The post provides an analytical overview of content aggregation on social media with respect to intellectual property rights. It highlights legal risks, platform policies, and best practices for aggregators, focusing on the unsettled legal landscape in India.
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Social Media and Intellectual Property (IP): Part II – Distribution and Dissemination of Content
This article analyses how social media platforms manage intellectual property rights in user-generated content. It discusses the legal implications of content distribution, platform terms, and the scope of licenses granted to platforms and third parties.
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The post explores intellectual property protection and ownership on social media, analysing how legal principles apply to content created online. It provides insights into copyright, trademark, and patent protection for social media activities, with a focus on the Indian legal framework.
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The New York court’s decision on Facebook’s challenge to search warrants highlights significant legal issues around data protection and privacy rights. The ruling addresses the balance between criminal investigations and constitutional protections for social media users.
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Photographer Dennis Flaherty’s copyright lawsuit against Big Red Inc broadens liability to include individuals who re-tweeted his copyrighted photograph. The case raises important legal questions regarding contributory infringement and the risks of sharing protected content on social media.
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