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In the light of the recent US copyright case revolving around the free e-lending facility of Internet Archive, what should be the limits on ‘fair use’ of copyrighted works by students and academicians?
In the light of the recent US copyright case revolving around the free e- lending facility of Internet Archive, what should be the limits on ‘fair use’ of copyrighted works by students and academicians? INTRODUCTION Contextual Background "Access to information," Tushnet asserts, "is not simply a means to some other end, but rather an end…
FROM FAIR USE TO FOUL PLAY: WHERE TO DRAW THE LINE?
From Fair Use to Foul Play: Where to Draw the Line? Introduction: The Copyright Act of 1976 intended to promote the progress of Science and Useful Arts.1 The Courts strived to strike a balance between encouraging the creation of artistic works and allowing the public enjoyment of these works, and in doing so, Justice Story…
SECULAR BOUNDARIES OR RELIGIOUS SUPPRESSION? RETHINKING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS’ CONTROL OVER RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS
SECULAR BOUNDARIES OR RELIGIOUS SUPPRESSION? RETHINKING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS' CONTROL OVER RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS INTRODUCTION Irrespective of how acquainted one is with the law, every Indian citizen can probably recite from memory that we, the people of India, have solemnly resolved to transform India into a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular and Democratic Republic. These words, enshrined in the…
AYODHYA RAMI REDDY ALLA v/s PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (PCIT)
AYODHYA RAMI REDDY ALLA v/s PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (PCIT) Submitted by: DVM-287 While legally permissible, tax avoidance emerges as a double-edged sword between financial stratagem and moral ambiguity. Deciding to delve into the labyrinth of this concept, variety of quandaries, too, unravel. Tax avoidance can be equated to navigation through a dense forest,…
Fair Access
In the light of the recent US copyright case revolving around the free e-lending facility of Internet Archive, what should be the limits on ‘fair use’ of copyrighted works by students and academicians? Fair Access Introduction ‘Only one thing is impossible for God: to find any sense in any copyright law on the planet’ –…
Markets and Myths: Rebalancing and Reshaping Fair Use in the Age of Shadow Libraries
In the light of the recent US copyright case revolving around the free e-lending facility of Internet Archive, what should be the limits on ‘fair use’ of copyrighted works by students and academicians? Markets and Myths: Rebalancing and Reshaping Fair Use in the Age of Shadow Libraries Table of Contents Introduction 2 The Four Factor…
Fair Use or Fair Abuse? Exploring the Prevailing Tensions Between Academic Freedom and Copyright
Fair Use or Fair Abuse? Exploring the Prevailing Tensions Between Academic Freedom and Copyright Abstract The doctrine of "fair use" serves as a vital bridge between protection of copyright and the furtherance of academic freedom. In India, unlike the U.S., fair use is ambiguously defined, with Section 52(1) providing a broad set of exceptions. Further,…
Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill 2024: Changes, Concerns and Suggestions for The Digital Media Landscape.
I. INTRODUCTION The Centre has withdrawn the recently introduced Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024 (hereinafter ‘Bill’) which raises concerns about the potential shortcomings of the Bill. While some may see the Bill as an attempt to modernise the redundant Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act of 1995, others may also see it as a way…
Lights, Camera and Trademarks: Navigating The Legal Landscape of Titles
Indians being fans of cinema, are connected to movies emotionally. The noteworthy storytelling blended with songs and unique dialogues has added the masala of peculiarity to Indian films. Along with characters, dialogues, and songs, movies are invariably identified by their creative titles. Being significant identifiers of cinema, titles have the potential to attract an audience…
Cultural Integration and Antitrust Challenges In a Cross-Border Merger: An Analysis Vis-À-Vis Unsuccessful Merger of Publicis and Omnicom
Introduction Cross-border merger involves consolidation between companies incorporated across borders. It involves a lot of transactions and is proven to be a smart way for companies to enter international markets. It is a key strategy for growing the business, and realigning goals. Having said that, cross border mergers and transactions are quite complicated and require…