Copyright Protection of Software under Literary Works
Introduction A concept itself is not protected by copyright laws; rather, the form or representation of an idea is. The computer language used to describe the underlying idea is what is protected by copyright in a computer programme, not the idea itself. The program’s coding is done separately from one another. In this instance, the […]
Protection of Digital Content in relation to Copyright Law in India
Copyright protection for Digital Content Copyrights are protection of an individual’s work against misuse such as reproduction of the work without the consent of the owner. Copyrights, Patents, Trade Marks and Trade Secrets all form a part of Intellectual Property Rights, which protect the owner or the inventor of a certain idea, product, or invention. […]
Understanding The Liability of Net Marketplaces in Copyright Infringement.
Introduction Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are the representation of ownership of an underlying asset on a blockchain. The asset is linked to the blockchain, and since each block of the blockchain is unique in its identity, it makes the NFT exclusively available only to the owner of the NFT. Thus, tokens are non-fungible as they cannot […]
Online Infringement of Copyrights
One of man’s most significant innovations of the Millenium is the internet. It is a term used to describe a vast network of linked computer systems and computer networks. The best aspect of the internet is that it’s available practically everywhere on the planet for very little money. As the globe becomes a global village, […]
Digital World And Copyright Infringement
Intellectual property rights are protections provided to entities for what they have created as a result of their intellect or on something which a creation of their brains. Intellectual property rights can be of various types like copyrights, patents, trademarks, geographical indications and trade secrets. The web has made intellectual property rights protection difficult nowadays. […]
Protection Of Voice Actor’s Work By Copyright
Introduction India is only the fourteenth largest entertainment and media market in the world, with industry revenues contributing roughly one percent to its gross domestic product. Voice-over artists have a vital part in box office success because they significantly influence the emotional synchronisation between the audience and the visuals displayed. Even if these artists play […]
Cyberspace And Its Contribution In Copyright Infringement
Technology has given us the internet Through the internet we have started communicating more, researching more, and gaming more. Through the internet business deals are also done smoothly without worrying about geographical boundaries. With each passing day, internet became essential in almost every sector. Whether it is an important document or a business deal internet […]
Movies and Books Title : A Conflict between Trademark and Copyright?
Some of the most popular pastimes amongst people are reading books and watching movies. These were the two activities that people usually engaged in, particularly during the lockdown period. The number of subscribers of OTT platforms such as Netflix, Amazon prime, etc. saw a sharp increase during this period. As there are such a high […]
Supreme Court And Copyright- One Step Forward Two Steps Back?
Putting an end to the long-conflicted opinion of the judiciary on the scope of Section 63 of the Copyright Act, 1957, the Supreme Court, on 20th of May 2022 in the case of M/s Knit Pro International vs The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr held that offences under the said section are cognizable […]
Version Music- An Aversion To Copyright Law?
A cover version, also known as a cover song, remake, revival, or simply cover, is a fresh performance or recording of a song by an artist who is not the original singer or composer. For example, we often associate ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ with Cyndi Lauper, but it was really written and recorded […]