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Guardians of Creativity: Understanding the Role of Copyright Laws

Intellectual property is an invention of the mind. Any property that did not exist before its owner innovated it falls under the protection of intellectual property. This can include machines, logos, films, books, and even a fruit that grows in a specific geographical area. There are various types of intellectual property, to name a few: patents, trademarks, GI tags, trade secrets, protection of layout designs, and copyright. This article explores an interesting spectrum of copyright laws. Copyrights are legal protection given to a creator, the copyright holder have bouquet of rights such as right to reproduce, sell, perform, display and even the right to rent his material. Genreally literary works, artistic works, musical works, dramatic works audiovisual works this includes films, videos, and multimedia presentations and architectural Works. Can we copyright a Dance move? Yes, dance moves fall under the category of a "Dramatic work." Dance steps are the easiest to copy; a g...

Artificial intelligence and Law

The phrase "Artificial Intelligence" can be divided into "artificial" and "intelligence." The latter term, "intelligence," originates from the Latin word "Intelligentia," which means "to understand" or "the capacity to understand." "Artificial" is commonly used to denote something that is man-made. By this definition itself, we can say that AI is capable of making decisions based on the available data, managing tasks, and working without the need for breaks or leave. This article will not address whether AI will replace the workforce in the workplace, but it will highlight the legal dilemma related to AI. Will AI Replace Human Judges? The use of AI technology is highly beneficial in the judiciary. Currently, we have more pending cases than ever before, even though the judiciary is taking all the nec⁷essary steps to conclude cases through Lokadalat and speedy trials. However, the shortage of judges and the ...

Things You must know about Juvenile justice

L aws relating to juvenile justice are fairly new compared to other criminal and civil legislation in the country. Though the laws are still under construction, their objective is very clear and unambiguous. In this article, we will be discussing the frequently asked questions, historical and recent developments in juvenile laws. India's greatest asset is its young population that outnumbers the older population, and such a demographic structure is a blessing to any economy. It is the responsibility of the legislature to provide them a non-traumatic environment where they can grow and become responsible citizens, but due to various reasons, children become offenders of the law and often get involved in heinous and petty crimes. Who are exactly Juveniles? Section 3 of the Indian Majority Act 1875 states that any person of 18 years and above is a major. The Juvenile Justice Act 1986 defines a juvenile or child as a person who, in the case of a boy, has not completed the age of 16, an...