IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 27, 2022

In India, protection under copyrights is provided into two forms, which includes, economic rights and the moral rights of the author. Economic rights are enumerated under section 14 of the Act and section 57 deals with the moral rights of the copyright holder.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Moral Rights Designs Design 52

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The issue has often arisen in the context of protecting confidential information through copyright law. Speaking of late movie stars, one may wonder about the posthumous enforcement of celebrity rights. E.g., see Prateek Surisetti’s post here and Niyati Prabhu’s post here.

Personality Rights 59

Personality Rights IP Licensing Copyright 59

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Fantasy Sports [Delhi High Court] In a suit alleging copyright infringement, HULM Entertainment argued that Fantasy Sports’ “MyFab11” sports fantasy app copies the trading and stock features and GUI of its “Exchange 22” app. on March 30, the Court underscored the importance of specific details in examining confidentiality claims.

IP 124

IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124

The IPKat

MAY 25, 2022

In her role she had access to some Mulberry designs before their launch, and consequently the company required her to sign confidentiality and copyright agreements which required the assignment of copyright in any works or designs made arising from her employment and which related to Mulberry’s business.

Copyright 93

Copyright Moral Rights Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Law 93