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Maasai Fashion: Indigenous People Vs Corporates

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Jaguar Land Rover had used the imagery of the Maasai community to enhance the aesthetics of their advertisement. Hence, it is unethical to use Maasai imagery for the sake of free advertisements or cultural misappropriation. A shoe company called Masai Barefoot Technology as well used Maasai iconography while launching their brand.

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What Protects The Intellectual Property Created By Artists Or Designers?

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This means protecting significant rights to their original works. With the introduction of the Designs Act in the year 2000, the Government of India included the advanced provision of safeguarding works with non-functional features in the domain of creative work. Industrial Design.

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Personality Rights : Through The Glasses Of IPR

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Starting from an Actor promoting tourism advertisements to a cricketer promoting daily life snacks, we live in a celebrity-driven economy. Living in an era where influential personalities are reverenced, fortifying Personality Rights from any such misuse is a must. INTRODUCTION.

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

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Notably, Monsanto’s matter had several layers including the State Governments seeking to regulate IP licensing fees, and the Indian seed companies who previously licensed technology from Monsanto, refusing to pay royalties to Monsanto. However, the Government later withdrew these guidelines. see also Sourav Ganguly vs Tata Tea ).

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What Protects The Intellectual Property Created By Artists Or Designers?

Intepat

This means protecting significant rights to their original works. Design Rights. With the introduction of the Designs Act in the year 2000, the Government of India included the advanced provision of safeguarding works with non-functional features in the domain of creative work.

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The Modern Copyright Dilemma: Digital Content Ownership and Access

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The Statute of Anne marked the beginning of copyright protection in the United Kingdom, whereas in France, the first statute granting copyright protection was enacted after the French Revolution known as the Declaration of the Rights of the Genius in 1793, which gave authors protection for ten years (Moh. Zafar Mahfooz Nomani, 2023).

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

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Interesting right? Let’s give you some insights as to What constitutes such infringement, what can be done against this, and the relevant laws governing such situations . PERSONALITY RIGHTS In this day and age of endorsement deals and tabloid speculations, it is crucial for celebrities to protect their rights and reputations. .”