework of PMLA does lend, and improve the funtioning of, the CA—by causing increased reputational risk; compliance improvements; and a further disincentivisation for the internalisation of infringement costs; there are notworthy concerns relating … Continue reading The Mis-Connection between the Copyright Law and PMLA

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The Intersection of Industrial Design and Copyright Law

9th October, 2024 - 11:05 am Categories: Copyright Design Trademark

INTRODUCTION: Intellectual Property Rights, constitute a group of rights that can sometimes overlap, resulting in multiple forms of protection to the owner over the same subject matter. This overlap is generally inevitable and occurs when the IPR holder/proprietor tries to assert his right under more than one concept. To address such situations, it is essential … Continue reading The Intersection of Industrial Design and Copyright Law

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The Remotely Charted Territory Of Orphan Works

4th September, 2024 - 12:23 pm Categories: Copyright

Introduction “Orphan works are works that are protected by copyright, but the author cannot be identified or found”[1]. Any creative work whether literature, music, films, or art, where the copyright holder is difficult to trace or cannot be located is an orphan work. Within the enormous landscape of copyright law, the problem of orphan works … Continue reading The Remotely Charted Territory Of Orphan Works

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Role and Challenges of Copyright Socities in Modern Ip Law.

30th August, 2024 - 1:03 pm Categories: Copyright

Understanding the challenges and role of copyright Societies: This blog delves into the role and challenges of copyright societies. It explores how these societies protect the right of creators, the impact of legal interpretations on copyright licensing and the implication of recent rulings. The article highlights the necessity for clear and precise legislative drafting to … Continue reading Role and Challenges of Copyright Socities in Modern Ip Law.

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Case Analysis: Bhaktivedanta Book Trust V. Bhagvatam.In

26th August, 2024 - 7:02 am Categories: Copyright

Introduction The plaintiff, Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, filed a lawsuit seeking a permanent injunction to prevent copyright infringement, along with damages, against several John Doe websites and mobile applications (the Defendants) for unauthorized distribution of the plaintiff’s copyrighted works. The court recognized that piracy occurred across multiple languages in which the plaintiff’s work was published. It … Continue reading Case Analysis: Bhaktivedanta Book Trust V. Bhagvatam.In

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A Double-Edged Sword for Startups: Shark Tank India and Copyright Controversies

8th August, 2024 - 9:19 am Categories: Copyright

INTRODUCTION The Indian version of the famous American TV show “Shark Tank India” has emerged as the guiding star of the sponsorship and investment for the small business. For the prospect of turning those ideas into working companies, the start-ups present their ideas, products and services to a group of intelligent and wealthy businessmen/Women commonly … Continue reading A Double-Edged Sword for Startups: Shark Tank India and Copyright Controversies

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