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Dancing with Intellectual Property: A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala

Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala’s seminar discussed the essentials of intellectual property in dance, focusing on protection, ownership, and legal strategies relevant to performers. The event provided dancers with practical insights into leveraging IP for safeguarding and monetising their creative works.

Can Photographs infringe Dance Choreography Copyright?

This post explores if photographs of dance performances can infringe choreography copyright, referencing a significant US legal case. It further discusses how dancers can protect and commercialise their creative works through intellectual property rights.

The Dance of Intellectual Property

The post explores the intersection of dance and intellectual property rights in India. It analyses how dancers and choreographers can protect and commercialise their creative expressions through legal mechanisms and licensing opportunities.

“Building an Intellectual Property Framework for your Organization” Seminar Being Organized by Intellepedia – India’s Leading IP Resource for Corporates & Professionals

Intellepedia is hosting a seminar on building an intellectual property framework for organizations, focusing on strategic IP management for business value. The event features leading experts and is aimed at executive decision makers from innovation-driven companies.

Thomas Cook Resurfaces with a Franchise Outlet, Facebook’s Domain Dispute Win, GrabOn Wins over GrabOnRent, and More

This bulletin examines key trademark news in India and globally, including court decisions, brand licensing, and geographical indication filings. The analysis offers objective insights into recent legal outcomes and their implications for intellectual property rights.

From China with Love: The Xiaomi Story

This post discusses Xiaomi’s rapid growth in the smartphone industry and its legal dispute with Ericsson over standard essential patents in India. The Delhi High Court’s injunction and subsequent partial relief are analysed, providing insights into the legal and market impact for Xiaomi and its rivals.

Weekly Entertainment Law News: TikTok in Content Ownership Controversy, Musician Sues “Baby Shark” Producers, and more

This bulletin provides an objective analysis of recent entertainment law news, focusing on copyright controversies involving TikTok, ShareChat, Spotify, and prominent artists. Key legal issues in content ownership and music licensing are discussed in a structured and factual manner.

Weekly Trademark News Bulletin: Titan Wins Counterfeit Battle, 5 Mizo Shawls Gets GI Tag, PUMA Sprints for Dutee Chand and Other News

This weekly trademark news bulletin analyses recent legal victories, GI tag grants, and key brand licensing deals in India and abroad. The report offers factual insights into trademark infringement, geographical indications, and franchising trends.

Is it Legal to Reverse Engineer the Engineered?

This article discusses the legality of reverse engineering, focusing on fair use principles and landmark legal cases. It highlights when reverse engineering is permissible and the conditions under which the fair use defence applies.

Trademarking the name of God? Huh! – Part 2

This post examines key Indian court decisions on trademarking god’s names, analysing issues of distinctiveness and monopoly. The discussion highlights why courts have restricted exclusive rights over common religious names in trademark law.