Can you infringe copyright without ever seeing the original work? In a case about tractor parts and engineering drawings, the Madras High Court answered no. It ruled that producing similar tractor components without accessing or copying the original technical drawings does not violate copyright—even if the final parts match in size or shape.
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Is it Legal to Reverse Engineer the Engineered?
This article discusses the legality of reverse engineering, focusing on fair use principles and landmark legal cases. It highlights when reverse engineering is permissible and the conditions under which the fair use defence applies.
Read more about Is it Legal to Reverse Engineer the Engineered?Reverse Engineering is Legitimated by Reason: Sega v. Accolade
This post examines Sega v Accolade, a pivotal case on reverse engineering and copyright law. It discusses how courts balanced fair use with copyright protection, highlighting the rationale legitimating intermediate copying for functional understanding.
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The post analyses trade secrets protection, covering definitions, legal requirements, and typical enforcement mechanisms in India. It clarifies liability, defences, and the unlimited term of trade secret protection.
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