Zoom considering Legal Action against Jio Meet,Travis Scott Faces Infringement Lawsuit,Twitter removes Trump Campaign’s George Floyd Tweets and more

This legal news bulletin discusses ongoing copyright infringement lawsuits, including actions involving Zoom, Travis Scott, and the Internet Archive. It also examines cases of counterfeit branded masks and plagiarism allegations in the Indian film industry.

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Register for a Free Webinar on Intellectual Property For StartUps – July 17th, 2020

This post invites startups to a free webinar on intellectual property, led by Dr Kalyan Kankanala on July 17th, 2020. The session will address practical IP strategies and business value, with insights tailored for startups during the COVID-19 period.

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The need for copyright protection: Number of works created as a function of copyright protection

This article explores the need for copyright protection by assessing its impact on the creation and distribution of works. It provides an analytical overview of how copyright law achieves a balance between incentivising creators and ensuring public access, with a focus on economic and legal perspectives.

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Advisory & Consultations for Artists During Lockdown

With the shift to online platforms during lockdown, artists face new intellectual property challenges and risks. BananaIP Counsels offers free legal consultation to help artists protect and monetise their creative works online. Contact us for expert advice on safeguarding your rights.

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Ford Faces USD 8.1 million Infringement Lawsuit, Jennifer Lopez Sued over Infringing Photograph and US Copyright and Patent Offices Asked to Study Infringement by States

Ford faces a major copyright infringement lawsuit for alleged unauthorised use of music in advertisements. Jennifer Lopez is sued over sharing a photographer’s image on Instagram. The US Copyright and Patent Offices have been asked to study state government infringement after a recent Supreme Court ruling.

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Selena Gomez files infringement lawsuit against FHL, District Court Upholds Social Media Terms of Use, NFL Quarterback Files Infringement Lawsuit Against Amazon and more

The post discusses several recent copyright infringement lawsuits, including those involving celebrities and major digital platforms. It provides a legal analysis of the court’s approach to social media terms, unauthorised use of likeness, and music piracy issues.

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US District Court Rules in Favour of Videogame Developer,School Lessons on Harry Potter in Britain, Kickstarter Campaign Infringes Nintendo’s Copyright and more

This bulletin discusses recent US and UK legal developments in copyright infringement, including court decisions on videogame depiction, educational use of Harry Potter, Nintendo’s campaign dispute, and sovereign immunity. The analysis reflects current trends in intellectual property law.

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Summary of Indian Copyright, Entertainment Law Cases and Rules of 2019

A structured overview of significant Indian copyright and entertainment law cases from 2019, with analysis of court judgments and regulatory developments. This post highlights legal trends and provides insights into copyright enforcement and intermediary obligations in India.

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