THE CONSENSUAL IS NO LONGER CRIMINAL
The Supreme Court's 2018 verdict striking down parts of Section 377 IPC marked a pivotal moment for LGBT rights and privacy law in India. This article examines the…
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SALIENT FEATURES OF PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2018 (INDIA) – PART 4
This post examines the data localization mandates and exemptions under the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018. It provides a structured legal analysis of data transfer provisions and the…
Padmavati and Film Censorship: Fiction is Fact; Fact is Fiction!
The Padmavati controversy brings to light complex issues in film censorship and the certification process in India. This post provides a legal perspective on the balance between creative…
Copyrights and Jokes: Father Went to Church: ha ha ha
This article provides a structured analysis of how Indian copyright law applies to jokes, covering originality, infringement, and fair dealing. It offers practical insights for creators and users…
Copyrights, Fair Dealing, and Fair Use in India
This post discusses the fair dealing and fair use provisions under the Indian Copyright Act, focusing on Section 52 and its exceptions. It provides a clear table mapping…
INDIAN TRADEMARK LAW ON PROTECTION OF MOVIE TITLE – PART 3
This post provides a comparative analysis of trademark protection for movie titles in the US and India. It examines USPTO registration criteria and explores how single film titles…
Is it really time to break Patents in India?
This post analyses recent calls to dismantle the patent system in India, offering a structured critique of such arguments. It emphasises the importance of a balanced approach that…
PayPal and Paytm Trademark Dispute
The PayPal and Paytm trademark dispute centres on alleged similarities in their logos and the potential for consumer confusion under Indian trademark law. This analysis explores the legal…
Patenting Software-related Inventions
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…
Indian Performing Right Society v. Aditya Pandey & Ors.
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…