I got (NO) power-IPRS restrained from issuing licenses by Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has restrained IPRS from issuing licenses for the works of Chitra Jagjit Singh and late Jagjit Singh, following a dispute over the society’s legal…
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Copyright Pirates! BREIN is coming for you!
BREIN, a Dutch anti-piracy organisation, is expanding its enforcement to include individual uploaders on pirate websites. The group’s new strategy involves collecting IP addresses and seeking support from…
Providers of free Wi-Fi free from copyright liability
The Advocate General’s opinion in the CJEU addresses whether free Wi-Fi providers are liable for copyright infringements by users. The opinion supports safe harbour protections and limits intermediary…
Lionsgate v. Ameritrade: A classic case of copyright claims dressed in TM claims’ clothing
This post discusses the Lionsgate v. Ameritrade case, focusing on copyright and trademark claims related to the use of a famous Dirty Dancing line in advertising. The court…
Business of IP & Start-ups – A presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B)
The following presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, Managing Partner BananaIP Counsels, at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B), for their workshop titled ‘Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in…
Copyright Board to be constituted soon……or not so soon?
The Delhi High Court has ordered the urgent reconstitution of the Copyright Board in India, citing statutory requirements for judicial representation under the Copyright Act 2012. This article…
Young Intellectuals: Intellectual Property Insights
Intellect breeds wisdom, and wisdom begets knowledge. Intellectuals push the boundaries of knowledge and creativity, and with these sharp minds around, the world is always dynamic. Often, a…
Ringing Bells and Freedom 251 – Free From All IP Concerns? – Part II
This post analyses the IP risks faced by Ringing Bells’ Freedom 251 mobile phone, including potential patent, design, and copyright violations. It objectively explores legal implications and the…
Copyright Controversy Over Dr. B.R.Ambedkar’s Work
This post examines the legal dispute over the copyright of Dr B R Ambedkar’s collected works. It provides a structured analysis of the positions of the Centre, Maharashtra…
The Canvas might be Yours, but My Tattoo is My Art!
The blog analyses the ongoing legal battle over tattoo copyright ownership involving NBA 2K16 and Solid Oak Sketches. It explores whether tattoo authorship and ownership should reside with…