World IP Day and the Best of IP in Music With WIPO’s call to “Feel the Beat of IP” World IP Day 2025 brings music...
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Indian IP Office Rolls Out Utility for Patent, Design, Trademark, Copyright & GI Statistics
INTRODUCTION The Indian IP Office has launched a centralised online dashboard providing data on intellectual property (IP) filings across India. The dashboard is accessible at...
Read more about Indian IP Office Rolls Out Utility for Patent, Design, Trademark, Copyright & GI StatisticsOnly Copyright Societies Can Issue Licenses: Delhi High Court Strikes a Blow to Music Licensing Practices of PPL, Novex, and Others
In Azure Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. v. Phonographic Performance Ltd., the Court held that Phonographic Performance Limited (“PPL”), though an assignee of copyrights, could not engage...
Read more about Only Copyright Societies Can Issue Licenses: Delhi High Court Strikes a Blow to Music Licensing Practices of PPL, Novex, and OthersThomson Reuters vs ROSS Intelligence : Does training AI models amount to fair use?
The US District Court for Delaware ruled in favor of Thomson Reuters, finding that ROSS Intelligence infringed Westlaw’s copyrights by using its headnotes and editorial content for AI training. The Court rejected ROSS’s fair use defense, emphasizing market harm and the need for AI developers to license copyrighted materials. While granting partial summary judgment to Thomson Reuters, the Court left certain copyright expiration claims for jury determination. This decision reinforces copyright protections in legal research and sets a precedent for AI-related copyright disputes.
Read more about Thomson Reuters vs ROSS Intelligence : Does training AI models amount to fair use?Counterfeit books sold on Amazon, Allahabad Law Agency obtains injunction
In Allahabad Law Agency v. Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Ltd. & Ors., the Delhi High Court granted a permanent injunction against online sellers distributing counterfeit copies of Law of Torts by Dr. R.K. Bangia. The Court found copyright and trademark infringement but declined to award damages, granting nominal costs of Rs. 15,000 to the Plaintiff.
Read more about Counterfeit books sold on Amazon, Allahabad Law Agency obtains injunctionDhanush v. Nayanthara: Netflix denied an exit pass in copyright violation case
The Madras High Court ruled in favor of Wunderbar Films in its copyright dispute with Netflix over the unauthorized use of behind-the-scenes footage. Netflix’s applications challenging jurisdiction and seeking rejection of the plaint were dismissed. The Court held that territorial jurisdiction was valid, pre-suit mediation was not mandatory due to urgency, and combining statutory and common law remedies was permissible.
Read more about Dhanush v. Nayanthara: Netflix denied an exit pass in copyright violation caseCopyright Disputes in Partnerships are Arbitrable
The Madras High Court appointed an arbitrator in the case of M. Rajaratnam vs. M/S. Raj Video Vision, rejecting claims of non-arbitrability. The court ruled that the dispute centered on the misuse of partnership assets, not merely copyright infringement, and thus could be resolved through arbitration.
Read more about Copyright Disputes in Partnerships are ArbitrableCopying of Artistic Architectural Works in Brochure for Advertising Restrained
In a copyright dispute, the Delhi High Court issued an interim injunction restraining Navraj Infratech from using artistic architectural works of Countrywide Promoters. The court found prima facie infringement of copyright and passing off. The case is set for further hearings in January 2025.
Read more about Copying of Artistic Architectural Works in Brochure for Advertising RestrainedCompulsory licensing in copyrights, Al Hamd challenges PPL’s fees
The case of Al Hamd Tradenation v. Phonographic Performance Ltd. involves a dispute over the issuance of a compulsory license under Section 31 of the Copyright Act for public performance rights. Al Hamd contends that the license fees charged by PPL were unreasonable, while PPL argues the petition is not maintainable. The Court has reserved its decision, keeping all issues open for further consideration.
Read more about Compulsory licensing in copyrights, Al Hamd challenges PPL’s feesWhen Saregama found a copyright infringement suit, not so e’Zee’
The Delhi High Court held that Saregama’s suit against Zee Entertainment over copyright infringement was rendered infructuous under Section 60 of the Copyright Act, allowing Saregama to file a counterclaim. The court made no ruling on the final copyright claims, pending trial.
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