This bulletin presents an analytical overview of recent developments in antitrust, copyright, privacy, and technology law. It covers legal actions involving high-profile individuals and tech giants, focusing on regulatory trends and factual legal issues affecting global and Indian stakeholders.
Read more about Meghan Markle Sues Newspaper, Google Refuses to Pay French Publishers, Tech Giants to Face Another Antitrust Inquiry and moreTag: Copyright Law
‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Win for Google, Project Voldemort, Dating Apps at War, and more
This bulletin examines recent legal developments in IP, privacy, and antitrust, including Google’s EU victory on the ‘Right to be Forgotten’, copyright rejections, and trademark disputes. It further analyses significant data privacy actions and anti-competitive practices, providing objective legal perspectives.
Read more about ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Win for Google, Project Voldemort, Dating Apps at War, and moreCASE Act, Publicity Rights Suit Against Facebook and Reddit, and more
This bulletin reviews key legal events in entertainment and copyright law, including the CASE Act, publicity rights litigation, and piracy challenges. It provides an analytical overview of major lawsuits, legislative changes, and industry partnerships relevant to intellectual property protection.
Read more about CASE Act, Publicity Rights Suit Against Facebook and Reddit, and moreA Case for Statutory Licensing of Music for Broadcasting
This post evaluates the necessity of statutory licensing of music for broadcasting under Section 31D of the Indian Copyright Act. It argues for a more transparent and accessible licensing model, highlighting the limitations of voluntary licensing and the potential benefits for authors and the public.
Read more about A Case for Statutory Licensing of Music for BroadcastingDigital Rights Management
Digital Rights Management systems are essential for protecting digital content in the modern era. This post provides a legal and technological analysis of DRM, focusing on Indian copyright law and international frameworks.
Read more about Digital Rights ManagementIs it Legal to Reverse Engineer the Engineered?
This article discusses the legality of reverse engineering, focusing on fair use principles and landmark legal cases. It highlights when reverse engineering is permissible and the conditions under which the fair use defence applies.
Read more about Is it Legal to Reverse Engineer the Engineered?Court Limits the Scope of ‘Fair Dealing’ under Copyright law
The Delhi High Court has clarified that the fair dealing exception does not cover unauthorised use of copyrighted works in entertainment television programmes. This judgment emphasises the limits of fair use in Indian copyright law.
Read more about Court Limits the Scope of ‘Fair Dealing’ under Copyright lawUnited Kingdom Releases Report on Intellectual Property
Professor Ian Hargreaves’ independent review of the UK’s intellectual property system outlines significant reforms to support innovation and economic growth. Key recommendations cover digital copyright, orphan works, and evidence-based policy-making to modernise the UK’s IPR framework.
Read more about United Kingdom Releases Report on Intellectual PropertyIntellectual Property Protection for Computer Programs – Part I
This post explores the legal complexities of protecting computer programs under intellectual property law, particularly copyright and patent regimes. It outlines the challenges and the urgent need for a more practical legal mechanism in India.
Read more about Intellectual Property Protection for Computer Programs – Part IIdea Expression Dichotomy
This post discusses the legal concept of idea expression dichotomy, highlighting how copyright distinguishes between ideas and their unique expression. It offers an analytical overview of the evolution of literary ownership and the criteria for copyright infringement under Indian law.
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