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This article evaluates the Draft National eCommerce Policy of India, focusing on data ownership, digital competition, and intellectual property protection. It responds to concerns raised by Professor Arul…
This post examines the Draft National E-Commerce Policy, focusing on its treatment of data protection, marketplace regulation, and compliance issues. It argues for clearer, more comprehensive legal standards…
This analysis examines Spotify’s licensing arrangements in India in light of Section 33 of the Copyright Act 1957. It explores whether Spotify’s business model aligns with the Act’s…
The post explores when copying elements from books constitutes copyright infringement under Indian law. It clarifies the difference between ideas and expressions and outlines how substantial similarity is…
The article provides an analytical review of book publishing contracts, emphasising copyright ownership, royalty structures, and negotiation strategies for Indian writers. It offers practical insights for authors to…
The National eCommerce Policy Draft sets out key proposals for regulating Indian eCommerce marketplaces. It addresses FDI, data protection, IP enforcement, and consumer protection, aiming to create a…
The post analyses Amazon’s eBook licensing practices in India, arguing that they contravene Section 33 of the Copyright Act by effectively running a licensing business without registration as…
This post explores how IP audits help Indian companies develop systems that extract maximum business value from intellectual property. It outlines practical steps for policy creation and emphasises…
Intellectual property is a key driver of company value and revenue growth, especially for research-driven organisations. This post discusses the importance of IP audits in India, outlining their…
This post analyses whether Rajinikanth's unique methods could be patented under Indian law. It discusses process patentability, statutory exclusions, and the mental steps doctrine in an objective, legal-academic…