Delhi High Court issues injunction against Software Piracy

The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining unauthorised use of Bentley Systems’ software, addressing copyright infringement claims. The order underscores the protection of international software copyrights in India and the legal approach to software piracy.

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Register for a Free Webinar on Intellectual Property For StartUps – July 17th, 2020

This post invites startups to a free webinar on intellectual property, led by Dr Kalyan Kankanala on July 17th, 2020. The session will address practical IP strategies and business value, with insights tailored for startups during the COVID-19 period.

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Intellepedia Presents a Seminar on Intellectual Property for Business and Financial Benefit

Intellepedia is hosting a focused seminar on intellectual property for business and financial benefit, led by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala in Bangalore. The session provides actionable insights into leveraging IP for competitive and financial advantage in India.

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OSS License Compliance – Source Code Not Enough

Complying with OSS licenses involves more than sharing source code. Legal obligations under licences like the GPL include terms on DRM, attribution, and usage restrictions. This post discusses Apple’s VLC case and stresses the importance of full compliance by OSS users.

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Is GPL so Viral? – The New Phase of OSS License Enforcement and Compliance

This article explores the legal complexities of GPL license compliance in light of recent allegations against Google’s Android. It reviews how OSS enforcement is evolving and discusses the broader implications for businesses using GPL-governed software.

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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.

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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.

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