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This post analyses recent US legal decisions shaping software patent eligibility, focusing on the Alice test and key Federal Circuit rulings. It offers practical insights into how software inventions can meet patent requirements under evolving judicial standards.
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This post analyses the Supreme Court’s decision in Indian Performing Right Society v. Aditya Pandey, clarifying royalty payments for sound recordings. The judgment affirms that broadcasters need only pay royalties to the sound recording’s copyright owner, not to the authors of underlying musical or lyrical works.
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This post examines key copyright cases involving social media, illustrating how courts address infringement and fair use issues. It offers objective insights into the intersection of copyright law and online content sharing.
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