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On repatriation: Questions of copyright ownership and management of repatriated cultural heritage materials

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Oriakhogba’s work is a timely reflection on approaches to navigate the complex terrain of using copyright laws to address issues of ownership, control and management inherent in or arising from repatriated (and/or "should-be-repatriated") cultural heritage materials. See South Africa's Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Act.

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Sunday Surprises

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The copyright protection of tattoos” Dr Paula Westenberger (Brunel University) will be part of a webinar on 26 January 2023. 7 February 2023: “Intellectual Property & Sustainability” On 7 February 2023, the University of Geneva will hold a conference entitled “Intellectual Property & Sustainability”.

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Canadian IP Scholars Submit their Recommendations to the Federal Government on AI, the Internet of Things, and the Modernization of the Copyright Act – Part 1

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The scholars acknowledged the government’s commitment to “keep pace” with technological developments in AI while protecting the public interest through Federal statute (the Copyright Act ). The group highlighted their concerns regarding the regulation of text and data mining (TDM) activity under the Copyright Act.

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Copyright Of Cinematograph Films: Indian Scenario

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According to Section 2(d)(v) of the Copyright Act, the producer of a cinematograph film is considered the work’s creator. [1] This preference for producers in copyright law has recently been questioned. As per section 18(1), the author, not the copyright holder, is entitled to receive royalties.

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The Modern Copyright Dilemma: Digital Content Ownership and Access

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Introduction The Intellectual property laws are designed in such a way that not only reward the creator of his intellectual creation thereby incentivising other creators for further innovation, while balancing the rights of the creator with the right of the society to access information or knowledge.

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Copyright Ownership of Movies and Films in Canada: Who’s on First?

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David Vaver is the Acting Director of IP Osgoode and a Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Osgoode Hall Law School. The following is a preview of a paper to be published in the Intellectual Property Journal. . 2 of the Copyright Act RSC 1985, c. 2 of the Copyright Act RSC 1985, c.

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Dynamism and dilemmas: Navigating the evolution of dynamic injunctions

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To protect the right of creators, Copyright law was introduced, fostering creative innovation. Copyright Law and Insufficient Injunctions The British Statute of Anne, 1710, was the first copyright statute. Indian Journal of Intellectual Property Law, 11, 179-204. link] Sareen, M.