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The Effects of Assignment Deed on a Copyright
This article examines the case Super Cassettes Industries Ltd. Vs M/S Shreya Broadcasting Pvt. Ltd where the plaintiff is Super Cassettes Industries Ltd, […]
A Cancelled Design Registration Does Not Bar an Action for Trademark Passing-Off
In today’s world with stringent Intellectual Property Laws in place, there still looms the probability of infringing intellectual property rights. This has ultimately […]
Are copyright infringement offences cognizable or not?
In November 2019, the Delhi High Court heard a petition filed by Anurag Sanghi, who sought relief to quash a first information report […]
Government proposes amendments in Indian Design Rules
The Government of India has circulated on October 18, 2019 draft amendments to the Designs Rules, 2001 to seek suggestions from the stakeholders. […]
A Practical Insight into Copyright Law – India Perspective
The word “original” has not been defined in the Copyright Act,1957 (“the Act”), but has derived its connotation through case laws. It is […]
No license required for using the sound recordings during marriages
Upon examination of representations received from various stakeholders the question as to whether it is essential to obtain a license for using sound […]
Website blocking – An Answer to Copyright infringement?
Several jurisdictions have permitted the blocking of websites propagating child pornography, online gambling, terrorism. Is blocking of websites the appropriate measure to curb […]
Art, Copyright Infringement And Advertising
Ai Wewei is a Berlin-based Chinese artist. He created an installation at the Kunsthal Charlottenborg in Copenhagen – gallery of the Royal Danish […]
Draft Copyright Amendment Rules, 2019 – A Comparison
The table provides a comparative analysis of the current Copyright Rules, 2013 with the Draft Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2019circulated by DPIIT, Ministry of […]