Disney Sues Venezuelan Company
Disney has initiated legal proceedings against a Venezuelan company for commercial use of its characters in live shows. The matter underscores the distinction between fair use and infringement…
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‘Bound by Law: Tales from the Public Domain’
Bound by Law Tales from the Public Domain uses a graphic novel format to demystify fair use and copyright law. It offers clear legal insights for creators and…
Intellectual Property and Licensing- A presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at IIM-B
This presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala to PGP-Enterprise Management students at IIM-Bangalore, as a part of their Business Law curriculum. The presentation entitles Intellectual property…
Access to Copyrighted Works for Persons with Disability- Conference at NLSIU
The NLSIU conference examines the Marrakesh Treaty and Indian copyright law, focusing on improving access to works for persons with disabilities. Experts and stakeholders discuss legal provisions, implications,…
Exceptions for Access to the Blind
The Indian Copyright Act provides specific exceptions for making works accessible to the blind and disabled, including fair dealing and compulsory licensing provisions. These enable permitted adaptations and…
Copyright Exceptions for Access to the Blind – Marrakesh Treaty
The Marrakesh Treaty introduces essential copyright exceptions to improve access to published works for the blind and visually impaired. While limited in scope, it represents a notable advancement…
Doctrine of Merger and Copyright Law
The doctrine of merger prevents copyright protection when an idea and its expression are indistinguishable. Courts in India and abroad apply this principle to maintain the balance between…
Statutory License for Cover Versions under the Copyright (Amendment) Act
This analysis examines statutory licensing for cover versions under Section 31C of the Indian Copyright Act. It discusses the legal framework, procedural requirements, and royalty obligations for creating…
The Diary of Anne Frank or Otto Frank?
This article discusses the legal debate over the copyright status of Anne Frank's diary and the Anne Frank Foundation's attempt to extend its protection by naming Otto Frank…
Thou can copy, oh Google. Tis legal!
The US Court of Appeals has ruled that Google’s digitisation of books for the Google Books service is a fair use under copyright law. The judgment clarifies the…