This bulletin provides detailed entertainment law updates, including Saaho plagiarism allegations and international copyright disputes. It offers expert analysis on recent legal developments impacting the entertainment industry.
Read more about Saaho Plagiarism, Forever21 Sued for Ariana Grande Look-alike, BBC Pays for Privacy Violations, and moreA Case for Statutory Licensing of Music for Broadcasting
This post evaluates the necessity of statutory licensing of music for broadcasting under Section 31D of the Indian Copyright Act. It argues for a more transparent and accessible licensing model, highlighting the limitations of voluntary licensing and the potential benefits for authors and the public.
Read more about A Case for Statutory Licensing of Music for BroadcastingWeekly Trademark News Bulletin: Suzuki Declared as a Well-Known Trademark, The Dindigul Lock Gets GI Tag, Cornetto Defends its Little Horn and Other News
This bulletin covers major trademark and intellectual property updates from India and abroad, including Suzuki’s well-known trademark recognition and the Dindigul Lock’s GI tag. It also examines recent infringement cases, domain name disputes, and brand expansion news.
Read more about Weekly Trademark News Bulletin: Suzuki Declared as a Well-Known Trademark, The Dindigul Lock Gets GI Tag, Cornetto Defends its Little Horn and Other NewsTrademark News Bulletin: Indian Trademark Statistics
This bulletin provides an analytical summary of weekly Indian trademark statistics, examining trends in applications, registrations, and office actions. The data offers a structured, factual overview for legal and intellectual property professionals.
Read more about Trademark News Bulletin: Indian Trademark StatisticsDigital Rights Management
Digital Rights Management systems are essential for protecting digital content in the modern era. This post provides a legal and technological analysis of DRM, focusing on Indian copyright law and international frameworks.
Read more about Digital Rights ManagementOutsourcing, In-Sourcing and Intellectual Property
This article critically examines the motivations behind in-sourcing versus outsourcing IT operations, focusing on intellectual property implications in India. The analysis finds that legal and contractual safeguards generally mitigate IP risks, suggesting that business factors drive in-sourcing decisions.
Read more about Outsourcing, In-Sourcing and Intellectual PropertyWacky Patents 1 – Method of Presenting Beer
This post analyses a US patent for a method of presenting beer by chilling the glass below -5 degrees to form beer crystals. It examines the patent’s claims and raises questions about the US Patent Office’s grant of such inventions.
Read more about Wacky Patents 1 – Method of Presenting BeerWacky Patents 3: Earth Orbital Bombs as Nuclear Deterrents
Arthur Paul Pedrick’s patent for earth orbital bombs proposed an automatic nuclear deterrent system managed by an international agency. While intended to prevent nuclear war, the idea raises serious questions about global safety, ethics, and the risks of technological escalation.
Read more about Wacky Patents 3: Earth Orbital Bombs as Nuclear DeterrentsIt is Fair and Enabling – Data Mining from JNU Depot
The post analyses if data mining from the JNU Depot is covered by fair use or educational exemptions under Indian copyright law. It argues that enabling technologies extracting non-copyrightable facts for research serve the public good and meet fair dealing requirements.
Read more about It is Fair and Enabling – Data Mining from JNU DepotFrom China with Love: The Xiaomi Story
This post discusses Xiaomi’s rapid growth in the smartphone industry and its legal dispute with Ericsson over standard essential patents in India. The Delhi High Court’s injunction and subsequent partial relief are analysed, providing insights into the legal and market impact for Xiaomi and its rivals.
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