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SpicyIP Tidbit: Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry clarifies Current IPR Regime Sufficient for AI Works Protection

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In response to a series of unstarred questions regarding copyright infringement by generative AI, directed towards the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Shri. The Indian courts have shown proactive measures in restraining the misuse of AI tools for copyright infringement.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (September 18- September 24)

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Look no further as we present to you the SpicyIP Weekly Review, highlighting the discussions that took place on the blog along with other IP news. International Developments John Grisham, George RR Martin and 15 other authors sue OpenAI for Copyright infringement. Wondering what IP developments took place last week?

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Recipes Aren’t Copyrightable, No Matter How “Exciting” They Are–Coscarelli v. Esquared

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Her inability to control social media accounts referencing her reminded me of the Hayley Paige Gutman litigation , and I will say more about this issue when I blog the JW Dant bourbon case. If you’re selling your personality rights, make sure you understand the implications!!! Some Related Blog Posts. Imapizza v.

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

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With further ado, here’s what I found in Novembers: Database Protection in India: Since Prof Basheer’s 2005 post about the inaccurate implication of the theft of data as copyright infringement, to 2023, not much seems to have changed. Speaking of late movie stars, one may wonder about the posthumous enforcement of celebrity rights.

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After Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff Follows Suit! Taking a Look at the Recent DHC Order From the Perspective of Personality Rights & Right to Livelihood

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Comparing the approaches of the Courts vis a vis personality rights and the right to livelihood, we are pleased to bring to you this guest post by Aditya Bhargava. Comparing the approaches of the Courts vis a vis personality rights and the right to livelihood, we are pleased to bring to you this guest post by Aditya Bhargava.

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What Do You “Meme” That’s Copyrightable?

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As part of the course requirements, students were asked to write a blog on a topic of their choice. Is Infringement Even Possible Then? While the protection of memes remains unclear and unresolved, plaintiffs can claim copyright, trademark, and personality rights in the underlying images. 29 of the Copyright Act ).

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Traditional Tattoos on the Red Carpet: Continuing the Conversation of Collective Ownership

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The applicant, Indigenous artist John Bulun Bulun, sought relief for copyright infringement of a bark painting, which R & T Textiles had used on t-shirts. In 2009, the Belgian Court of Appeal was tasked with deciding whether a tattoo could be granted ownership under Belgian copyright law in JDH v JM.

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