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Copyright
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28 Mar 2023
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CIS Statement in WIPO SCCR 43Shweta Mohandas delivered a statement on behalf of CIS, on day 1 of the 43rd WIPO SCCR session on the Broadcast Treaty.
5 Jul 2021
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Comments on the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2021In this submission, we examine the constitutionality and legality of the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which was released by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
28 Apr 2021
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Update on Publisher’s Copyright Infringement Suit Against Sci-Hub and LibGen in IndiaAnubha Sinha provides a summary of the progress of the copyright infringement suit against Sci-Hub and LibGen in India. This article was first published in InfoJustice on March 8, 2021.
11 Jul 2019
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Comments on the Draft Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2019 concerning Statutory LicensingThe Centre for Internet & Society gave its comments on the proposed rules 29,30,31 of the Draft Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2019. The comments were made in response to Notification G.S.R 393(E) published in the Gazette of India on May 30, …
1 May 2019
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WIPO Regional Seminar on Copyright Limitations and ExceptionsAnubha Sinha participated in the WIPO “Regional Seminar for the Asia Pacific Group on Libraries, Archives, Museums and Educational & Research Institutions in the Field of Copyright”, which was held on April 29 and 30, 2019, in Singapore.
31 Oct 2018
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5th Global Congress On IP And The Public Interest: Successes, Strategies HighlightedMore than 400 activists, academics and practitioners from over 50 countries gathered at this year’s Global Congress on Intellectual Property and the Public Interest, according to organisers.
23 Oct 2018
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Stakeholders Consultation on draft WIPO Treaty to Protect Broadcasting OrganizationAnubha Sinha participated in a stakeholder consultation organized by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India to discuss the various aspects of draft WIPO Treaty to Protect Broadcasting Organization, which is under discussion …
26 Jun 2018
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Maharashtra's Copyright Policy Makes Education UnaffordableIn an alarming development for Indian students, Balbharati – the Maharashtra state bureau of textbook production and curriculum research – has issued a copyright policy that forces all publishers, digital educational-content creators, and …
17 Apr 2018
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In a first, Indian Singers Rights' Association distributes royaltyWhile singers say this benefits out of job artistes, the transparency in distribution remains questionable.
19 Nov 2017
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35th SCCR: CIS' Question to Dr. Rostama on her Study on the Impact of the Digital Environment on Copyright LegislationAnubha Sinha, attending the 35th Session of the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (“SCCR”) at Geneva from 13 November, 2017 to 18 November, 2017, posed this question on the …
17 Nov 2017
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35th SCCR: CIS Statement on GRULAC Proposal for Analysis of Copyright in the Digital EnvironmentAnubha Sinha, attending the 35th Session of the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (“SCCR”) at Geneva from 13 November, 2017 to 18 November, 2017, made this statement on the …
1 Aug 2017
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RCEP IP Chapter: A Serious Threat to Access to Knowledge/ Cultural Goods?Negotiators from sixteen countries are currently meeting in Hyderabad for discussing a free trade agreement titled Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
6 Jul 2017
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Plagiarism is rampant in Indian food writing – but finally, bloggers have a way to fight it“We have been cheated,” declared the headline of the blog post making the rounds of social media on April 25.
30 May 2017
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Fixing Copyright for Education (SCCR34 Side Event)This event, hosted by Communia, EIFL, Creative Commons, and PIJIP, provided an overview of legal trends and developments concerning education, and presented the reality of education today. Anubha Sinha was a speaker.
30 May 2017
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34th SCCR: Observer Statements on Proposal for Analysis of Copyright related to the Digital EnvironmentObservers made the following statements on GRULAC's proposal on analysis of copyright related to the digital environment on 5th May 2017.
30 May 2017
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34th SCCR: Observer Statements on Limitations and Exceptions for Libraries and ArchivesObservers made the following statements on the agenda of limitations and exceptions for libraries and archives on 3rd May 2017.
30 May 2017
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34th SCCR: Observer Statements on Limitations and Exceptions for Educational and Research InstitutionsObservers made the following statements on discussion around limitations and exceptions for educational and research institutions on 3rd May 2017.
30 May 2017
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34th SCCR: A Summary ReportThe 34th session of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) was held from 1st- 5th May 2017 at Geneva, Switzerland. Anubha Sinha attended the session and provides an update on the status of discussions and noteworthy …
15 May 2017
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34th SCCR: CIS Statement on the Proposal for Analysis of Copyright Related to the Digital EnvironmentAnubha Sinha, attending the 34th Session of the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (“SCCR”) at Geneva from 1 May, 2017 to 5 May, 2017, made this statement during the …
15 May 2017
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34th SCCR: CIS Statement on the Discussion on Limitations and Exceptions for Libraries and ArchivesAnubha Sinha, attending the 34th Session of the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (“SCCR”) at Geneva from 1 May, 2017 to 5 May, 2017, made this statement during the …
16 Jan 2017
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Super Cassettes v. MySpace (Redux)The latest judgment in the matter of Super Cassettes v. MySpace is a landmark and progressive ruling, which strengthens the safe harbor immunity enjoyed by Internet intermediaries in India. It interprets the provisions of the IT Act, 2000 …
24 Sep 2016
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Delhi High Court’s Ruling Against Publishers is a Triumph For KnowledgeThe court conclusively stated that the reproduction of any work by a teacher or a pupil in the course of instruction would not constitute infringement.
23 Sep 2016
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To embed a tweet or not?Experts say it would amount to copyright infringement if the fair use clause is exploited.
31 Aug 2016
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3 Copyright Tips for Students and EducatorsCopyright is a really complicated topic, and when it comes to online use of creative works, accidentally crossing the line between fair use and a copyright violation is easy. How do you know what is copyrighted? Recently Frederico Morando …
23 Aug 2016
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Accessing pirated content might lead to prison term & Rs 3-lakh fineIndia puts onus of downloading and viewing pirated content on individuals.
11 Aug 2016
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US Copyright law faces constitutional challengeIn a major international development, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has filed a lawsuit to strike down the provisions on Digital Rights Management(DRM) in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. In this post, I discuss DRMs, the …
15 May 2016
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International Copyright LawAnubha Sinha will be attending the 2016 IViR Summer Course on International Copyright Law as a beneficiary of the OSF Civil Society Scholarship in Amsterdam from July 4 to 8, 2016. The event is being organized by the University of …
23 Mar 2016
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Report of the 30th Session of the WIPO SCCR by the Centre for Internet & SocietyThis report was edited by Nehaa Chaudhari, Programme Officer; compiled with assistance from Nisha S.K., Administrator, and, Aarushi Bansal, Amulya P., and Saahil Dama, interns.
20 Jan 2016
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Pervasive Technologies Project Presentations at the 4th Global Congress, 2015These are the presentations made by the members of the PT Project team at the 4th Global Congress on Intellectual Property and the Public Interest, 2015 at National Law University, New Delhi.
25 Dec 2015
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4th Global Congress on IP and the Public Interest: Statement of Conclusion for the IP and Development trackThe 4th Global Congress on Intellectual Property and the Public Interest was held from December 15 to 17, 2015 in New Delhi. This post provides a summary of the event.