This post analyses the legal dispute between Bourne Co and Boosey & Co over the copyright and publishing rights to ‘These Foolish Things.’ The case highlights complex issues in music copyright agreements and the consequences of contractual breaches in the publishing industry.
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Copyright Contract Case: Phoolan Devi
This post reviews leading cases where Section 57 of the Copyright Act influenced copyright licensing contracts in India. It compares the outcomes of the Phoolan Devi and Sai Paranjpaye cases, highlighting the legal nuances of moral rights and authorial protection.
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This post explores the legal tension between copyright enforcement and privacy rights in online piracy cases. It provides an objective analysis of recent litigation involving ISPs and copyright holders, focusing on the challenges of balancing privacy with effective enforcement.
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The post analyses a case involving US models suing for unauthorized use of their persona, drawing parallels with similar issues in India. It explores how contracts and copyright law impact the legal remedies available to models in such scenarios.
Read more about Models Sue for “use of persona”Role of Intellectual Property in Promoting Creativity
This article critically analyses whether intellectual property laws truly foster creativity, focusing on inventor motivations and patent incentives in India. It discusses empirical findings and contrasts financial rewards with non-monetary incentives within the current IP regime.
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This article provides an analytical overview of the copyright dispute surrounding Happy Birthday to You, detailing its legal history and recent litigation. The case raises important questions about song ownership, originality, and public domain status under US copyright law.
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This post explores whether tweets can be protected by copyright law in India and the legal remedies available if your tweet is copied. It provides an objective analysis of copyright thresholds, Twitter’s terms, and practical options for concerned users.
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This article analyses digital rights management systems and their legal treatment in India and internationally. It considers the importance of DRM for copyright protection and examines relevant statutory provisions and case law.
Read more about Digital Rights Management : An AnalysisElectronic Frontier Foundation to preserve Software
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is advancing efforts for DMCA exemptions to support software preservation and legitimate use. Their petitions aim to address legal uncertainties and ensure continued access to legally purchased digital content.
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Google News closed its operations in Spain due to a new copyright law requiring licensing fees for news aggregators. The regulation signals significant changes for Spanish publishers and digital content regulation.
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