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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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This discourse ends with pointing out that since enforcement of IPR is the responsibility of rights holders there are civil and criminal remedies available for infringement as well as digital circumvention, the law is good as is. Is It Though?

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

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As time passed, several developments happened on this front and there were brilliant posts on the blog, e.g. by Mrinalini Kochupillai , Prof. (Dr.) 400 crore war between Monsanto and Indian seed companies with threats of price control and compulsory licensing of patents.” Trivedi , Mr. Essenese Obhan. The issue of Monsanto Bt.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (September 25- October 1)

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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. Image Rights Alright—But Can They Trump Established Rights and Doctrines? The Conundrum of Naked Licensing Naked Licensing, aka “You Snooze, You Lose.”

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If a Lawyer Accepts a TOS While Investigating a Claim, Does It Bind the Client to Arbitration?

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This is a putative class action lawsuit against a people search company for allegedly misusing publicity and personality rights by displaying images contained in yearbooks. appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. Judge Chen (of the Northern District of California) answered this question “no”. Facebook.”.

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A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2021

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Such an interpretation allows for a patentee to claim a right to prohibit another party’s export of allegedly infringing goods, thus going beyond what the statute actually offers. This judgment concerned the classification of payments under end-user license agreements (EULA). Engineering Analysis Centre for Excellence Pvt.

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Safeguarding Personal Names

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Need for Protection of Personal Names through IPR Celebrities commonly demand a licensing fee for the utilization of their name, image, or other distinctive attributes in advertising or merchandising endeavours.

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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. Novartis and Eli Lilly oppose issuing compulsory licenses against Ribocicilib and Abemacicilib TRAI started consultation for Research and Development in ICT sector.