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Overlapping IP Protection: Call for Caution

Overlapping IP protection has become common, leading to both expanded rights for owners and reduced benefits for the public. This post analyses the Indian legal framework and calls for legislative caution regarding overlaps in copyright, trademark, and industrial design protection.

Copyright for Old Songs, Cases Against Accidental Prime Minister, Court Dismisses Raymond MD’s Plea, Works from 1923 in Public Domain and More

This post examines recent copyright cases in India, including issues involving old songs, film controversies, and new public domain works. It also reviews copyright registration trends and significant international copyright and licensing updates.

Write, Keep Writing, The World will …- Copyrights and Writers (Part 2)

This article discusses the legal nuances of copyright protection for writers in India, highlighting the difference between protected expressions and unprotected ideas. It explores originality, public domain, and legal factors affecting writers’ rights under Indian copyright law.

Public Domain in Copyright Regime: Facilitating Right to Know

This article explores the conflict and reconciliation between copyright protection and the right to know in India. It highlights the importance of fair use, legal exemptions, and judicial perspectives in ensuring access to knowledge while safeguarding creative rights.

Patent and Public Domain Balance 2 – Patentability Requirements

This article explores the essential requirements for patentability and their function in shaping the boundary between patent protection and the public domain. It discusses the influence of the TRIPS Agreement and national discretion on patent standards.

Patent and Public Domain Balance – 1

This article explores the relationship between exclusive patent rights and the public domain under Indian patent law. It discusses how incentives and access impact innovation and technological progress, and outlines the challenges in achieving the right balance.

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.

‘Bound by Law: Tales from the Public Domain’

Bound by Law Tales from the Public Domain uses a graphic novel format to demystify fair use and copyright law. It offers clear legal insights for creators and the general public, though some concepts may require prior knowledge for full comprehension.

The Diary of Anne Frank or Otto Frank?

This article discusses the legal debate over the copyright status of Anne Frank’s diary and the Anne Frank Foundation’s attempt to extend its protection by naming Otto Frank as co-author. It evaluates the legal, ethical, and practical implications of this move within the context of European copyright law.

You Are Free to Sing ‘Happy Birthday’ – Warner’s Copyright Claim Rejected

A US court has ruled that Warner/Chappell Music does not hold copyright in the ‘Happy Birthday’ lyrics. The decision places the lyrics in the public domain, allowing their commercial use without royalty concerns.