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Documents Required for Copyright Registration in India


To register your copyright you need certain supporting documents such as personal details and proof of the work created. This article breaks down the types of documents required based on the type of work that is to be copyrighted.

31 Oct 2018 by Tanya Sharma

What are the types of copyright in India?


The term 'Copyright' indicates the 'right to copy' granted exclusively to the author or artist creating it. There are hundreds of ways to create art or any unique creation, but for an easy understanding, the copyright law in India has divided all the work

27 Dec 2021 by Rashmita Das

The Shape Of You’s soloist settles copyright infringement in just $20 million


Ed Sheeran was accused by ‘X Factor 2010’ former winner Matt Cardle for ‘note to note’ copying of a famous track “Photograph”.

22 Apr 2017 by Nimisha Gupta

What are authors’ special rights under the Copyright Act?


Section 57 of the Copyright Act, 1957 grants certain special rights to the authors referred to as authors’ special rights. These rights inter alia include the right to claim authorship of the work and to restrain or claim damages for any distortion.

24 Dec 2021 by Vibha Oswal

'Rangoon' Faces Legal Trouble For Copyright Infringement From Roy Wadia


Copyright infringement is that thin invisible line which when crossed makes the bait, snap at you. Be it a pre-planned conspiracy or mere negligence, both are equally punishable in the eyes of law in case you replicate the work of another creator.

05 Mar 2017 by Nimisha Gupta

A Copyright Claim Against Pro-Trump Video for ‘Dark Knight Theme’

President Donald Trump has received a copyright claim for his 2020-proTrump video from Warner Bros for using the score of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’.
18 Apr 2019 by Tanya Sharma

Lifestyle Bloggers: How to Protect your Intellectual Property


It's essential for Lifestyle Bloggers to safeguard their work, brand and identity through Intellectual Property Rights. Intellectual property law includes patents, copyright, and trademark law.

13 Aug 2018 by Archi Bhatia

All You Need to Know About Intellectual Property Law


Intellectual property law deals with the legal rights involved with the different types of work that's the result of a person's intellect and skill. The sole purpose of IP law is to encourage people to create and invent things and benefit from their work.

29 Oct 2018 by Archi Bhatia

Use of ™ and ® Sign With Trademark


™ sign is used when a trademark registration file is under process for that brand name, after you file a registration application, and once registered, you can start using ® symbol which also indicates that your brand name is fully secured now.

30 Aug 2016 by Archi Bhatia

Is it Possible to Patent Algorithm?


A pure algorithm is not patentable according to patent law. However if the algorithm is embodied in a machine and results in the transformation of matter, then it may be patentable according to a recent court decision.

31 Oct 2018 by Archi Bhatia