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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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Drafting a whistleblower policy: A step-by-step guide for HR managers

If you are a budding HR professional or already an accomplished one who is looking to revamp the whistleblower policy, take a pit stop here and learn to draft a whistleblower policy. This article will equip you with the knowledge to build a policy that encourages transparency, protects whistleblowers, and strengthens your organisation’s ethical system. 
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Posted inDrafting Copyright Act, 1957 Intellectual property laws

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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How to prepare a type-A labour raid checklist

Learn everything you need to deal with a labour raid: clear protocols and checklists. From maintaining documents to handling officials, this guide helps you navigate every step without fear and panic. Whether you are an HR professional, a business owner, a legal consultant or a compliance officer, this article aims to equip you with the information to ensure that you are always “labour raid ready”.