Pirate’s Share: Piracy is Not Music to Many Ears
The Indian music industry faces substantial revenue losses due to widespread digital piracy. Despite the growth in digital earnings, more than half of potential income is lost, suggesting…
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Dr. Kalyan Quoted in the Indian Express
An article published in the Indian Express on 11/01/2015, titled “More Spends on Patents Needed”, examined the comparatively low number of patents filed by Indian companies relative to…
RPX acquires patents owned by Apple’s Rockstar Consortium for US$ 900M
RPX Corp. is acquiring around 4,000 patents from Apple’s Rockstar Consortium for US$ 900 million, effectively ending several major patent lawsuits. This deal highlights a move from litigation…
New Copyright Law: Parody is Legal if Judge Thinks it’s Funny
The UK Copyright Law now permits parodies and similar works under fair dealing, but judges decide if the work qualifies based on its humorous effect. This post analyses…
Astrazeneca to retain Sweetness of Onglyza
Astrazeneca has brought a patent infringement case against Aurobindo Pharma over an ANDA filing for Onglyza’s generic version in the US. The dispute centres on the alleged infringement…
LSU helps faculty Transfer Innovation into the market
LSU’s LIFT Fund offers competitive support for faculty to transfer innovation from research to market. The initiative strengthens technology commercialization by funding promising university projects and bridging the…
Spanish Publishers Suffer as Google News Closes Operations
Google News has closed operations in Spain after a new copyright law required licensing fees for news publishers. Spanish publishers now face significant challenges, and the stricter legal…
Development of Copyright Law in the UK
The post explores recent changes to copyright law in the UK, particularly the private copying exception and its legal challenges. It provides an objective overview of industry concerns…
Creative Commons Prints infringed by Flickr
Flickr's Wall Art service faced backlash for selling Creative Commons licensed images without paying photographers. In response, Flickr removed the images and issued refunds, aiming to address licensing…
Are LinkedIn Connections Trade Secrets?
This post discusses whether LinkedIn connections can be classified as trade secrets in employer-employee disputes. It explores key legal factors and the potential implications for Indian law.
Royalties for Singers – Delhi High Court passes a favorable order
The Delhi High Court has issued an order supporting ISRA in a case concerning unpaid royalties for singers. This decision marks a significant advancement in Indian performers rights…
Patent licensing agreement for Google and Verizon
Google and Verizon have entered a five-year patent licensing agreement to prevent litigation over patent infringements. The deal aims to reduce exposure to patent trolls and support innovation…