http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/3460 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/3607 Title: Bootlegging – Its Impact on Sound Recording Industry and Legal Responses <br/> <br/>Authors: Lawrence, Hima <br/> <br/>Abstract: As is known to all sound recording is considered a subject matter for copyright protection. But it is also a known fact that fixation in a tangible form is a prerequisite to be eligible for protection under the copyright law. This paper looks at the legal standpoint on unauthorized recordings of unfixed performances in the conflicting scenario existing due to the aforementioned stipulations. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 424-429 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/3606 Title: IP Case Law Developments <br/> <br/>Authors: Thomas, Zakir <br/> <br/>Page(s): 436-442 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/3605 Title: Protection of Celebrity Rights – The Problems and the Solutions <br/> <br/>Authors: Pareek, Anurag; Majumdar, Arka <br/> <br/>Abstract: Celebrity rights are unique rights, which are distinct from others. It is a form of property, which can be exclusively enjoyed by the celebrity himself. Being a property, it is also susceptible to unauthorized trespasses. This ‘trespass’ takes place mainly in two ways- when the privacy of the celebrity is sought to be compromised for the sake of money, and secondly, when the celebrity’s right to publicity is defeated by its unauthorized use. Both the situations require law and the judiciary to intervene and ensure justice. In the absence of any specific regulatory mechanism to address these issues, it often becomes difficult to protect various celebrity rights like personality/moral rights, privacy rights & the publicity/merchandising right. In India, there is no specific legal remedy for infringement of celebrity rights. Thus the authors identified merits and demerits of various approaches, which protect the publicity rights of a celebrity and recommended appropriate legal regime suited to India. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 415-423 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/3604 Title: Legal Protection of Trade Secrets: Towards a Codified Regim <br/> <br/>Authors: Kumar, Abhinav; Mohanty, Pramit; Nandakumar, Rashmi <br/> <br/>Abstract: Trade secrets protection has acquired increased significance in the present scenario especially in view of the opening up of the world market and enhanced competition worldwide. Moreover, the fact that trade secret protection is increasingly being preferred over patent protection as a method for protecting undisclosed information has added to its significance. This paper sketches the broad outline of the trade secret protection law that exists in India and highlights its inadequacy especially in view of the legal regime existing in other countries such as the US. The paper also focuses on the ambiguity of the common law remedy that is available for infringement of trade secrets which is manifested in the inconsistent line of principles laid down by the courts. It also deals with India’s obligation under TRIPS to legislate on the question of ‘undisclosed information’. The article attempts to underline the need to enforce a codified regime by analysing the law as it exists in various other countries. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 397-408