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Assignment & Royalty – Part II: Notes on Copyright Amendment, 2012

This article discusses the Copyright Amendment 2012, focusing on new assignment and royalty provisions for authors under Indian copyright law. It analyses the legal uncertainties and practical implications of these changes for all parties involved.

Ideas, Concepts, Scripts & Stories – Protecting Ideas in the Entertainment Industry Part II

This post discusses how writers and creators in India can protect their original ideas in the entertainment industry, focusing on NDAs, release deeds, and the principle of breach of confidence. It offers an objective analysis of the legal tools and practical challenges involved in securing rights over intangible concepts.

An Overview of Music Licensing – Part 1

This article examines the fundamentals of music licensing in India, highlighting the function of collective management organizations and copyright societies. It provides insight into licensing mechanisms and royalty collection for public performances.

‘Fair Use’ – Professors versus Publishers

A US court recently ruled in favour of Georgia State University professors in a copyright case, affirming fair use for educational purposes. This landmark decision highlights the balance between reducing educational costs and protecting publishers’ rights.

Indian Performing Rights Society v. Eastern Indian Motion Pictures Ltd.

Citation: AIR 1977 SC 1443, (1977) 2 SCC 820, [1977] 3 SCR 206 Facts: This is a dispute that broke out in a matter involving rights...

Open Source Software Licenses/ A Presentation at IIT-Mumbai – Dr. Kalyan C Kankanala

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