Introduction The case of R.G Anand v. M/s Deluxe Films & Ors is a landmark decision by the Apex court in the field of Copyright Laws in India. The main issue arose when a playwright of a play (“Hum Hindustani”) accused a filmmaker of making… Read More »Case Note: R.G Anand v. M/s Deluxe Films & Ors.
Introduction India has recently emerged as a leader in different areas of focus such as operating system platforms, network management, banking, insurance, health care, manufacturing, and so on. With software development in India on such a massive scale, there is a strong need for IPR… Read More »How Can You Protect Software in India?
Introduction Innovation is extremely important for the development of humankind and it has in turn has led to the growth of new and advanced forms of technology. Digital technology is the most recent advancement that is in progress on a global scale. But with progress,… Read More »What Are the Effects of Digitization on Copyright Infringement?
Introduction Copyright is a form of intellectual property protection granted under the law to the creators of the original works of authorship. It is an exclusive right given by law for a certain term of years to an author, composer, etc., (or his assignee) to… Read More »What Are Performer’s Rights?
Why is This Significant? In today’s world, one cannot deny the power of social media like Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and so on. With the plummeting hashtag culture and recently coined term foodgram, chefs today are spending more time, labour and money to elevate the… Read More »Can Food Plating Be Protected by IP?
How is Software Protected? Software is something that people normally associate with technology, and we all know that technology is protected mainly by patents. However, due to the peculiar nature of codes, getting pure software patented is not possible in many countries, and only possible… Read More »How Do You Protect Software with Copyright Law?
Ideas, Expression, and Copyright Can you copyright an idea, and if not why not? And if yes, what kind of ideas can be copyrighted? People in creative fields may have wondered about this at some point or another, because ideas are the lifeblood of the… Read More »What is the Idea-Expression Dichotomy In Copyright Law?
Introduction Intellectual Property is regarded as one of the most thought-provoking and unconventional domains in the legal fraternity. And why should it not be? It is a property of intangible creations of human mind! It is something which just can’t be touched, in contrary to… Read More »What are the Copyright Issues involved in Research?
What is the First Sale Doctrine? The doctrine of first sale, in essence, limits the power of distribution of copyright owners. It is based on the rationale that once a copyright owner has relinquished ownership of a specific copy of his work, subsequent possessors of… Read More »What is the First Sale Doctrine in Copyright?
Why Are Copyright Societies Necessary? Copyright societies in general are saviors of copyright owners. Copyright owners are the people having ownership over an art piece, music, book, or in legal terms, a work, where the rights extend to a number of rights over the work… Read More »What Are Copyright Societies?
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