Copyright Infringement: Bharat Law House vs. Wadhwa
In Bharat Law House vs. Wadhwa, the Supreme Court examined whether enlarging a law book by an assignee amounts to copyright infringement. The Court held that such enlargement…
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Scope of Government Use Exemption in India
The Delhi High Court clarified that government use exemption under Section 47 of the Patents Act includes manufacture by private parties on behalf of the government. This analysis…
Ex-parte Injunction Vacated Due to Lack of Prima-Facie Case of Infringement
The Delhi High Court vacated an ex-parte injunction in a patent infringement matter, emphasising the plaintiff’s failure to establish a prima-facie case. The judgment highlights the importance of…
Can use of an invention in a movie infringe a patent?
This article discusses the conditions under which using a patented invention in a movie may constitute patent infringement under Indian law. It differentiates between actual use and depiction,…
R.G. Anand vs. Delux Films and Ors., AIR 1978 SC 1613
The R.G. Anand vs. Delux Films case clarified that Indian copyright law protects expression, not mere ideas. The Supreme Court found no substantial similarity between the play and…
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…
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…