SpicyIP

DECEMBER 20, 2023

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.

Personality Rights 59

Personality Rights IP Licensing Copyright 59

SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

SpicyIP Tidbit: Acquiesce, Copyright Infringement, and Pending Suits in Trial Courts: Highlighting SC’s Recent Remarks The Supreme Court while dealing with passing off and acquiescence in a copyright matter, urged the members of the Bar to cooperate with trial courts which are struggling with a huge pile of pending cases.

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Cease and Desist Copyright Infringement Invention Social Media 105

IIPRD

AUGUST 11, 2023

Image Sources: Shutterstock] ‘Donjishi’ is another form of copyright infringement of a manga creator. Donjinshiisa self-published fan bookthatuses the existing manga characters violating the personality rights of the characters as was established in the famous caseof V.T.

Art 52

Art IP Intellectual Property Copyright 52

IPilogue

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

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.

Ownership 103

Ownership Intellectual Property Artwork Copyright Law 103

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

If you’re selling your personality rights, make sure you understand the implications!!! Why Are Pizzerias Arguing Whether Web Browsing Is Copyright Infringement?–Imapizza Newspaper Can Talk About “Derby Pies” Without Infringing Trademarks–Rupp v. Case citation : Coscarelli v. Esquared Hosp. , Imapizza v.

Copyright 140

Copyright Social Media Copying Blogging 140

IPilogue

DECEMBER 9, 2021

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. 3(1) of the Copyright Act , only rightsholders can reproduce their work or “any substantial part thereof.” According to s.3(1)

Copyright 89

Copyright Artistic Work Copying Intellectual Property 89

SpicyIP

AUGUST 27, 2021

To that end, the essay looks at the provisions and cases dealing with copyright infringement in public photography and the ‘freedom of panorama’ in the American, European, and to the extent available, Indian jurisprudence. The drawbacks in applying normative copyright defences in public photography are then explored.

Law 137

Law IP Editing Intellectual Property 137

SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

Sonal Infosystems the Court held that registration of a copyright is a pre-condition for claiming relief for copyright infringement, thus reading into the legislative framework a non-existent requirement. Meher Distilleries Pvt Ltd v. Recognition of non-human inventors, AI and its implications for India.

IP 143

IP Intellectual Property Copyright Trademark 143

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

In this month’s edition, he looks into topics including the Plant Variety Registry, different tales of/ takes on personality rights, and multiple leaks of key documents and their contribution in law-making. on 18 December, 2023 (Delhi High Court) This suit for copyright infringement by was filed by Bentley Systems Inc.

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Registration Trademark Copyright Registering Trademarks 52

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

[Delhi High Court] On September 20, the Delhi High Court granted relief to film actor Anil Kapoor against the unauthorised use of his image, name, voice, and other traits of his persona for monetary gain, reinforcing his personality rights. Sarl a A Sarogi , where the Court affirmed the position on descendability of publicity rights.

IP 124

IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124

IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Radha Pocket Books,the plaintiff filed a copyright infringement case against the defendant for publishing a comic book character named ‘Nagesh’. In another case of Indian Performing Rights Society v. InRaja Pocket Books v.

Privacy 100

Privacy Intellectual Property Law Intellectual Property Copyright 100

SpicyIP

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Image Rights Alright—But Can They Trump Established Rights and Doctrines? Image from here The Delhi High Court’s recent interim injunction concerning Anil Kapoor’s personality rights throws up an important question- should such orders protecting personality rights overlook the established principles and doctrines?

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Licensing Trademark Intellectual Property Copyright 59