The procedural requirements for copyright registration of an artistic work in India ensure that the particulars entered in the Register of Copyrights are […]
Copyright Registration is Not Automatically Granted if No Objections are Received
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Guarding Creativity Online: Delhi High Court on Copyright and Passing Off in Social Media Advertising
Social media campaigns, influencer-led promotions and digital advertising have transformed online content into a commercially valuable form of intellectual property. Distinctive campaign themes, […]
Dubbing Does Not Include Broadcasting: Madras High Court Clarifies Broadcast Rights in Film Copyright
The progression of media from traditional cinema halls to satellite television and digital broadcasting has altered the way in which cinematographic works are […]
No Licence, No Performance: Bombay High Court Restrains Restaurants From Using Sound Recordings Without License
While enforcing copyright in sound recordings, legal boundaries are often examined when commercial establishments question the authority of copyright owners and exclusive licensees […]
Identity In The Age Of AI: Deepfakes, Synthetic Media, And Evolving Personality Rights Protection In India
The convergence of rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence, particularly tools that create audio-visual content indistinguishable from reality, such as deepfakes, voice clones, AI-generated […]
E-commerce Platforms Accountable For Curbing Counterfeits In The Growing Digital Age
The rapid growth of e-commerce has transformed the retail landscape, providing consumers with unparalleled convenience and accessibility. However, this shift to digital platforms […]
Lights, camera action! Don’t forget the taxes
The film industry is a complex chain ending with the management of intellectual property rights. With the introduction of service tax on intellectual […]
No Monopoly Over Themes: Bombay HC Rejects Copyright Claim On Dream Girl 2
In the case of Ashim Kumar Bagchi vs Balaji Telefilms Ltd. & Ors., the Bombay High Court addressed important questions about copyright infringement […]
Does Copyright Protection End With The Grant Of A Patent?
It is normal for the patentee to seek copyright protection of the literary work in the same subject matter. This means that copyright […]
Diss my products and I’ll see you in court
In Dabur India Limited v Patanjali Ayurved Limited and Anr, Delhi High Court dealt with comparative advertising and the limits of commercial speech in […]