This post discusses significant copyright and entertainment law news, including the Delhi High Court’s decision on mechanical compilation copyright and major international infringement suits. Updates on digital copyright systems and industry partnerships are also analysed.
Read more about No Copyright in Mechanical Compiled database, ‘Suspiria’ Copyright Suit settled, Tracy Chapman Sues Nicki Minaj, Comments on Digital Copyright System, CD Baby Partners with Cosynd and moreCategory: Copyrights
Enforcement Action Against Palm for Violation of Terms of Open Source License
This post examines Artifex’s enforcement action against Palm for alleged violation of open source license terms regarding muPDF. It discusses the legal trends in OSS license compliance and the implications for businesses using open source software.
Read more about Enforcement Action Against Palm for Violation of Terms of Open Source LicenseIs the President of Senegal Entitled to Royalties?
The post examines if the President of Senegal can claim royalties from the African Renaissance statue as its designer. Analysing copyright laws and government work provisions, it concludes that the State owns the copyright, while the President retains moral rights.
Read more about Is the President of Senegal Entitled to Royalties?Common Public License Version 1.0
The Common Public License Version 1.0 is an IBM-drafted open source license detailing copyright and patent rights, distribution conditions, and liability limitations. It sets clear rules on commercial distribution and modification, maintaining a structured legal framework for software use.
Read more about Common Public License Version 1.0Apache License, Version 2.0
The Apache License Version 2.0 provides structured rights and obligations for software distribution and modification in India. It addresses copyright, patent rights, liability, and trademark use with a clear legal framework.
Read more about Apache License, Version 2.0R.G. Anand vs. Delux Films and Ors., AIR 1978 SC 1613
The R.G. Anand vs. Delux Films case clarified that Indian copyright law protects expression, not mere ideas. The Supreme Court found no substantial similarity between the play and the film, setting an important precedent on copyright infringement.
Read more about R.G. Anand vs. Delux Films and Ors., AIR 1978 SC 1613Tata Sky Drops Sony, Harassment Clause in Contracts, American Airlines Sues US Copyright Office, BLIZZARD and LEGO Team Up and more
This update covers significant Indian copyright news, industry disputes, legal reforms, and international developments. Key topics include Tata Sky and Sony’s pricing conflict, court orders, and global copyright trends, with objective analysis for legal and entertainment professionals.
Read more about Tata Sky Drops Sony, Harassment Clause in Contracts, American Airlines Sues US Copyright Office, BLIZZARD and LEGO Team Up and moreGramophone Company of India Ltd. vs. Birendra Bahadur Pandey and Ors., 1984 AIR 667
The Gramophone Company of India copyright case clarified that pirated goods in transit through India are subject to Indian copyright law. The Supreme Court held that such importation constitutes infringement under both the Copyright Act and Customs Act.
Read more about Gramophone Company of India Ltd. vs. Birendra Bahadur Pandey and Ors., 1984 AIR 667GNU Lesser General Public License Version 3
This article examines the GNU Lesser General Public License Version 3, focusing on its application to software libraries and its integration with the GPL. Key legal rights, distribution conditions, and additional permissions under LGPL are discussed.
Read more about GNU Lesser General Public License Version 3Mozilla Public License Version 1.1
The Mozilla Public License Version 1.1 grants comprehensive copyright and patent rights for open source software distribution. It sets clear conditions for modification, distribution, and liability, striking a balance between open access and legal compliance.
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