Inspiration vs. Imitation: Understanding copyright infringement
Right from the moment a child is born to the moment of a human’s last breath, harmonies, symphonies, rhythm, and tempos are a constant. Music plays an integral role in everybody’s life, its influences being subtle. It affects us in more ways than we can acknowledge. Knowing this, let’s delve into the idea of ownership … Continue reading Inspiration vs. Imitation: Understanding copyright infringement
Read more »Fair Use in Parody and Satire: Analysing the Boundaries of Creative Expression in Common Law Countries.
INTRODUCTION Parody, an art form as old as Aristophanes, raises an interesting tension in copyright law where it conflicts with the idea of proprietary rights of original authors. This collision raises a fundamental question: if two works valuable from an artistic point of view are contested in the field of competition of copyrights, which ought … Continue reading Fair Use in Parody and Satire: Analysing the Boundaries of Creative Expression in Common Law Countries.
Read more »The Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Copyright Infringement
INTRODUCTION Copyright infringement is one of the most persistent problems in intellectual property law today. Because it has become easier than ever to access digital content, unauthorized use of copyrighted materials has skyrocketed exponentially in a very short period of time. Copyright infringement happens when persons use or reproduce a work without acquiring consent from … Continue reading The Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Copyright Infringement
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 »Live-Streaming Live Performances – Can It Land You in Hot Waters?
Introduction With the advent of modern live streaming technology, anyone can access this technology and live-stream any event, from any place, at any time. However, it is one thing to live-stream one’s own content and another when someone else’s performance is live-streamed by someone in the audience. Irrespective of the performance being paid, or a … Continue reading Live-Streaming Live Performances – Can It Land You in Hot Waters?
Read more »Aaj Tak vs Newslaundry: Restriction or Criticism
The Indian media has evidently touched its new law after Aaj Tak has claimed against the media watchdog Newslaundry to prevent former’s criticism of news reportage. After this criticism by Newslaundry, allegedly, an impression that the TV Today Network (that owns Aaj Tak and India Today) is involved in broadcasting and publishing fake news and … Continue reading Aaj Tak vs Newslaundry: Restriction or Criticism
Read more »New Copyright law In United Arab Emirates: Moving Digital World
New Copyright Law In United Arab Emirates Moving With The Digital World, In the past few months of 2021, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Government adopted and enacted many vast legislative changes by passing 50 new laws of the land that coincided with the 50th year Anniversary of United Arab Emirates (UAE) foundation. Amongst those … Continue reading New Copyright law In United Arab Emirates: Moving Digital World
Read more »An Overview on the Concept of Dilution of Trademarks
An overview on trademarks, their significance, and registration Trademarks play a crucial role in reflecting the quality of a product or service. Moreover, it provides a sense of individuality to the brand by differentiating its products and services from other competitors in a particular domain. Trademarks are a valuable asset to a company or a … Continue reading An Overview on the Concept of Dilution of Trademarks
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