From Art to Assets: The Rise of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) in the Digital Age
ABSTRACT A new digital phenomena has been sweeping the art world and the internet in recent months. Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFTs, are a topic of great interest that has attracted a lot of attention. NFTs are distinct and cannot be traded for another cryptocurrency on a like-for-like basis, in contrast to fungible cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin […]
Trademarks and Metaverse
TRADEMARK A trademark is something that we encounter on a regular basis. It is the name given to a product or service. It is an indication of a trade organization’s or company’s quality and goodwill. A trademark allows a buyer to differentiate a certain commodity from other comparable goods on the market and to identify […]
Understanding Intellectual Property Rights and Compliance in Open Source Software
The functions that software technology supports have seen significant change over time. The creation of such software has greatly helped users, both private persons and corporate entities, as it has addressed the majority of their everyday requirements and usage. It is well acknowledged, although, that the majority of these users hardly ever read the click-wrap […]
Remakes, Reboots and Copyright
INTRODUCTION Updates and fresh takes on old favourites are a modern staple in the entertainment world. They cleverly mix novelty with memories we cherish. There’s also the puzzle of how copyright rules may shape creativity. How can we respect the old while celebrating the new and imaginative versions of timeless classics? We unravel the delicate […]
AI-GENERATED MUSIC: UNRAVELLING THE COPYRIGHT CONUNDRUM
INTRODUCTION In the ever-expanding realm of artificial intelligence (“AI”), one of its most fascinating frontiers is the creation of music. Through intricate algorithms and machine learning capabilities, AI systems are now generating original compositions, sparking a profound debate over the legal and ethical considerations surrounding authorship, copyright ownership, and the overarching status of music brought […]
Pixels And Patents: Decoding A.I. Art & Copyright Law
WHAT IS A.I. ART? It is an established fact that art and technology have forged a symbiotic relationship over the years. The evolution from traditional tools like pens and pencils to the digital realm to innovative tools like the Apple Pencil redefine artistic expression, these technological advances have not only made art more enjoyable and […]
Copyright Protection of Fictional Characters
Introduction Since childhood, fictional characters like Mickey Mouse, James Bond, and Donald Duck have formed a part of our lives and still form for many children. The people who created these characters are true artists. They used their imagination to create interesting fictional characters and converted the idea into expression. Converting an idea into suggestions […]
Can Celebrity Catchphrases be Intellectually Protected?
Introduction A catchphrase is defined as a term, phrase or sentence repeatedly used by an entity to the point of it becoming famous as well. Some classic examples of catchphrases in the commercial market include Nike’s “Just Do It,” KFC’s “Finger Lickin’ Good,” Thums Up’s “Taste the Thunder,” Redbull’s “Give you Wings,” among others. However, […]
Ai And Intellectual Property Rights: Issues And Impacts
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are gaining the ability to generate creative works and useful inventions autonomously. This raises critical questions around assigning intellectual property rights (IPR) like patents and copyrights for AI outputs. IPR regimes worldwide, including India’s, never anticipated machines creating protectable subject matter independently. As AI’s generative capacities grow, India’s legal framework […]
The Intersection of Copyright Law and Artificial Intelligence
We live in an era where AI generations are significantly taking over creative workspace. There has been a deluge of AI generated content that has been appearing on everyone’s feeds of various social media websites, be it in the form of images, music, videos, audios and so on. Infact, some of these generators are available […]