Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Photographs are under the subject matter of copyright which means that photographs are artistic works that attract copyright protection. In India, photographs enjoy copyright protection under Section 2 (c) i of the Copyright Act, 1957 , which mentions the certain types of artistic works granted copyright protection in India.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The depiction of Santa Claus in Coca-Cola’s winter advertisement was done by artist Haddon Sundblom but because this artistic work was based on a real person, it could not be granted copyright protection as it was not unique. The post Santa Clause and IP appeared first on Biswajit Sarkar Blog.

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IPilogue

MARCH 14, 2023

Judge Rakoff held that the Rogers v Grimaldi test for artistic works applies where the key inquiry is whether the trademark was used to mislead the public. This test was applied as opposed to the Gruner + Jahr test, which applies where no artistic work is involved.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

A decision dated August 5, 2022 from the United Kingdom’s High Court of Justice has the potential to expand the definition of “artistic works of craftmanship” under UK copyright law. This ruling was based on the leading House of Lords authority on works of artistic craftmanship, George Hensher Ltd v Restawile Upholstery (Lancs) Ltd. [1]

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

It was remarkable to see the incredible new technology on display and how intellectual property was being used to protect inventions and works. In this blog, I will endeavour to answer the most frequently asked questions from the show, to provide you with the tools to protect your works and alleviate any concerns you may have.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

For more details on the first instance decision as a whole, see our prior Kluwer blog post here. Accordingly, the Mark with Text was a protectable copyright work as an artistic work. Background The parties are the well-known supermarkets in the UK: Lidl and Tesco.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 28, 2024

The blog will address the legal protection of film titles and answer the big question of whether anyone can make another DDLJ. 1] The Copyright Act protects certain types of works, which are included in Section 13. Cyril Amarchnad Corporate Blogs (Dec. Film titles are essentially the bridge between the viewers and the film.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

Copyright registration in India ensures protection for various types of works, such as literary works (e.g., books, articles, poems), artistic works (e.g., paintings, photographs, sculptures), musical works, cinematographic films, sound recordings, computer programs, and many more.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As part of the course requirements, students were asked to write a blog on a topic of their choice. In Canada, copyright protection is afforded to every original literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic work that is fixed. Artistic Work. It’s no secret that memes have taken the internet by storm.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 16, 2023

In this two-part blog, I will be analysing the historical debates and developments of the terms of copyright. The term varied depending on the nature of the work. For literary, dramatic, and musical works, copyright lasted for the lifetime of the author plus 50 years after their death. What led to this divergence?

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In August of 2021, India’s copyright office recognized the RAGHAV Painting App, an artificial intelligence tool, as the co-author of a copyright-protected artistic work , Suryast. However, recent developments in India may signal the emergence of a new era of protection extending beyond humans to include artificial intelligence.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 12, 2023

We are aware that copyright is given to the original creator of a literary or artistic work and that recipes are just personalised interpretations of existing ideas, which suggests that it is common knowledge, hence it lacks the first requisite i.e. originality to be eligible for protection under copyright. IPleaders Blog.

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Copyright law “protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture.” It also protects images, photos, videos, and other written work, such as blog posts.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 27, 2022

The blog is divided into two parts and this is part 2 of the blog. PART 1: of the blog discussed about history, development, fundamentals of IPR and explained Patents and Trademarks. This blog will consider different IPs, which are at growing stage. Broad classification of ‘works’ which are protected by copyright are-.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Given the fact that the copyright law was originally framed to protect literary and artistic works, it needs to be seen how much the law has evolved to grant protection to digitalized works. Copyright is basically the legal protection given to any creator of an original literary or artistic work.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 13, 2021

As part of the course requirements, students were asked to write a blog on a topic of their choice. While you may debate whether the filter deviated from Mykie’s design so as to count as a new work (lacking a degree of substantial reproduction) – we must first question, are makeup designs captured by copyright protection?

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 1, 2023

My last blog post ended with a cliffhanger: but what about Jack Daniel’s and dog toys? The Court reasoned that the toys themselves were products, rather than artistic works. For those of you on the edge of your seats, thanks for waiting. There are others probably thinking, “What is this guy’s deal?

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IP Tech Blog

JULY 12, 2023

The USCO rejected Kashtanova’s application to the extent it covered the images of the comic book (as opposed to the text) on the basis that AI-generated portions of the work lack the “human authorship” required to gain copyright protection in the USA.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Moreover, Section 51 of the Act of 1957 categorizes the reproduction of any literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work in the form of a cinematographic work as an infringing copy. The post OTT Platforms and Digital Piracy appeared first on Biswajit Sarkar Blog.

