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Inclusion of a lamp in a photograph: French court sheds light on incidental inclusion

The IPKat

Copyright infringement cases often provide an opportunity to explore exceptions and limitations to copyright. This time this Kat encountered a recent French case involving incidental inclusion, an optional exception/limitation to copyright under EU copyright law [ IPKat on incidental inclusion here ]. 112-1 and L.112-2-10

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Fleshing out the copyright in a tattoo

IP Whiteboard

This leads to a number of questions: Is it copyright infringement to copy a work and use it as a tattoo? Does copyright exist in tattoos? What about moral rights? Is it copyright infringement to copy a work and use it as a tattoo? . What about moral rights? 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link]. [3]

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

IP and Legal Filings

7] , the plaintiff filed a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement and requested the issuance of an interim injunction to prevent the defendant’s film “Mohenjo Daro” from being released. Karan Johar, 2006 SCC OnLine Del 828 [12] Protection of Film Titles under Indian Law, NovoJuris (Dec.

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SpicyIPWeekly Review (December 4- December 10)

SpicyIP

Decoding Street Art, Fair Use and Moral Rights Is usage of Mural art, in commercial advertisements covered by Fair use? Read Yogesh’s detailed post examining the issues concerning copyrightability, permanent fixation, and the mural’s setting. Click to read! Other Posts Is the Writing on the Wall?

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The Modern Copyright Dilemma: Digital Content Ownership and Access

IP and Legal Filings

Digital Rights Management emerged as a result of ubiquitous copyright infringement related to digital content. DRM work mechanism to protect the digital copyright work is to put barriers in places to prevent the stealing of the digital content. These rights are transferrable for financial benefits. Atanasova, I.