Court favors AR Rahman, rejects claims that Dagar Brothers composed Shiva Stuti
The Delhi High Court ruled that the Dagar Brothers were not the authors of Shiva Stuti, setting aside an earlier order and supporting AR Rahman’s appeal. The decision…
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Indian Copyright Orders and Judgments 2020- Part III
This post reviews notable Indian copyright judgments from 2020, concentrating on Delhi High Court cases involving film and script infringement. It explores the legal principles of originality, public…
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…
Trademarking the Name of God? – Part 1
This post explores the legal issues around trademarking the name of God in India. It analyses the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and discusses the implications for religious symbols…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…