Fair Dealing vs. Fair Use in Digital Education: A Comparative Analysis of Indian and U.S. Copyright Frameworks
Fair Dealing Exceptions under Section 52(1)(a) of the Indian Copyright Act: A Comparative Study with US Fair Use in Digital Education and Research. This article examines the statutory mechanism of Fair Dealing under Section 52(1)(a) of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, in comparison with the doctrine of Fair Use under Section 107 of the United […]
Dynamic Injunctions in Indian IP Jurisprudence combating digital piracy, rogue website domains, and ISPs enforcement protocols.
Dynamic Injunctions in Indian IP Jurisprudence: combating digital piracy, rogue website domains, and ISPs enforcement protocols. An Analysis of Judicial Innovation, Copyright Enforcement, and the Evolving Role of Internet Service Providers in India’s Digital Economy Author: Krushna Bawa, Student at DES’s Shri Navalmal Firodia Law College, Pune Abstract: The unprecedented growth of the internet has […]
Who Owns a Face? Celebrity Personality Rights in the Age of Generative AI
Who Owns a Face? Celebrity Personality Rights in the Age of Generative AI Evaluating Defamation, the Right of Publicity and IP Protection Under Common Law: An Indian and Comparative Perspective. By Sanjay Kumar Pilla | Topic: Intellectual Property Rights and Technology Law. Practice Area: Personality Rights, Media & Entertainment Law, Information Technology Law and […]
One Video. Two Rulebooks. One Legal Question: Does the Platform Change the Liability?
As digital entertainment grows in India, creators increasingly publish the same content across multiple platforms. However, legal compliance is no longer platform-neutral. This article examines why OTT platforms and YouTube operate under different legal and regulatory expectations, and what creators should know before hitting “publish.” INTRODUCTION Imagine a production house that spends months creating a […]
FILING A TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT LAWSUIT IN INDIA
Abstract and Introduction The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector is one of the most litigated areas in Indian trademark law. This is mainly because the value of an FMCG brand comes not just from its name, but from the overall look of its packaging. This includes the colours, the arrangement of the graphics, the shape […]
Standard Essential Patents and the 5G Royalty Wars: Balancing Intellectual Property Rights with Global Antitrust Compliance
Standard Essential Patents and the 5G Royalty Wars: Balancing Intellectual Property Rights with Global Antitrust Compliance 1. Abstract This article covers the 5G Standard Essential Patent licensing that has prompted battles between national jurisdictions. The fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) framework to support SEP licensing is indefinite, leaving loopholes to be countered by domestic […]
How to File a Writ Petition under Article 226 in the High Court for Challenging Unauthorized Arrest by State Police
Introduction The Indian Constitution, a special document that outlines social and political rights, considers individual liberty as a sacred right and a key component of our democratic system.The Constitution safeguards the fundamental right against arrest and detention, which is outlined in Articles 21 and 22.Article 21 states that no person can be deprived of their […]
Stolen Voices: The Hidden Crisis of AI Voice Cloning Without Consent
Abstract A voice is the most intimate signature a human being carries more personal than a signature on paper, more immediate than a photograph. It carries a mother’s worry, a grandfather’s warmth, a celebrity’s charisma, a leader’s authority. For most of human history, a voice could not be separated from the body that produced it. […]
From Memes to Marks: The “Cockroach Janta Party” Phenomenon and Expanding Scope of Trademark Law in India
From Memes to Marks: The “Cockroach Janta Party” Phenomenon and Expanding Scope of Trademark Law in India Abstract The fast proliferation of meme culture and political satire[1] on the internet has brought up some new concerns for the Intellectual Property Law in India.[2] In the last few years, there have been quite a number of […]
Definition of Dropshipping and Its Potential Threats for Online Consumers: An Analysis of Laws in India and Abroad
Definition of Dropshipping and Its Potential Threats for Online Consumers: An Analysis of Laws in India and Abroad Introduction The exponential growth in e-commerce has changed the way that items can be purchased and sold around the globe.[1] Amongst the many types of online businesses, dropshipping has become one of the most favored due to […]