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Shamoil Ahmad Khan v. Falguni Shah: Scrutinizing the Idea-Expression Dichotomy

6th December, 2021 - 4:19 am Categories: Legal Issues

The principle of ‘Idea-Expression dichotomy’ was devised to ensure that the expression of an idea is protected instead of the idea itself. It espouses the importance of balancing a) the interest of the copyright owner with b) the interest of the public in furtherance of creativity and innovation. It is settled in law that ideas … Continue reading Shamoil Ahmad Khan v. Falguni Shah: Scrutinizing the Idea-Expression Dichotomy

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Copyright Act, 1957 And Video Games

2nd December, 2021 - 5:38 am Categories: Intellectual Property

INTRODUCTION Video games are by-products of the complex authorship – featuring a wide range of art forms, such as music, text, sites, video, graphics, and characters – that involve human interaction while playing a computer program on specific hardware. In the eyes of the law, it is a complex blend of numerous elements, which can … Continue reading Copyright Act, 1957 And Video Games

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Sports Law under the Ambit of IPR in India

2nd December, 2021 - 5:10 am Categories: Intellectual Property Sports Law

India is well-known for its numerous games. Sports have a long history in India, dating back to the Vedic era. Some games are thought to have originated in India, including chess, wrestling, polo, archery, and hockey. The laws have been used in cases concerning public order, narcotics, safety, disciplinary actions, behavior, and broader problems such … Continue reading Sports Law under the Ambit of IPR in India

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Case Analysis: P. Sundaram v. Asia Match Company

26th November, 2021 - 5:32 am Categories: Copyright Copyright Infringement Legal Issues Trademark Trademark Litigation

This interim order on the issue of whether the respondent, based on the location of their branch office, can maintain the present suit within the territorial jurisdiction of the present Court, i.e., a question on the issue of the jurisdiction of the commercial division. The case originally was filed by Respondents in this case who … Continue reading Case Analysis: P. Sundaram v. Asia Match Company

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NFT and Its Relationship with IPR

15th November, 2021 - 4:34 am Categories: Intellectual Property

Introduction The non-fungible tokens [hereinafter referred to as “NFTs” have been the talk of the town for a decade now. They can have multiple use cases, given the ability to foster innovation and produce revenue for both creators and purchasers. Nevertheless, as the creative work enters the NFT market, the deal comes with the issue … Continue reading NFT and Its Relationship with IPR

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Is A Make-Up Look Copyrightable?

10th November, 2021 - 11:31 am Categories: Copyright

A piece of art has worth, a lot of time, effort, and energy go into the creation of any form of art, whether it’s an original painting by Ravi Verma, cartoon characters such as Tom and Jerry, a hand-embroidered saree, a piece of music by Ravi Shankar, a Ram Leela play staged at an auditorium … Continue reading Is A Make-Up Look Copyrightable?

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The Development of NFTs through the Legal Perspective

2nd November, 2021 - 10:07 am Categories: Copyright

Due to its growing price and increasing presence in creative works such as art, tweets, songs, memes, photographs, other digital media, or a virtual representation of, Non-Fungible Tokens (hence, NFTs) have become a popular issue over the last couple of months. NFTs are a cryptographically created receipt of ownership of a certain thing or entity. … Continue reading The Development of NFTs through the Legal Perspective

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Video game streaming and copyright law

30th September, 2021 - 11:24 am Categories: Copyright

Video game industry has gone through a considerable transformation in the last two decades. It is not restricted to one room or between a few individuals playing a multiplayer game. It has crossed the boundaries and streaming platforms like Twitch, Mixer and YouTube Gaming are also getting popular. It has been observed that during the … Continue reading Video game streaming and copyright law

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Publicity Rights in India: Need for Post-Mortem Recognition

20th September, 2021 - 11:04 am Categories: Legal Issues

Right to Publicity relates to the right to control one’s identity and ensure protection against any unauthorized use. These rights have been traditionally associated and have been regarded as a facet of the right to privacy of an individual. However, lately, these rights have assumed significance in matters pertaining to intellectual property (“IP”). This is … Continue reading Publicity Rights in India: Need for Post-Mortem Recognition

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Whose Work Is It Anyway? -Non-Fungible Tokens and Its Tryst With Copyrights

27th August, 2021 - 11:59 am Categories: Copyright

The horizons of what could be achieved with technology has stretched farther than we could imagine. When Christopher Torres, the creator of the ‘Nyan Cat’ gif, published its corresponding token through the crypto-art platform foundation, he did not have the slightest idea that it would sell for over 300 ETH (approximately equal to $590,000). Similarly, … Continue reading Whose Work Is It Anyway? -Non-Fungible Tokens and Its Tryst With Copyrights

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