IP Commercialization/Licensing

Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL) – Version 1.0

The Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL) sets out the rights and responsibilities for use, modification, and distribution of Sun Microsystems software. It outlines key conditions, including source code disclosure and clear identification of modifications, while limiting liability and warranty.

Tata Sky Drops Sony, Harassment Clause in Contracts, American Airlines Sues US Copyright Office, BLIZZARD and LEGO Team Up and more

This update covers significant Indian copyright news, industry disputes, legal reforms, and international developments. Key topics include Tata Sky and Sony’s pricing conflict, court orders, and global copyright trends, with objective analysis for legal and entertainment professionals.

GNU Lesser General Public License Version 3

This article examines the GNU Lesser General Public License Version 3, focusing on its application to software libraries and its integration with the GPL. Key legal rights, distribution conditions, and additional permissions under LGPL are discussed.

Mozilla Public License Version 1.1

The Mozilla Public License Version 1.1 grants comprehensive copyright and patent rights for open source software distribution. It sets clear conditions for modification, distribution, and liability, striking a balance between open access and legal compliance.

The GNU General Public License

The GNU General Public License sets out legal requirements for open source software use, distribution, and modification. It provides a structured framework for compliance, patent rights, and business opportunities under Indian law.

Indian patent statistics, Interesting inventions, Nestle’s Patent Infringement Dispute, Apple versus Qualcomm and more

This post analyses Indian patent statistics, recent interesting inventions, and key patent disputes involving Nestlé and Apple. It provides an objective overview of patent publications, grants, and legal developments relevant to intellectual property in India.

Obscenity in Web Series, Notice Against Swiggy, Copyright Infringement of PS4, Mega Man Movie and More

The latest post examines significant copyright and entertainment law updates, including court actions on web series obscenity and brand misuse. It also covers high-profile copyright infringement suits and recent industry developments in India and abroad.

DELHI HIGH COURT STAYS SALE OF BOOK ON RAMDEV, NEW TRIAL IN LED ZEPPELIN’S COPYRIGHT SUIT, PUBLISHERS BATTLE AGAINST RESEARCH GATE, CHARLIE CHAPLIN MERCHANDISING IN INDIA AND MORE

This post reviews recent copyright law news, including significant judicial orders, international copyright disputes, and new licensing initiatives. It provides an analytical perspective on Indian and global developments relevant to copyright, entertainment, and merchandising.

Saamy Square Piracy, Development in Solid Oak v. Take-Two Case, Songs on Spotify, Warner Music acquire EMP and more.

This post examines major developments in copyright and entertainment law, including Saamy Square’s piracy, international litigation, and industry updates. It highlights Spotify’s direct upload initiative and Warner Music’s acquisition of EMP, alongside Indian copyright statistics.

Intellectual Property and Licensing – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at IIM – Bangalore

IIM-B Presentation on Intellectual Property and Licensing from BananaIP Counsels Intellectual Property Patents Copyrights Trade Marks Trade Secrets Industrial Designs Plant Varieties Traditional Knowledge...