Category: Copyright

Copyright Registration in India

December 17, 2025 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 10:01 am

Copyright protects creators, authors, musicians, artists, filmmakers, software developers etc. against unauthorized copying and reuse of their work. Below is a clear, guide as to what copyright is in India, whether registration is required, how other countries are trending, who handles registrations here, and a

The Getty Images vs. Stability AI

December 16, 2025 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 4:37 pm

It all began with one lawsuit that proved to be unprecedented, not only in its legal significance but also in its relevance to the rapidly evolving technological landscape of our time, the Getty Images vs. Stability AI copyright dispute filed in the London court. In

Copyright Protection in India

December 12, 2025 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 8:20 pm

What is Copyright? Copyright is a legal right that automatically protects original creative works the moment they are created and fixed in a tangible form that is written down, recorded, saved on a computer, filmed, etc. Copyright exists because creativity costs money and time but

Participation in First ASEAN Law Forum 2025 at Kuala Lumpur

August 16, 2025 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 3:02 pm

Biswajit Sarkar, Advocates – IP Attorneys has been honored with an invitation to participate in the inaugural ASEAN Law Forum 2025, jointly organized by the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) and the Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Department (BHEUU), Malaysia. The landmark event

79th Independence Day,

August 15, 2025 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 12:36 am

Today, as we celebrate our 79th Independence Day, we remember that independence is not just a date in history – it is a living, breathing legacy. From the dreamers in chains to the heroes in battle, every step brought us here. Our tricolor does not

Trademark Infringement & Passing Off

February 10, 2025 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 5:35 pm

Trade mark protection is an essential aspect of intellectual property law, ensuring that businesses can protect their brand identity against unauthorized use. The two primary legal remedies available for brand protection are trade mark infringement and passing off. While both serve to prevent misuse

Copyright Infringement on OTT Platforms

January 30, 2025 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 7:58 pm

In today’s digital era, the term “copyright infringement” has become increasingly common, especially in the context of online media. Over-the-top (OTT) platforms, which deliver video content such as movies, TV series, audio, and other forms of media directly to viewers via the internet, have seen

Protecting Software Innovation in India

December 4, 2023 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 8:57 pm

Introduction Software refers to a compilation of instructions, data, or programs designed to operate machinery and execute specific tasks. The realm of software serves as the driving force behind modern efficiency and innovation in various industries, relying on intricate instructions and programs to accomplish specific

Protection of Jewellery

October 16, 2023 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 9:35 pm

Protecting jewellery with the aid of intellectual property rights is a topic of interest which sparks curiosity. While copyright is concerned with the creative part of jewellery, design is concerned with the shape, configuration, pattern, and mix of lines or colours in two or three-dimensional

OTT Platforms and Digital Piracy

October 9, 2023 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 7:05 pm

The advancement of technology has brought sweeping changes to the broadcasting industry. The increase in internet penetration and demand for on-the-spot entertainment have allowed the Over the Top (OTT) broadcasting industry to prosper. When audio or video content is streamed directly through the internet, it