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Countering the Surge of Digital Piracy in OTT Platforms in India
Abstract This article studies how India’s media and entertainment sector has changed as a result of the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic, in particular, the growth of the Over the Top (OTT) platform. Against this backdrop, audiences now increasingly migrate to digital streaming services as traditional channels such as cinemas are disrupted by lockdown, … Continue reading Countering the Surge of Digital Piracy in OTT Platforms in India
Read more »From Congratulatory Posts to Legal Action: How the Manu Bhaker Case Redefines Personality Rights
INTRODUCTION The recent controversy involving Indian Olympian shooter Manu Bhaker has reignited the debate over personality rights in India. After Bhaker secured two bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, several brands, including Bajaj Foods, LIC, and FIITJEE, used her images without her consent in congratulatory posts on social media. These posts, while seemingly celebratory, … Continue reading From Congratulatory Posts to Legal Action: How the Manu Bhaker Case Redefines Personality Rights
Read more »How Telegram Fuels Digital Piracy
Introduction The recent arrest of Pavel Durov, the owner of Telegram, has been arrested in France for numerous criminal activities, including illegal transactions, child pornography, and the most important being “refusal to communicate information to authorities” that are continuously being committed on the application, which is dimensionless. It is said to be the new dark … Continue reading How Telegram Fuels Digital Piracy
Read more »Role and Challenges of Copyright Socities in Modern Ip Law.
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.
Read more »A Double-Edged Sword for Startups: Shark Tank India and Copyright Controversies
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
Read more »From Auto Shankar to Amitabh Bachchan: Exploring Personality Rights In India
Abstract This article explores the evolution of a celebrity’s personality rights. The legal development of these rights has varied across jurisdictions, with significant cases in the United States, the United Kingdom, and India shaping the landscape. Notable Indian cases, such as R. Rajagopal v. State of Tamil Nadu and Anil Kapoor v. Simply Life India, … Continue reading From Auto Shankar to Amitabh Bachchan: Exploring Personality Rights In India
Read more »Trademark Infringement by NFTs: International Scenario
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT An analysis of the opportunities offered by the use of NFTs (“Non-fungible Tokens”) illustrates that such use may be considered a trademark infringement. This was recently clarified by the IP Chamber of the Court of Rome (Tribunale di Roma, decision n. 37165/2022 dell’11 luglio 2022). 32072/2022).[i] An analysis of the opportunities offered … Continue reading Trademark Infringement by NFTs: International Scenario
Read more »Copyright for Confidential Information
This article refers to copyright and patent to be granted in case of confidential information and the requirements with respect to the same in order to prove liability. It also refers to various obligations that arise once a party is exposed to some confidential information and the remedies that are available. However, there is a … Continue reading Copyright for Confidential Information
Read more »Idea-Expression Dichotomy in Copyright: Judicial Rulings and Merger Doctrine
Abstract Idea expression is the fundamental principle of copyright. This is also given in TRIPS, WIPO Copyright Treaty. Through this article, we will discuss the concept of Idea expression dichotomy, merger doctrine, and Scenes a Faire. We will also discuss the reasoning of the court while deciding the matter of idea-expression dichotomy. We will see … Continue reading Idea-Expression Dichotomy in Copyright: Judicial Rulings and Merger Doctrine
Read more »Unlocking Public Domain: Mickey’s Future After Winnie The Pooh’s Legacy Of Blood And Honey
Introduction Once upon a time there lived a princess named Cinderella, once radiant in beauty in her voice, her walk, beauty all around her. She met a prince fell in love, got married and lived happily ever after. Till 2046. But why till 2046? Because the shield (Copyright) protecting her ended and now she is … Continue reading Unlocking Public Domain: Mickey’s Future After Winnie The Pooh’s Legacy Of Blood And Honey
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