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[Guest Post] Book review: Intellectual Property Law in Nigeria: Emerging Trends, Theories And Practice

The IPKat

This book review of Intellectual Property Law in Nigeria: Emerging Trends, Theories And Practice by Desmond Oriakhogba (University of the Western Cape, South Africa) and Ifeoluwa Olubiyi (Afe Babaloloa University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria) is kindly provided by Kasim Waziri , Professor of Law at the University of Abuja, Nigeria.

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Commercializing the Personalities of the Dead: The Dangers of the Posthumous Market

IPilogue

In 2020, a South Korean television and radio network, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, released a documentary that revealed one family’s journey in recreating their 7-year-old deceased daughter, Na-Yeon, through the technology of virtual reality (“VR”). In the case of Na-Yeon, her personality rights were used to recreate her VR persona. .

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Protection and Infringement of IPR by Artificial Intelligence: A Double Edged Sword?

Intepat

In the contemporary era, AI plays a significant role in Intellectual Property Rights, becoming increasingly integral during a period where numerous tasks are executed by artificial intelligence. Consequently, it is imperative to recognize that the use of AI itself has become a component of Intellectual Property.

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Media Laws, Rights & Privacy Of Celebrities

IP and Legal Filings

Furthermore, the Information Technology Act of 2000 makes it a crime to copy or transfer data from another person’s device without their permission. Certain essential components of such agreements include the parties’ details, duration, royalty, artist’s rights, payment terms, cancellation, and agreement modification.

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What Do You “Meme” That’s Copyrightable?

IPilogue

Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, enrolled in Professor David Vaver’s 2021-2022 Intellectual Property Law & Technology Intensive Program. The etymology of the word may make sense, but can the same image be copied over and over without intellectual property repercussions? Copyrighting a Meme.

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Unauthorized Photographs: The Rights Of The People We Capture

Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

When it comes to celebrities and other public figures, the laws across Canada have established various personality rights to protect these individuals from the exploitation of their image or likeness. This article does not create a solicitor-client relationship between you and MBM Intellectual Property Law LLP.

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Anil Kapoor Vs Simply Life India & Ors: An Unwavering Assurance In Safeguarding Personality Rights Against Ai

IP and Legal Filings

ABSTRACT There has been a dramatic increase in the commercial use of celebrity personalities by people not authorized to do so compared to the earlier times. Protecting personality rights has become a growing problem in India due to deepfakes, morphed pictures, etc. Interesting right? Puttaswamy v.