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

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So, before 2023 turns into yesteryear, let’s see what the past Novembers on SpicyIP (2005 to present) have offered. The issue has often arisen in the context of protecting confidential information through copyright law. Image from here November has passed. E.g., see Prateek Surisetti’s post here and Niyati Prabhu’s post here.

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Honest Abe Roofing Sues Franchisee for Violation of Agreements

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Honest Abe has been installing, repairing, and maintaining residential roofs since 2005. (“Honest Abe”), is an Indiana Corporation with its principal place of business in Terre Haute, Indiana. They have numerous locations in multiple states. 1117 , costs, investigatory fees, and expenses.

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“Right to Access a Public Record” vs “Right to not Communicate the Work”: Where is Public Interest?”

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In Rajeev Kumar vs Jamia Millia Islamia (12th April 2021), an extremely interesting tussle was seen with the copyright over a thesis being pitted against a person’s right to obtain information under the Right to Information Act, 2005. Fair Use and Public Interest. Assessment. suo moto mandatory disclosures.

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WIPIP 2022, Session 3 (ROP/TM, (c) fair use)

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A: contracts were confidential but may be able to talk about standard terms. A: History differs a lot—US foundation for ROP was set much earlier. Justin Hughes The Sub Rosa Rules of Copyright Fair Use Two competing descriptions of fair use: (1) Vague, unpredictable, ad hoc. (2) What’s going on?

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (August 28 – September 3)

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SpicyIP Tidbit: Some Strengthening of the Right to Information Act, 2005 From the Judicial Side Image from here RTI applications are often responded to with dodgy replies and incorrect information. Md Sabeeh Ahmad writes on the proposed changes to the timelines in the patent prosecution process.