SpicyIP

MAY 3, 2023

Considering the Copyright Act, 1957 entitles even the legal representatives of a deceased author to exercise the integrity right, it is then interesting to consider how such claims would play out in the absence of explicit instructions from the deceased author on exercising this right.

Moral Rights 105

Moral Rights Intellectual Property Settlement Copyright 105

The IP Law Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

The statute has a specific prohibition against the unauthorized use of a deceased performer’s “digital replica” and also specifically prohibits unauthorized pornographic deep fakes of both performers and personalities. The postmortem right attached to a “performer” does not expire.

Privacy 85

Privacy Music Law Advertising 85

IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 10, 2024

Through these platforms, individuals can access content that was previously inaccessible and engage in discussions on topics that were once considered sensitive or controversial. INTRODUCTION The entertainment and media sector is experiencing a continuous and increasing influence on social media with each passing day.

Social Media 82

Social Media Journalism Television Law 82

IPilogue

DECEMBER 10, 2021

As part of the course requirements, students were asked to write a blog on a topic of their choice. Not only is her now deceased grandfather unable to testify, but the defendants have found ample evidence to disprove ownership. Background. In 1949, C.W. Scott-Giles created an illustration called Upper Hell. It was published in the U.K.

Copyright Infringement 111

Copyright Infringement Copyright Public Domain Ownership 111

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

The topic of interest is related to both the cellular and molecular aspects of biological objects. Apart from the first inventor, an assignee of the inventor and the legal representative of the deceased inventor can also apply for patents in accordance with Indian Patent Act sec 2(1)ab and sec2(1)k. Who can provide for patent rights?

Patent 92

Patent Inventor Invention Intellectual Property 92

SpicyIP

JULY 5, 2021

Topical Highlight. The Delhi High Court refused to stay the release of the film, “Nyay: The Justice”, based on the life of deceased Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, noting that certain celebrity rights were protected as IPRs, and were assignable and licensable. Delhi High Court Clarifies Law on Arbitrability of Trademark Disputes.

Intellectual Property 105

Intellectual Property Trademark Licensing Copyright 105

SpicyIP

JULY 19, 2021

Topical Highlight. Nishtha emphasises that in determining whether the deceased possessed personality rights enforceable by his heirs, the Court based its reasoning on the intertwining between privacy and publicity rights. The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2021: Overbroad, Disproportionate and Unnecessary.

Advertising 105

Advertising Advertising Non-Fungible Tokens Intellectual Property 105