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Generative AI (GenAI), Business and Intellectual Property

This post analyses the challenges and opportunities in protecting and enforcing intellectual property for generative AI inventions. Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala offers structured guidance on leveraging IP for AI startups within the current legal context.

Music Licensing Business By PPL & Novex is Valid Though They Are Not Copyright Societies

The Bombay High Court held that PPL and Novex may validly license sound recordings even though they are not registered copyright societies. Section 33 does not restrict copyright owners or their assignees from granting licenses for sound recordings under Indian law.

Copyrighted Music in Restaurants, Unlicensed Movies, and Storytelling Platforms

This post analyses recent copyright cases in India, covering unlicensed music in restaurants, unauthorized movie broadcasts, and legal boundaries for storytelling platforms. It highlights the necessity of proper licensing and careful risk assessment to avoid copyright liability.

Recent IP Case Insights – Trademark and Copyright Trends

This article presents a concise analysis of recent IP case law from the Delhi High Court, focusing on trademark and copyright trends. The summaries clarify complex legal issues and illustrate practical implications for professionals and enthusiasts in the field.

Weekly IP Insights: Essential Updates from BananaIP Counsels

Stay updated with the latest intellectual property news in this week’s IP Insights from BananaIP Counsels. This edition covers major patent, trademark, and dispute resolution updates, along with expert analysis by leading IP attorneys.

Indian IP Office Updates: IPR Newsletter, WIPO Tool, and More

The Indian IP Office has recently released several key updates, including a new IPR newsletter, the WIPO IP Diagnostic tool for Indian users, and extended deadlines for agent exams. These initiatives underscore the office’s commitment to transparency and stakeholder engagement in the evolving IP landscape.

Indian IP Office Public Notice: Submit Feedback on Guidelines by Oct 15, 2023

The Indian IP Office seeks public input on proposed revisions to its intellectual property guidelines. Stakeholders can submit suggestions by October 15, 2023, to help ensure alignment with current legal and technological standards.

Key Judgments on Movie Rights Assignments from Madras High Court | Case Notes

This article analyses recent Madras High Court judgments on movie rights assignments in Tamil cinema. It highlights the court’s stance on the validity, clarity, and order of assignment agreements, offering essential legal insights for industry stakeholders.

Bombay High Court Grants Dynamic Injunction in Copyright Infringement Suit against Instagram Account Holders

The Bombay High Court has issued a dynamic injunction in a copyright infringement suit involving unauthorized sharing of Scam 1992 clips on Instagram. The court’s ruling marks a significant development for intellectual property enforcement in India.

OTT Giants File Infringement Suit Against Forty Rogue Websites for Online Piracy

Major OTT platforms, including Universal City Studios and Netflix Studios, have filed a copyright infringement suit in the Delhi High Court against 40 rogue websites for online piracy. The court granted interim relief, restraining the defendants from unauthorized distribution and ordering ISPs to block infringing websites.