Relevance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
This article examines the legal and practical relevance of Intellectual Property Rights in India. It discusses how IPR protects innovation and creativity while fostering economic and societal growth…
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Ideas, Concepts, Scripts & Stories – Protecting Ideas in the Entertainment Industry Part IV
This post explores the legal protection of ideas and concepts in the entertainment industry through a significant Indian case. It analyses how breach of confidence and copyright law…
The Wind from the West: Playwright Ananda Rao’s Padamati Gali
Ananda Rao's Padamati Gali is a powerful Telugu play examining the plight of Indian farmers in the face of land acquisition and socio-economic challenges. The narrative provides a…
Public Access to TKDL under an Open Source Model
This article explores the proposal to provide public access to the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library using an open source model. It assesses the legal foundations, strengths, and challenges…
Can use of an invention in a movie infringe a patent?
This article discusses the conditions under which using a patented invention in a movie may constitute patent infringement under Indian law. It differentiates between actual use and depiction,…
Is the President of Senegal Entitled to Royalties?
The post examines if the President of Senegal can claim royalties from the African Renaissance statue as its designer. Analysing copyright laws and government work provisions, it concludes…
Intellectual Property for Start Ups and Entrepreneurs
Intellectual property is vital for startups to secure business advantages and attract investment. This article provides a practical guide to patents, trademarks, copyright, and risk mitigation for entrepreneurs…
Intellectual Property and Yoga Massage
The post explores how intellectual property law applies to creative yoga massage techniques, with insights from practitioners and a review of relevant patent filings. It highlights the limited…
Creativity, Illegality and Intellectual Property
This article explores how Indian intellectual property laws address the interplay between creativity and illegality. It analyses the limitations set by patent and copyright law, emphasising the role…
IP Filings for Dance Companies, Music Bands and Performing Artists
BananaIP's Program for Performing Arts offers free copyright and trademark filing support to selected dance companies, music bands, and performers. The initiative aims to strengthen IP protection and…