This article explains the copyright registration process for literary works in India, including required forms, documents, and application steps. It provides practical guidance for writers seeking to secure…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 10 Dec 2018
Open source has become integral to modern business, expanding beyond software into diverse sectors. This post examines the legal challenges, including patent disputes, that companies face with open…
Intellepedia · 8 Dec 2018
The post covers key copyright and entertainment law developments, including litigation, PILs, and international copyright news. It also provides updates on industry partnerships and legal trends in copyright…
Intellepedia · 7 Dec 2018
The Ninth Circuit held that software licenses do not give rise to patent exhaustion, restricting the first sale doctrine for licensed software. This judgment clarifies the limitations on…
Intellepedia · 4 Dec 2018
This post examines copyright registration for writers in India, detailing protections for literary and artistic works. It discusses the registration process, benefits for writers, and practical considerations in…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 4 Dec 2018
In Bharat Law House vs. Wadhwa, the Supreme Court examined whether enlarging a law book by an assignee amounts to copyright infringement. The Court held that such enlargement…
Intellepedia · 30 Nov 2018
This update reviews recent copyright and entertainment law news in India and abroad, including legal challenges to Akshay Kumar’s films and the Australia Copyright Amendment Bill. Key developments…
Intellepedia · 30 Nov 2018
The article discusses how originality and creativity are fundamental for copyright protection for writers under Indian law. It explains the legal standards and offers practical examples to clarify…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 29 Nov 2018
This article discusses the legal nuances of copyright protection for writers in India, highlighting the difference between protected expressions and unprotected ideas. It explores originality, public domain, and…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 28 Nov 2018
This article explores the evolution and application of copyright law in India, focusing on the balance between author and publisher interests. It examines fair use, statutory exemptions, and…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 27 Nov 2018