Looking at Parody through the Lens of Law and Crime – An Analysis
Parodies are works that use humor to analyze, mock, or point out flaws in other works. Parody, by definition, requires the spectators to comprehend both the original work and the way in which it is crit. As…
Copyleft and Morality – Safeguarding the Interests of Intellectual Property Owners in Open Access Resources
Intellectual Property is a significant intangible asset for every organization; thus, it is critical to preserve it as effectively as possible. Copyright is a sort of intellectual property protection that may be used by any organization. Copyright…
Legal Protection accorded to Fashion in India – Dressed to Nines?
The Fashion Industry is a 1.4 trillion dollar industry worldwide. It is an industry that keeps ever-evolving by producing brand-new creations, and innovations and becoming state-of-the-art. The Fashion industry is expanding at a fast pace and has…
Jumping the Shark – Can Fictional Character be Protected under Law?
A fictional character can be described as an imaginary person represented in a play or film which is a work of fiction. At present, there are no specific laws concerning the protection of fictional characters in India but Section 13…
Dancing into the Legal World – Copyright Protection of Choreography Works under Indian Law
When life gets tough on us, how do we lighten ourselves? Few go shopping, few tend to listen and sing music and become a bathroom version of Shreya Ghoshal and some feel dance is the key. Dance,…
Copyright in the World of Binary – Issues Present, Threats Posed and a Way Forward
One of the greatest achievements of the human mind has been the advancement of digital technology. Technology has provided a plethora of opportunities in areas such as media, entertainment, communication, advertising, and education. However, the easy availability…
Fortifying Folklore – Using the Shield of Intellectual Property Rights for Protecting Folklore
We see indigenous art replicated onto carpets and clothes, traditional music blended with contemporary songs which are presented to the public as original and authentic compositions, handwoven and handcrafted products copied and sold as authentic, these types…
The Printing Revolution – Challenges of 3D Printing on Intellectual Property
3D printing is not new to the market. But what is new to the market is the commercial viability of owning one, which makes IP infringements quite easy. What a 3D printer essentially does is convert a…
IPR Infringement in the Sphere of Cyberspace – A Menace
Intellectual Property Rights or IPR refers to the rights pertaining to the creation of the mind. It refers to the ownership of the design or thought by the one who came up with it. There are various…
Diving deep into the realm of Copyright – Perspectives on Fair Dealing
I feel that copyright should be far more embraced in discussions as an enabler of creativity, an enabler of the diversity of what we publish, or an enabler of property. Michiel Kolman Copyright is a sort of…
Protecting Darjeeling Tea under IP Laws – A Critical Analysis
All over the world, there are various kinds of goods or products that are preferred by the consumers over other products for only one reason. That is the high quality of certain goods that are derived from…
IP Protection of Inventions in Plant BioTech – A Critical Study
The products of the mind, imaginative works, and intellects are collectively known as Intellectual Property. They are the form of ideas, that on converting to tangible forms, can be safeguarded. Inventions, Computer software, music, videotapes, and plant…
Online Streaming of Web Series – Issues of Copyright and Digital Defamation
The common man’s access to the internet has revolutionized everyone’s lives. The internet’s platform has made human interaction easier than it has ever been. Nowadays, online streaming is increasingly popular. On the internet, there are different platforms…
The Tattoo Conundrum – Copyright and Publicity Rights at Crossroads
The history of tattoos is as fascinating as the art form itself; Europeans first saw locals with these permanent tattoos on their bodies while on expeditions to find new countries. These eventually became fashionable in Europe and…
Stitch in Time – Intellectual Property Protection in the Fashion Industry
The fashion industry has seen tremendous growth in India. This type of work includes hard work and creativeness in designing clothes and luxury goods. At the same time, it should protect the industries from promoting fashion across…
