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Book Review: Research Handbook on IP and Moral Rights

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This is a book review of the Research Handbook on Intellectual Property and Moral Rights , curated by Ysolde Gendreau (Université de Montréal, Canada), provided by Francesca Mazzi , Lecturer in AI, Innovation and Law at Brunel University London. Such gestures couldn't be overlooked in a book on moral rights.

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Does food flavouring constitute a “work”?

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1) He made this request on grounds including trademark law and unfair competition law. Articles 4(1) and (3) concern the individual powers of the author on moral rights and article 12(2) concerns the transfer of intellectual rights (property and moral). dishes and seasonings) as works of IP. (1)

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Beyond the Big Screen: The Legal Odyssey of Film Titles in India

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MK, An analysis on Protection of film titles under Trademark Law , Surana & Surana (Dec. As a result, court prohibited the defendants from utilising the word “Sholay” itself in the title of their movie because the movie has become a “cult classic.” 20, 2023) [link] [10] Arbaaz Khan Production (P) Ltd.

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Personality Rights : Through The Glasses Of IPR

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The performer is abetted with the right to claim damages in case his performance is distorted, mutilated, or modified in a manner prejudicial to his reputation. Performers right provided under the Copyright Act encompasses special rights, exclusive rights, and moral rights.

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Journey Through “Januarys” on SpicyIP (2005 – Present)

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More recently in 2020, Sankalp Jain discussed the copyright challenges in “Dreams,” a video game enabling user-generated content, arguing for the Indian copyright law’s limitations in addressing the the issues around the fan-made creations within the game. Google, particularly looking into ‘consent’ and the moral rights of a performer.

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Anil Kapoor Vs Simply Life India & Ors: An Unwavering Assurance In Safeguarding Personality Rights Against Ai

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The illegal distribution and sale of t-shirts, magnets, keychains, mugs, stickers, and masks featuring a celebrity’s picture, face, or other connected qualities should not, she emphasised, totally strip these rights of their protection. National Law School of India Review , 31 (1), 125–148. L., & Lemley, M.

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A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2023

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Ujoy Technology and Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha vs Tech Square Engineering Pvt Ltd [Delhi High Court] This year the concept of transborder reputation in trademark law saw two important interpretations from the Delhi High Court. Bolt Technology v. First, in Toyota v.

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