62 articles
This post evaluates the legal and practical impact of parallel import of copyright in India, focusing on the proposed changes under the Copyright Amendment Bill 2010. It critically…
This post discusses a Delhi High Court case on copyright infringement involving film music rights and the principle of harmonious construction in contract law. The Court's decision highlights…
The Delhi High Court held that gene sequences cannot be protected as copyright or confidential information under Indian law. The Court highlighted the need for originality and distinguished…
The post discusses the legal framework for writers’ moral rights in India, focusing on the rights to paternity and integrity under copyright law. It also explores the impact…
The article provides an analytical review of book publishing contracts, emphasising copyright ownership, royalty structures, and negotiation strategies for Indian writers. It offers practical insights for authors to…
The post analyses Amazon’s eBook licensing practices in India, arguing that they contravene Section 33 of the Copyright Act by effectively running a licensing business without registration as…
Overlapping IP protection has become common, leading to both expanded rights for owners and reduced benefits for the public. This post analyses the Indian legal framework and calls…
A comprehensive review of the Cinematograph Act Amendment, Facebook’s political ad regulations, and evolving copyright rules in the EU. The article discusses recent litigation, licensing developments, and copyright…
The Delhi High Court addressed copyright assignment and royalty issues in the Sholay ringtone case involving Vodafone. The Court denied an injunction but established conditions to protect the…
This article analyses Kindle eBooks and Amazon Marketplace in India, focusing on issues of copyright and FDI policy compliance. It highlights how Amazon’s exclusive practices may violate Indian…