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Intepat

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Protection of an Artistic Work–. The IP laws outlined above will not only protect a person’s work once conceived but also help protect it throughout the design phase of the product. DESIGNS ACT, 2000. COPYRIGHT ACT, 1957. Protection of a design–. Maximum 15 years. The lifetime of the creator + 60 years after his death.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

A look at streaming giant Spotify’s recent significant copyright battles provides some insight into the issue of compensation for artists’ work on online streaming platforms. Spotify has encountered its fair share of copyright infringement lawsuits filed by music artists, record labels, and publishers.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Where the Crown can use a person’s artistic expression as incriminating evidence, the system risks limiting such expression and clashes with the government’s mandate to foster and promote the enjoyment and production of artistic works and threatens growth in the Canadian music scene both domestically and internationally.

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IPilogue

JULY 27, 2022

On June 23 rd , 2022, the Parliament of Canada passed legislation to extend the term of copyright protection in literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works from life of author plus 50 years to 70 years. Sally Yoon is an IPilogue Writer, IP Innovation Clinic Fellow, and a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2021

I’ve blogged three yearbook cases so far this year ( Callahan v. Ancestry ), and today I’ll blog two more. Now you can see why this case festered in my blog queue for 6 weeks. Blogging it has been rough! Prior blog posts on Yearbook and Related Cases. Ancestry , Knapke v. Classmates , and Sessa v.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 30, 2024

Ethical considerations regarding the creation of artistic works have been a persistent source of dispute over the course of human history. The integration of technology within the domain of art design has provided artists with unprecedented possibilities to conceptualise and implement interactive and immersive experiences.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Section 52 of the Copyright Act, 1957, enumerates specific acts or works that are not deemed infringements of copyright, including fair dealing with a literary, dramatic, musical, artistic work, or work that is not a computer programme.

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Kashishipr

JULY 27, 2022

In simple terms, it pertains to the original creations of the human intellect, including inventions, symbols, designs, artistic works, literary works, and so on. The post Understanding the Role Intellectual Property Plays in Mergers and Acquisitions appeared first on Blog | Kashish IPR | Intellectual Property Rights Law Firm.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

On the other hand, licensing serves as the entry point for approved usage, allowing permissions for the specific and controlled use of copyrighted content, such as incorporating music into motion pictures, adapting books, or producing artistic works that are derivative.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

A diagram, map, chart, or plan, an engraving, photograph, a work of architecture, or any other work of creative workmanship is defined as an artistic work under Section 2(c) of the Copyright Act. The post The World of 3D Printing vs. IPR appeared first on Biswajit Sarkar Blog.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 16, 2022

In most nations globally, the copyright protection term lasts for the lifetime of the author plus seventy years following his death; however, the protection period varies depending on the type of work. In the present digital era, a significant amount of content is freely available on the internet for anyone and everyone to use.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The author or owner interested in the copyright of any work may apply to the Registrar of Copyrights in Form XIV with the prescribed fee. In the case of an artistic work used in relation to any goods or services, the applicant should submit a certificate from the Registrar of Trade Marks.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Many, if not all, the readers of this blog will have sincere admiration for the academic world of intellectual property. It is a world of jurists who have a mixed practical-theoretical approach and a 'philosophical' attitude to legal matters.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works concluded in 1886 and was amended in 1979. Berne Convention Aims to protect the works and rights of the respective authors. It gives the author or/and the owner full protection despite the origin of the work. appeared first on Biswajit Sarkar Blog.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 25, 2021

Limited edition trademarks that comprise original artistic device elements may also enjoy protection under Copyright Law. While the requirements of distinctiveness under Trademark Law and originality under copyright law differ, the protection afforded to artistic works should usually apply to limited edition trademarks.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

Music is an artistic work which is subject to copyright protection. The post Music Piracy appeared first on Biswajit Sarkar Blog. Music lovers can now effortlessly stream music from anywhere in the world.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

While the increasing use of AI in the generation of designs and other artistic work has created serious challenges and ethical dilemmas such as the increased dependency on software and privacy risks, the calculated collaboration of the human mind in producing said designs is crucial for human development and critical thinking.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Music is an artistic work which falls into the purview of copyright protection. The post Copyright Infringement and Music appeared first on Biswajit Sarkar Blog. Nowadays, music lovers can easily stream music.

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