IP Commercialization/Licensing

Changes in Thackeray Biopic, Infringement at New Year’s Events, case against Jennifer Lopez, Mattel Loses Rights to DC Toys and More

This article examines recent legal cases and regulatory changes in copyright law, including film censorship, public performance licensing, and merchandising rights. It highlights key disputes such as the Thackeray biopic and international lawsuits involving music and toys, providing objective analysis of their implications.

Negotiating License Agreements

This post examines the process of negotiating patent license agreements, including essential preparatory steps and the structuring of key terms. It underscores the role of patent strength, valuation, and expert involvement in achieving a successful outcome.

Ilaiyaraaja’s Royalty Claim, copyright infringement by T-Pain, Motorola Adds Copyright Infringement, Viacom 18 new series with Gates Foundation and more

This post reviews major copyright law news, including Ilaiyaraaja’s royalty claims and court actions involving Motorola and T-Pain. It also highlights Viacom18’s collaboration with the Gates Foundation on a new series and provides important updates on Indian copyright filings.

Drafting Valid Patent Licenses

This article examines the key elements of a valid patent license agreement, focusing on critical clauses and compliance requirements in India. It provides a structured overview for drafting effective and legally compliant patent licenses.

Sony in Copyright battle, Spotify in Court for Copyright infringement, Promotions for ZERO and More

This post examines notable copyright infringement cases involving Sony and Spotify, innovative promotional strategies for the film ZERO, and recent trends in global entertainment law. It also presents data on copyright registrations in India and analyses the impact of streaming services and licensing partnerships.

Open Source – A Business Reality

Open source has become integral to modern business, expanding beyond software into diverse sectors. This post examines the legal challenges, including patent disputes, that companies face with open source adoption. Managing these risks is essential to maximise the benefits of open source.

Fan’s Facebook Page is Back, PIL Filed Against Kedarnath, Fox News Wins Copyright Suit, Tatasky New Partner and More

The post covers key copyright and entertainment law developments, including litigation, PILs, and international copyright news. It also provides updates on industry partnerships and legal trends in copyright registration.

Licensing of Software Does Not Give Rise to Patent Exhaustion

The Ninth Circuit held that software licenses do not give rise to patent exhaustion, restricting the first sale doctrine for licensed software. This judgment clarifies the limitations on resale rights for software consumers under US copyright law.

IP Licensing – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at IIM – Bangalore

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Indian Patent Statistics, Interesting inventions, New IP initiative by Indian Defence Ministry,Virtual market place for IP in Karnataka, USPTO unveils 2018-2022 strategic plan and more

This article analyses the latest Indian patent statistics, recent inventions, and significant IP initiatives such as Mission RakshaGyan Shakti and Karnataka’s virtual IP marketplace. It also reviews international patent news, including USPTO and China updates, with a focus on clarity and accuracy.