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Streaming platforms and Intellectual Property: Who owns what on OTT platforms like Netflix and Hotstar?

The rise of OTT platforms like Netflix and Hotstar has transformed digital entertainment, but the question of intellectual property (IP) ownership behind streamed content remains complex. This article explores the intricate web of IP rights, copyrights, trademarks, moral rights, and licensing agreements that govern content on these platforms, particularly in the Indian context. The article provides practical steps to secure and manage IP, ensuring content remains a valuable, protected asset in the streaming economy.
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AI compliance: How developers can meet global standards

This guide navigates the complex intersection of AI development and copyright law, addressing legal and ethical challenges for developers training AI models with copyrighted content. This article explores how copying protected materials (e.g., books, music, databases) for AI training can infringe copyrights unless exceptions like fair use or permissions apply. This article also outlines international frameworks and national laws, including the UK’s proposed text and data mining exception, the US’s fair use doctrine, and India’s narrow fair dealing under the Copyright Act, 1957. 
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Filing a PCT application: Your complete guide to protecting inventions beyond borders

In this article, I shall walk you through the PCT process step-by-step, from filing your initial application in India to entering the national phase in foreign countries. Whether you are new to patents or someone who has filed a few applications before, this guide will provide clarity, practical insights, and the answers to common questions.
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Signed, sealed, delivered: Your IP transfer playbook

Intellectual Property (IP) is a cornerstone of creative and commercial endeavours. But since it is intangible in nature, confusion arises regarding ownership and transfer. This article demystifies the process of transferring IP in India, covering all forms of IP. If you are a creator or part of a startup/business, this guide emphasises proactive IP management to safeguard rights and avoid disputes in deals, mergers, or creative collaborations.
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Posted inIntellectual property laws Trademark Act WIPO

The lifecycle of a Trade Secret: From idea to legal shield

What counts as a trade secret? How to legally and practically protect it? And what to do if someone tries to run away with your secret sauce? These are the questions that will be answered in this article. If you are starting a business and you have a valuable asset on your side, then you will know exactly what to do by the end of this article.