NEELA FILM PRODUCTIONS PVT LTD V TAARAKMEHTAKAOOLTAHCHASHMAH.COM AND ORS
NEELA FILM PRODUCTIONS PVT LTD V TAARAKMEHTAKAOOLTAHCHASHMAH.COM AND ORS. Written by Maanya Chaturvedi, National Law University, Delhi Introduction The plaintiff, through its previous name of Neela Tele Films Pvt Ltd, is a celebrated television production house, with the show Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah[1]. It is an extremely popular show, running since 2008, with over […]
Novartis AG v. Union of India
Novartis AG v. Union Of India Written by Manaswini, National Law University, Delhi Introduction The Novartis AG vs. The Union of India case posed the first significant challenge to India’s newly amended patent laws, setting a precedent in the nation’s intellectual property landscape. The controversy in this landmark case revolved around Section 3(d) of the […]
Intellectual Property in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence
Intellectual Property in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence Written by Sadhil Arora, National Law University, Delhi Introduction The rise of generative artificial intelligence technologies, like OpenAI’s GPT model and MidJourney, is introducing new classes of legal conflict over intellectual property rights. The volume of these conflicts multiplies as advanced uses of the technology bring […]
Anil Kapoor v. Simply Life India and Ors: Personality Rights
Anil Kapoor v. Simply Life India and Ors. : Personality Rights Written by Kritika Thakur, National Law University, Delhi Introduction In the landmark case of Anil Kapoor v. Simply Life India and Ors., the plaintiff, a renowned Indian actor, Anil Kapoor, has brought suit seeking the court’s protection of his personality attributes against internet misuse. […]
Brushstrokes of Fair Use: Unveiling the Implications of Warhol vs. Goldsmith
Brushstrokes of Fair Use: Unveiling the Implications of Warhol vs. Goldsmith Written by:- Yugandhara Wakde, {DES Shri Navalmal Firodia College of Law, Pune} Abstract The idea of fair use has frequently been used in copyright law to describe the delicate balance between upholding creators’ rights and encouraging innovation. The fair use environment has become increasingly […]
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT IN INDIAN CONTEXT: OFFENCE AND IMPLICATIONS
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT IN INDIAN CONTEXT: OFFENCE AND IMPLICATIONS Written by Anshima Agarwal { NLU Delhi) Imagine that you spent 3 years writing a book. A film director reads it, adapts it into an enormous hit, and makes a fortune off of your hard work and originality. Can you do anything? What is a Copyright? Copyright […]
Trademark Registration Process in India
Trademark Registration Process & Procedure for Brands in India Trademarks play a crucial role in protecting the unique identity of a business, product, or service in the marketplace. Trademark registration can be obtained for words, logo, numerals, slogan, device and more in India. Trademark registration provides legal right of exclusivity for use of the mark […]
IS TRAINING GENERATIVE AI INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT?
IS TRAINING GENERATIVE AI INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT? Written by Ankith Kumar {OP JINDAL GLOBAL UNIVERSITY} INTRODUCTION As Artificial Intelligence is going rapidly and advancing to an extent in this globalising world, it raises important questions about the existence of copyright law? How AI are regulated in the same manner for the output created by AI […]
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Rishiraj Chandan {NLU Delhi} Abstract: This paper provides a concise overview of the relationship between Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and economic development, highlighting their critical interdependence and the significant role they play in shaping global economies. Intellectual Property (IP) refers to intangible assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, […]
Battle of Narratives: Humans of Bombay vs. People of India
Battle of Narratives: Humans of Bombay vs. People of India Written by Harshita Sakariya & Khushboo Pachisia Introduction In the realm of digital storytelling, a legal battle is brewing, and it’s a tale of two platforms – Humans of Bombay (HOB) and People of India (POI). The lawsuit originated from Humans of Bombay’s claim, that […]