Cooking up IP in the Food & Beverage Industry
Intellectual property is essential for success in India's food and beverage industry. Trademarks, design, copyright, trade secrets, and patents each play a key role in protecting brand value…
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Social Media and Intellectual Property (IP): Part III – Aggregation of Content
The post provides an analytical overview of content aggregation on social media with respect to intellectual property rights. It highlights legal risks, platform policies, and best practices for…
Social Media and Intellectual Property (IP): Part II – Distribution and Dissemination of Content
This article analyses how social media platforms manage intellectual property rights in user-generated content. It discusses the legal implications of content distribution, platform terms, and the scope of…
Social Media and Intellectual Property (IP): Part I- Protection and Ownership
The post explores intellectual property protection and ownership on social media, analysing how legal principles apply to content created online. It provides insights into copyright, trademark, and patent…
Entertainment Law – IP and Entertainment PPT by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at GNLU
This presentation on intellectual property and the entertainment industry was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) as part of the entertainment…
Entertainment Law: Plagiarism Complaint Filed Against Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon
Kapil Sharma’s film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon is facing a plagiarism dispute for alleged similarities to the Kannada film Nimbe Huli. This case highlights recurring legal and originality…
Can I Use your Photo in my Blog? – Copyright V. Fair Use
The post discusses when using a photograph in a blog may constitute copyright infringement or fall under fair use, with a focus on legal risks for Indian bloggers.…
MSF Initiates Legal Action Against ‘Phantom’
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is pursuing legal action against the film Phantom, alleging misrepresentation and violations of neutrality principles. The dispute includes claims of defamation, trademark, and copyright…
IP, Patents for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs (Part VIII): IP Protection Checklist
This checklist details the fundamental IP protection steps every Indian start-up should consider, from patents to trade secrets and legal agreements. Start-ups are advised to treat this as…
IP Books : Self Publishing in India- A Worthwhile Proposition?
Self publishing in India is expanding rapidly, but the legal and business risks for authors are significant. Despite promises of control and royalties, self publishing contracts often lack…