Lifting the Veil: The Aga Khan Copyright Lawsuit

In 2017, the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims, filed a copyright lawsuit against the Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. The lawsuit alleged that the hospital had infringed the Aga Khan's copyright in a collection of photographs of his grandfather, Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III. The hospital claimed that the photographs were in the public domain, but the Aga Khan argued that they were protected by copyright.

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The case quickly became one of the most high-profile copyright cases in recent history. It raised important questions about the nature of copyright, the public domain, and the role of cultural heritage. The case also shed light on the complex relationship between the Aga Khan and the Ismaili community.

In Lifting the Veil: The Aga Khan Copyright Lawsuit, author Faisal Devji provides a fascinating and in-depth look at the case. Devji explores the legal, ethical, and cultural issues surrounding the case, and provides a unique perspective on the complex world of copyright law.

Devji begins by providing a brief history of copyright law. He then discusses the specific legal issues raised by the Aga Khan lawsuit. He also examines the ethical and cultural issues that were at stake in the case. Finally, Devji offers his own analysis of the case and its implications for copyright law and the public domain.

Lifting the Veil is a must-read for anyone interested in copyright law, intellectual property, or the Ismaili community. It is a well-written and thought-provoking book that provides a unique perspective on a fascinating case.

Reviews

"Lifting the Veil is a fascinating and important book. Devji provides a clear and concise overview of the legal, ethical, and cultural issues surrounding the Aga Khan copyright lawsuit. His analysis is insightful and thought-provoking, and he offers a unique perspective on the complex world of copyright law." - Michael Geist, author of From Copyright to Copywrong

"Devji's book is a valuable contribution to the literature on copyright law. He provides a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of the Aga Khan lawsuit, and his insights are sure to be of interest to scholars, practitioners, and policymakers alike." - Pamela Samuelson, author of Copyright and Digital Technology

"Lifting the Veil is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of copyright law and cultural heritage. Devji's book is a well-written and thought-provoking exploration of a fascinating case." - Aziz Rana, author of The Two Faces of American Freedom

About the Author

Faisal Devji is a professor of history at the University of Oxford. He is the author of several books, including The Terrorist in the Soul: Searching for Bonhoeffer in Pakistan and Muslim Zion: Pakistan as a Political Idea.

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Language	:	English
File size	:	1979 KB
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