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‘Bound by Law: Tales from the Public Domain’

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.

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.

Machinima – Copyright and Related Issues – Part II

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.

Indian Copyright Law and Fair dealing

This article analyses the concept of fair dealing under Indian copyright law, as set out in Section 52 of the Copyright Act, 1957. It examines the differences between Indian fair dealing and US fair use, with reference to recent legislative amendments.

Machinima – Copyright and Related Issues – Part I

This post analyses machinima, exploring copyright concerns, derivative works, and fair use in the context of Indian law. It discusses the legal uncertainties and ownership issues arising from using video game assets to create new films.

Dispute Resolution in the Entertainment Industry PPT by Sharada Kalamadi at GNLU

Ms. Sharada Kalamadi’s presentation at GNLU provided a detailed analysis of dispute resolution in the entertainment industry. The session covered copyright disputes, fair use, infringement tests, moral rights, and various legal remedies.

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. It provides practical advice on Creative Commons licensing and image attribution.

Let’s Go Crazy – Is the Copyright Ruling Fair?

The post discusses the legal requirement for copyright holders to assess fair use before issuing a DMCA takedown notice, with reference to the Lenz v. Universal Music case. It objectively analyses the balance between protecting content creators and enforcing copyright online.

Activision’s “Copyright strikes” spark outburst in Call of Duty gamers!

Activision’s copyright strikes on Call of Duty glitch videos have triggered debate within the gaming community. This post analyses the legal complexities and responses from both Activision and gamers regarding YouTube’s copyright enforcement.

Can you sue if your tweet gets copied?

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.