Is 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…
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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…
Apache 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…
R.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…
Tata 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…
Gramophone 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…
GNU 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…
Mozilla 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…
The GNU General Public License
The GNU General Public License sets out legal requirements for open source software use, distribution, and modification. It provides a structured framework for compliance, patent rights, and business…
Planning the Right Privacy Policy for You and Your Visitors
A tailored privacy policy is essential for any website collecting user data, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and building user trust. This post discusses the FTC’s core components…