This post examines key copyright cases involving social media, illustrating how courts address infringement and fair use issues. It offers objective insights into the intersection of copyright law and online content sharing.
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Social Media and Intellectual Property (IP): Part V – Publicity Rights and Celebrity Rights
This post explores publicity rights and celebrity rights in the context of social media in India. It highlights prevalent legal risks, notable cases, and provides businesses with clear strategies to manage compliance and avoid infringement.
Read more about Social Media and Intellectual Property (IP): Part V – Publicity Rights and Celebrity RightsSocial Media and IP: Part IV – Taking Down Infringing Content
The process of taking down IP infringing content on social media involves established DMCA procedures and platform-specific policies. Despite clear mechanisms, successful removal often requires persistent effort and consideration of fair use exceptions.
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The post provides an analytical overview of content aggregation on social media with respect to intellectual property rights. It highlights legal risks, platform policies, and best practices for aggregators, focusing on the unsettled legal landscape in India.
Read more about Social Media and Intellectual Property (IP): Part III – Aggregation of ContentSocial Media and Intellectual Property (IP): Part II – Distribution and Dissemination of Content
This article analyses how social media platforms manage intellectual property rights in user-generated content. It discusses the legal implications of content distribution, platform terms, and the scope of licenses granted to platforms and third parties.
Read more about Social Media and Intellectual Property (IP): Part II – Distribution and Dissemination of ContentSocial Media and Intellectual Property (IP): Part I- Protection and Ownership
The post explores intellectual property protection and ownership on social media, analysing how legal principles apply to content created online. It provides insights into copyright, trademark, and patent protection for social media activities, with a focus on the Indian legal framework.
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