Ad Agency sues Jindal Steels for Copyright Infringement
Wieden Kennedy sued Jindal Steel for copyright infringement over an advertisement, leading to a Delhi High Court order for arbitration and a monetary deposit. The Court declined an…
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Are you playing it Safe? Court encourages settlement in a music licensing case.
The Delhi High Court encouraged settlement in a dispute between PPL and Neb Sports over alleged unlicensed public performance of sound recordings at sporting events. The case highlights…
Delhi High Court issues injunction against Software Piracy
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining unauthorised use of Bentley Systems' software, addressing copyright infringement claims. The order underscores the protection of international software copyrights…
Court orders Meesho to display Seller Information and comply with Ecommerce Rules
The Delhi High Court has ordered Meesho to display full seller information and comply with ecommerce regulations following a copyright dispute. This decision highlights the responsibility of e-commerce…
Use of Music in Salons and Ads
Recent court decisions have strengthened music copyright enforcement against salons and advertisers in India. Businesses are advised to secure licences or use public domain music to comply with…
Another dynamic plus order to curb online piracy from the Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has granted a dynamic plus injunction to Universal Studios against rogue websites facilitating online piracy. The order extends protections to future infringing sites and…
R Indira Devi has no Copyrights over Guntur Sushendra Sharma’s “My Country My People”, says the Telangana High Court.
The Telangana High Court confirmed that R Indira Devi has no copyrights over Guntur Sushendra Sharma's works, upholding the rights of Sharma's son. The ruling provides important guidance…
Court refuses injunction against Bhanushali’s “Main Atal Hoon”
The Bombay High Court declined to grant an interim injunction against Main Atal Hoon, finding that the film's content was based on public domain events and thus not…
Generative AI (GenAI), Business and Intellectual Property
This post analyses the challenges and opportunities in protecting and enforcing intellectual property for generative AI inventions. Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala offers structured guidance on leveraging IP for…
Music Licensing Business By PPL & Novex is Valid Though They Are Not Copyright Societies
The Bombay High Court held that PPL and Novex may validly license sound recordings even though they are not registered copyright societies. Section 33 does not restrict copyright…