Dentons EALC East African Law Chambers’ Post

The analysis of the Tanzania-China Friendship Textile Company Ltd v. Nida Textile Mills (T) Ltd case is a crucial reminder of the complexities surrounding copyright protection, especially in rapidly developing regions like Tanzania.   In today's digital age, where content can be reproduced and distributed globally in seconds, it’s more important than ever for creators to understand their rights and the mechanisms available to protect their intellectual property. This case highlights both the strengths and potential gaps in our current system. The court’s reliance on registration as proof of ownership, despite the Berne Convention's stance that copyright protection begins upon creation, is particularly thought-provoking.   As we continue to evolve in the digital landscape, how can we ensure that our legal systems keep pace with these changes to effectively protect creators? This case underscores the need for ongoing dialogue and potential reform in copyright law, especially in jurisdictions where the digital economy is rapidly expanding.

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When Saregama found a copyright infringement suit, not so e’Zee’ #CaseReviews #Copyrights #IntellectualProperty #Copyrightdispute #CopyrightInfringement #Groundlessthreats #Saregama #Section60CopyrightAct #ZeeEntertainment

Legal notes to copyright registration in Germany Copyright registration in Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second-most populous country in Europe after Russia and the most populous member state of the European Union. https://lnkd.in/gnSRJGNq #TopIpFirm, #GlobalIPLawFirm, #IPLawyer, #IPFirm, #IPAttorneys, #TrademarkAttorneys, #PatentAttorneys, #CopyrightLawyer, #GlobalIP, #GlobalIPFirm, #IntellectualPropertyAgent, #intellectualproperty

Significantly expanding the scope of monetary recovery for copyright infringement, the U.S. Supreme Court held, in a 6-3 opinion issued on May 9, 2024, that the Copyright Act’s three-year statute of limitations is inapplicable to damages and thus there is no temporal limitation for timely asserted claims. In issuing this decision, however, the Court explicitly sidestepped the threshold – and arguably pivotal – question of when a copyright infringement claim “accrues” under the Copyright Act, leaving for another day the resolution of what makes a claim “timely.” 📖 Read more in this #GTAlert written by Sabina Vayner and Steve Wadyka: https://buff.ly/3WH4LlY #Copyright #IPlitigation #Copyrightinfringement #SCOTUS

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Legal notes to copyright registration in Kenya any businesses want to enter this market and one of the most important preparations a business needs to take before expanding to this country is to learn the procedure of copyright registration in Kenya. https://lnkd.in/g-FgMD3B #TrademarkAttorneys, #PatentAttorneys, #CopyrightLawyer, #GlobalIP, #GlobalIPFirm, #IntellectualPropertyAgent, #intellectualproperty

Are AI-Generated Content Covered by Nigerian Copyright Law? Authored by: Seun Lari-Williams Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g4c4CbZH #theippress #ipholics #copyrightlaw #nigeria #AI #aigenerated #intellectualproperty #intellectualpropertylaw #intellectualpropertyrights #ipr #iplaws #iprights

Have you ever wondered what copyright, upcycling, and human rights have to do with each other? My post on the Kluwer Copyright Blog explores exactly this. Discover how copyright protection can influence upcycling practices and how the human right to environmental protection plays a crucial role in this dynamic relationship. You can read the blog post here: https://lnkd.in/dS8dtkCv. Many thanks to João Pedro Quintais and Sara Moran for their fantastic help in finalizing and publishing this post! cc: Institute for Information Law (IViR) #CopyrightLaw #Upcycling #HumanRights #EnvironmentalProtection #Sustainability #R2HE #ECHR #EUCharter #FundamentalRights #IP #IntellectualProperty