This presentation on intellectual property and the entertainment industry was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) as part of the entertainment law course offered to LLB students. It examines the relevance of each principal category of intellectual property to the business of entertainment.
Topics covered
- Meaning of intellectual property
- Nature of protection offered by IP
- Different species of intellectual property and their relevance to the entertainment industry
- Role of patents in the entertainment business
- Copyrights and entertainment
- Trade marks and their relevance to the entertainment industry
- Industrial designs, their role in licensing and merchandising
- Geographical indications and their role in entertainment
- Trade secrets in the entertainment industry
- Confidential information and the entertainment business
- Role of traditional knowledge in the business of entertainment
With the help of cases, examples and multimedia, the presentation gives insights into the various facets of IP and their role in the entertainment business.
The presentation
Disclaimer
This article is for general information and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult a qualified attorney before acting on any matter discussed here.