Models Sue for “use of persona”
The post analyses a case involving US models suing for unauthorized use of their persona, drawing parallels with similar issues in India. It explores how contracts and copyright…
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Role of Intellectual Property in Promoting Creativity
This article critically analyses whether intellectual property laws truly foster creativity, focusing on inventor motivations and patent incentives in India. It discusses empirical findings and contrasts financial rewards…
Activision’s “Copyright strikes” spark outburst in Call of Duty gamers!
Activision's copyright strikes on Call of Duty glitch videos have triggered debate within the gaming community. This post analyses the legal complexities and responses from both Activision and…
Happy Birthday sue You; Happy Birthday sue You!
This article provides an analytical overview of the copyright dispute surrounding Happy Birthday to You, detailing its legal history and recent litigation. The case raises important questions about…
OCR: Credibility of India’s Intellectual Property Enforcement in Question
The US Trade Representative's review has raised concerns about India's intellectual property enforcement standards. Indian officials contest the review's legitimacy and stress that their IP laws prioritise public…
Can you sue if your tweet gets copied?
This post explores whether tweets can be protected by copyright law in India and the legal remedies available if your tweet is copied. It provides an objective analysis…
Digital Rights Management : An Analysis
This article analyses digital rights management systems and their legal treatment in India and internationally. It considers the importance of DRM for copyright protection and examines relevant statutory…
“Blurred Lines” for American Music Industry after Copyright Controversy
The Blurred Lines lawsuit resulted in a landmark copyright infringement verdict against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams. This case has sparked debate within the American music industry about…
Electronic Frontier Foundation to preserve Software
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is advancing efforts for DMCA exemptions to support software preservation and legitimate use. Their petitions aim to address legal uncertainties and ensure continued access…
Dr. Kalyan presented “Indian Media and Metaphors – A Peek into Copyright Issues” at the 2015 Nova Law Review symposium New Media and Old Metaphors.
Nova Southeastern University’s Nova Law Review Symposium “New Media and Old Metaphors”, held on 12/02/2015 in Miami, USA, featured Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala as a speaker. Dr. Kalyan…