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This article discusses critical legal requirements for copyright assignments and licenses in India under Section 19 of the Copyright Act, 1957. It also analyses the 2012 amendments and their impact on the rights of underlying authors in films and sound recordings.
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This post analyses the Mode-Enhanced Hindustani Music patent and its proposal to expand the Thaat system using mathematical methods. It raises crucial questions about the patentability of musical creation methods under the Indian legal framework.
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This post examines personality rights in India, particularly the protection of publicity rights and relevant legal provisions. It highlights key judicial decisions and discusses the exceptions for legitimate public interest and freedom of expression.
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