Defacto Copyright Societies

This note explores the existence and legality of defacto copyright societies in India, focusing on the ambiguities of Section 33 and the broader copyright licensing landscape. The author critically analyses how various businesses operate in this space and questions the legislative and practical implications of current copyright law.

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Interesting Inventions, Coffee Drones, Paper from Cow dung, Blackberry versus Facebook and SnapInc, Design term extension and more.

This week’s Indian patent news highlights IBM’s innovative coffee drone, an eco-friendly paper invention using cow dung, and patent litigation between Blackberry and social media firms. It also analyses patent statistics and proposed design law changes in Japan.

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LEGAL NOTICE TO SONY, COPYRIGHT IN FILM TITLES, RICK AND MORTY THEMED BAR CLOSED, LEGAL NOTICE TO DONALD TRUMP, SIMPSONS MERCHANDISE AND MORE

This post examines notable copyright and entertainment law updates including legal disputes, film title protection, and international copyright cases. It also provides insights on merchandising and copyright registration trends, with a focus on objective legal analysis.

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India Licensing Expo 2018, Goan Coconut Feni GI, TATA Trademark, and Domain Name Infringement, and other news

This post analyses key trademark and intellectual property developments in India, including the India Licensing Expo, TATA’s domain name case, and the Goan Coconut Feni GI application. It covers recent legal disputes and licensing trends, offering factual updates for IP professionals.

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Drop in patent publications, 220 patent examiner posts vacant, Interesting invention of the week, Sony versus Fujifilm and more.

This week’s Indian patent news highlights a sharp decline in patent publications and the ongoing vacancy of 220 examiner posts. Key updates include patent statistics, a notable smart city invention, and the Sony versus Fujifilm patent dispute.

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FACEBOOK GETS LA LIGA RIGHTS, VIDEOS DEFAMING PATANJALI TAKEN DOWN, LITTLE SINGHAM GAME, GOT WHISKEY AND MORE

This update reviews key legal developments affecting Indian copyright and entertainment sectors, including court decisions, content rights, and new licensing deals. Notable cases such as the Delhi High Court’s copyright ruling and Facebook’s La Liga broadcasting rights are discussed objectively.

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Times Now Trade Mark Infringement, Emoji Official Merchandise in India, BMW Smart Watches by Fossil, and other news

This update reviews recent trade mark developments, including Times Now infringement, Emoji merchandise licensing in India, and BMW-Fossil collaboration. It also covers trade mark statistics and GI updates with an analytical legal perspective.

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Minister clarifies on pending Indian patents, India’s GII ranking increases, National Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights, Patent Licensing Agreement and Settlement and more.

The latest weekly report analyses Indian patent statistics, including publication trends and grant data. It highlights reductions in pending patents, improvements in India’s Global Innovation Index ranking, and key updates on patent disputes and licensing settlements.

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T-SERIES APPOINT PPL, MICROSOFT MAY EXPOSE ‘DOCTOR WHO’ LEAKER, ECJ RULING REGARDING CONSENT, SPOTIFY TO BE A DEFAULT PLAYER FOR SAMSUNG, GOT MERCHANDISING DEAL, 5G DEAL BETWEEN NOKIA AND T- MOBILE AND MORE.

This update explores major Indian and international copyright law developments, including news on music licensing, entertainment partnerships, and merchandising deals. It also covers significant legal rulings and industry statistics relevant to the copyright sector.

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