GS Media Judgement on hyperlinking
The GS Media judgement by the CJEU examines when hyperlinking constitutes a communication to the public under copyright law. The decision highlights the importance of knowledge and commercial…
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The Delhi High Court Delivers Judgement in a Copyright Infringement Suit
The Delhi High Court clarified the scope of educational fair use under Indian copyright law, allowing photocopying of book portions for academic purposes. The judgement distinguishes between legitimate…
DNC may face Disney’s infringement lawsuit
The DNC's new Donald Ducks mascot closely resembles a Disney character, raising concerns of trademark and copyright infringement. Disney's strong IP protection history suggests potential legal action against…
Intellectual Property : Sipping on IP
'Sipping on IP' sessions by BananaIP Counsels provide an open forum to discuss recent developments in Indian intellectual property law. The post analyses copyright, trademark, and patent issues,…
Canada’s accession brings Marrakesh Treaty into force
Canada’s accession brings the Marrakesh Treaty into effect, strengthening copyright exceptions for accessible books. The Treaty aims to enhance access to published works for print disabled persons while…
Krishika Lulla & Ors. vs Shyam Vithalrao Devkatta & Anr.
The Supreme Court ruled that film titles, such as 'Desi Boys,' are not subject to copyright protection under Indian law. Only original literary works, not single words or…
Latest updates in Copyright case decisions
This post presents a legal analysis of recent copyright case decisions, including the Led Zeppelin Stairway to Heaven verdict and rulings on content hosting liability. It also reviews…
Sony’s use of Emoji: A possible legal dispute
Sony faces a potential trademark and copyright dispute with emoji creator Marco Husges over its animated film The Emoji. The case raises significant questions about the trademarkability of…
Google’s use of Java APIs in Android – fair use?
The District Court ruled that Google's use of Java APIs in Android falls under fair use, emphasising interoperability. The case has sparked ongoing debate within both open source…
National IPR Policy – Copyright Related Objectives
The National IPR Policy highlights crucial copyright objectives, including shifting administration to DIPP and modernizing copyright systems. These changes aim to improve coordination, transparency, and efficiency in India's…