Copyright Statistics 2020 Recap
This post examines copyright registration statistics in India for 2020, showing a rise in applications and category-wise trends. The analysis is based on calendar year data from the…
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Copyright Statistics 2020
The post analyses copyright registration statistics in India for early 2020, highlighting trends by work type. Literary and dramatic works led the filings, while cinematograph works were least…
Copyright Statistics 2019 Recap
The post provides an analytical overview of copyright registration statistics in India for 2019, noting a significant rise in applications from the previous year. It examines monthly trends…
Dance’s Literary and Dramatic Aspects: From Yakshagana Ballet to Yaksharanga
The Supreme Court’s Yakshagana decision illustrates how dance’s literary and dramatic elements are protected under Indian copyright law. This post analyses the legal distinctions and offers practical advice…
Copyright Applications Up by 22%
Copyright applications in India saw a 22 percent increase in October 2019, with most filings for literary and artistic works. The data, compiled by BananaIP Counsels, also shows…
Copyright Statistics
This post examines India’s copyright filing statistics for September 2019, focusing on trends in literary and artistic works. The analysis provides a factual overview of application volumes and…
Idea Expression Dichotomy
This post discusses the legal concept of idea expression dichotomy, highlighting how copyright distinguishes between ideas and their unique expression. It offers an analytical overview of the evolution…
Broadcasting Licenses under Sec. 31D of Copyright Amendment Act, 2012
Section 31D of the Copyright Amendment Act, 2012, provides statutory licensing for broadcasting published literary and musical works in India. The post clarifies that this provision mainly applies…
Your Story! So What? – Books, Similarity and Copyright Infringement – Copyrights and Writers Part 11
The post explores when copying elements from books constitutes copyright infringement under Indian law. It clarifies the difference between ideas and expressions and outlines how substantial similarity is…
Literary Works to Braille – Which Exclusive Right?
This article analyses whether converting literary works to Braille involves reproduction or adaptation rights under Indian copyright law. It provides a structured legal perspective on the relevant copyright…