‘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…
Fair Use
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
Let’s Go Crazy: The Lenz v Universal Music DMCA Ruling
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.…
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…
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…