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 educational use and commercial exploitation, providing much-needed clarity for institutions.
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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, with case studies from Indian and international contexts.
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Sipping on IP is a BananaIP Counsels initiative encouraging open discussions on intellectual property law in India. The post reviews key topics covered during recent sessions, including copyright, trademarks, and notable legal cases.
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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 and proprietary software communities, with further appeals expected.
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This article analyses whether Google’s use of Java APIs constitutes fair use, focusing on the legal proceedings between Oracle and Google. The discussion highlights the implications for software copyright and open source development.
Read more about Is use of Java APIs by Google Fair Use?Intellectual Property and Business Value – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the Woxsen School of Business.
The following presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, Managing Partner BananaIP Counsels, at the Woxsen School of Business, Hyderabad. The presentation is titled “Intellectual...
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Disney has initiated legal proceedings against a Venezuelan company for commercial use of its characters in live shows. The matter underscores the distinction between fair use and infringement under copyright law, especially in commercial contexts.
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Bound by Law Tales from the Public Domain uses a graphic novel format to demystify fair use and copyright law. It offers clear legal insights for creators and the general public, though some concepts may require prior knowledge for full comprehension.
Read more about ‘Bound by Law: Tales from the Public Domain’Thou can copy, oh Google. Tis legal!
The US Court of Appeals has ruled that Google’s digitisation of books for the Google Books service is a fair use under copyright law. The judgment clarifies the scope of transformative use and strengthens the framework for balancing public interest with authors’ rights.
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This post discusses copyright concerns in machinima, addressing fair use, EULA limitations, and risks of commercial exploitation. It recommends careful adherence to developer guidelines due to the uncertain legal landscape.
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