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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 various exemptions applicable to specific entities and activities.

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 freedom, historical interpretation, and public sentiment.

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 regarding the legal limits and protections for jokes.

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 each provision to the specific types of works affected, offering clarity for users and practitioners.

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 are treated under both legal frameworks.

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 integrates both open innovation and patent protection for sustained technological progress.

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 arguments and key judicial precedents that inform the case.

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 inventions can meet patent requirements under evolving judicial standards.

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 pay royalties to the sound recording’s copyright owner, not to the authors of underlying musical or lyrical works.

GS Media Judgement on hyperlinking

The GS Media judgement by the CJEU examines when hyperlinking constitutes a communication to the public under copyright law. The decision highlights the importance of knowledge and commercial intent in determining liability.