This article explores the conflict and reconciliation between copyright protection and the right to know in India. It highlights the importance of fair use, legal exemptions, and judicial perspectives in ensuring access to knowledge while safeguarding creative rights.
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Copyright Limitations on Media Freedom
This post explores how copyright law both protects and limits media freedom, with emphasis on Indian and comparative legal perspectives. It analyses fair use, public interest, and key judicial decisions, highlighting the ongoing need for a balanced approach to copyright in the media sector.
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The post analyses copyright protection for writers in India, including ownership, registration, and legal rights under Indian law. Key questions around publishing agreements and enforcement are introduced for future discussion.
Read more about Words Are All We Have – Copyrights and Writers (Part 1)Using Open Source Software in Business
This post analyses the legal and practical considerations of using open source software in business, covering different license types and compliance obligations. It highlights both the benefits and risks, emphasizing the need for due diligence and adherence to license terms.
Read more about Using Open Source Software in BusinessCopyright Statistics, BCCI, Facebook, PokerNews and More.
The post analyses recent trends in Indian copyright registrations and reviews significant infringement cases involving BCCI, Facebook, and T-Series. It also discusses international copyright disputes and notable licensing deals, providing a factual legal perspective.
Read more about Copyright Statistics, BCCI, Facebook, PokerNews and More.Publication of Bare Acts Not Infringement, Cinematograph Act Amendments, No Copyright For Taste, and More
This post examines recent copyright law updates in India, including positions on bare acts publication and Cinematograph Act reforms. It also covers global copyright decisions and major legal cases in the entertainment industry, providing clear and objective legal analysis.
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This post analyses the anti-circumvention law proposed in India under Section 65A of the Copyright Amendment Bill 2010. It discusses ambiguities, exceptions, and challenges in enforcing technological protection measures, questioning the law’s effectiveness for copyright owners.
Read more about Circumventing Around Anti-circumvention LawSarkar in Copyright Trouble, ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ Leaked, China Bans Many Karaoke Songs, Harry Potter Themed Event, Google Partners with Sephora and more
This update examines key copyright infringement news, including the Sarkar legal dispute and the Thugs of Hindostan film leak. It also covers international copyright actions, merchandising updates, and new technology partnerships, offering a structured overview of recent entertainment law developments.
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This analysis explores whether moral rights can be waived under different legal systems, with a focus on Indian copyright law. The issue remains unsettled by legislation and case law, making contractual terms and author status pivotal.
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This post explores the legal value of intellectual property for music bands in India, with an emphasis on trademark and copyright protection. It outlines essential registration procedures and the importance of enforcing rights to maximise revenue and avoid infringement.
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