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The post analyses the legal question of whether reporting leaked and copyright-protected material constitutes contributory copyright infringement. Through the lens of the Tarantino v Gawker case, it discusses…
This bulletin examines recent copyright law developments, including YouTube’s updated claims system and Netflix’s new mobile plan in India. It also analyses Reliance’s e-commerce launch and major data…
Karnataka’s amended Goonda Act now covers digital offenders, allowing preventive detention for IT and copyright-related activities. The legal community has expressed concern over the law’s scope and the…
This post explores software patent protection in India, comparing it to copyright law and analysing the legal complexities involved. It provides an objective assessment of the scope, benefits,…
This post examines Sega v Accolade, a pivotal case on reverse engineering and copyright law. It discusses how courts balanced fair use with copyright protection, highlighting the rationale…
The Batmobile copyright case explores whether this iconic vehicle is protectable as a character under US law. The dispute between DC Comics and Mark Towle highlights the intersection…
This post analyses a US court ruling on whether TV clips and transcript snippets in searchable databases constitute fair use under copyright law. It objectively examines the legal…
This post explores the early use of trade secret law for protecting computer programs in India and its limitations. It discusses how legal and technological developments eventually necessitated…
This post provides a structured analysis of works made for hire under Indian copyright law, especially in film production. It examines Section 17, the 2012 amendment, and emerging…
The post discusses the protection of ideas in the entertainment industry, particularly under Indian copyright law. It addresses the limitations of idea protection, the risks of idea theft,…