Authorship vs. Ownership: Decoding the Doctrine of Work for Hire
INTRODUCTION In copyright law, the difference between authorship and ownership is a key factor in deciding who actually holds the rights to a creative work. The primary function of this legislation is to protect “creative work” and alongside ensure that creators get “exclusive rights” for their original creation of their mind. Article 27 of the … Continue reading Authorship vs. Ownership: Decoding the Doctrine of Work for Hire
Read more »Daimler AG and Avanci enters patent licensing deal
Daimler AG has entered an agreement with patent licensing pool Avanci covering standard-essential 4G patents. Avanci acts as a one-stop marketplace for standard-essential patents owned by 47 companies, including Ericsson and Qualcomm, which cover 4G, 3G and 2G technology used in connected vehicles. Avanci last year launched a new patent pool for the auto industry … Continue reading Daimler AG and Avanci enters patent licensing deal
Read more »The Model Tenancy Act, 2021: Resolution of Tenancy Disputes
History of Rent Control Laws in India Rent Control Acts were first introduced by the USA and other countries to monitor the uninhibited increase in rent and tenant eviction. In India, the first-ever Rent Control Act was the Bombay Rent (War Restrictions) Act, 1918 (“the 1918 Act”) enacted in the foreground of World War I … Continue reading The Model Tenancy Act, 2021: Resolution of Tenancy Disputes
Read more »Trade mark licensing in India
One of the drastic turnarounds caused by the introduction of the new Trade Marks Act, 1999, repealing the old Trade Marks Act, 1958 was broadening the definition of the phrase ‘permitted use’. In the new Act, the use of a registered Trade Mark is now permitted not only by the registered user, but also by … Continue reading Trade mark licensing in India
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