The Forgotten Role of Legal Deposit in Copyright
A two-part exploration examines the historical context and development of legal deposit laws in India, revealing their significance for copyright and public access to literature and scholarship.
Latest court orders, judgments, and legal developments from Indian courts — AI-curated and summarized.
A two-part exploration examines the historical context and development of legal deposit laws in India, revealing their significance for copyright and public access to literature and scholarship.
The article discusses recent rulings from Indian and UK courts regarding the use of AI in legal research, emphasizing the need for verification of AI-generated information.
This article discusses the evolution of legal deposit in the context of copyright law in India. It questions the current framework and its effectiveness in addressing access and dependency issues.
The second part of the analysis on legal deposit in copyright law continues to explore India's efforts to promote public access to books and knowledge. It evaluates historical developments and current frameworks.
The latest SpicyIP Weekly Review details significant developments, including competition results and emerging topics in IP law, emphasizing the evolving landscape of legal discourse.

The Bombay High Court has denied Atyati Technologies' request for interim relief against Cognizant concerning trademark issues related to the 'C' logo, citing a lack of evidence for copyright infringement.
The growing complexity of black-box AI in medical technology poses significant challenges for India's patent framework, highlighting the need for a review of disclosure obligations amidst rapid advancements in machine learning.

The Bombay High Court has ruled that the deadline for filing evidence affidavits under Rule 45 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 is directory and not mandatory, impacting future trademark proceedings.
Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma has approached the Delhi High Court to protect his personality rights against allegedly defamatory AI-generated content. The court has set a date for further consideration.
The Delhi High Court's decision in the 'Whistler' trademark dispute addresses the burgeoning issue of transborder reputation, setting a precedent for future trademark conflict resolution.
This article compares India’s legal deposit system in relation to contemporary copyright practices, highlighting significant insights about access to information under the One Nation One Subscription scheme.
The second part of the exploration into legal deposits reveals the significant historical context of library deposits under copyright law in India. This analysis emphasizes the role of the Delivery of Books Act 1954 in promoting public libraries.