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The Choice Of Law Debate In Copyright Infringement

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction Private International Law governs the disputes between two individual parties rather than States. Unlike Public International Law that has a defined jurisdiction and law, Private International Law lacks in that area. Choice of Law is determining which country’s laws will govern the dispute.

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Artist Royalties: An exegesis of Resale rights in India

IIPRD

Since an artist is responsible for the very conception of his painting, drawing, sculpting or a literary work, he is entitled to monetary compensation upon the artwork’s sale. In this paper, we will look at the existing provisions in India governing re-sale rights and critically analyse the same. Artists Rights Directive.

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Media Laws, Rights & Privacy Of Celebrities

IP and Legal Filings

Furthermore, the Information Technology Act of 2000 makes it a crime to copy or transfer data from another person’s device without their permission. Licensing It denotes that the film is based on a previously published novel, book, or artistic work. The Indian Copyright Act of 1957 forbids and punishes acts of piracy.

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The World of 3D Printing vs. IPR

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

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 widespread availability of low-cost 3D printers will make it easier for anyone to copy even patented products.

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Can Intellectual Property Rights Safeguard Your Blog?

Kashishipr

Copyright is a legal protection afforded to an original, creative literary, musical, or artistic work. However, the content must reflect an expression of something since ideas are not governed under copyright. You may sign-up for a Creative Common License where the issue lies in seeking acknowledgment of the work.

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IP and NFTs: Where are We?

LexBlog IP

Nor is it clear whether—or how—NFTs might trigger liability under the 76-year-old federal Lanham Act , which governs trademark infringement and unfair competition. They are sold and/or traded in connection with “smart contracts” that govern the terms of transfer.

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Growth of Virtual Youtubers and IP Complications

IIPRD

8] Line between Copying and Inspiration Recently, VTuber Pekora’s look-alike was seen in an animated series without any consent from the creator or the company. [9] The law doesn’t specify 3D or 2D characters as copyrightable, but they can be covered under artistic works as per Section 13 of the Copyright Act.

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