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Burberry Initiates Infringement Suit Against Rapper Burberry Jesus, WhiteHat Jr. Stops WhiteHat Sr. for Now, and more

This post examines significant trademark infringement cases, including Burberry’s action against a rapper and WhiteHat Jr.’s dispute in India. It also reviews new brand licensing deals, domain name disputes, and a recent GI application for Goa Mankur Mango.

Facebook Trademark Infringement, Time Magazine Sued Over TIME100 Talks Series and more

This post provides an objective analysis of key trademark and intellectual property disputes, including Facebook’s trademark victory in India and Time Magazine’s US lawsuit. It also covers licensing news, domain name disputes, and the latest GI application in India.

Google Inks Copyright deal with French Newspapers, Wixen Music Publishing sues Triller for USD 50 Million,Facebook introduces revised Rights Manager Tool and more.

This bulletin reviews key copyright infringement news, including Google’s new agreement with French newspapers and major lawsuits in the entertainment industry. Updates on Facebook’s Rights Manager and TikTok’s global policy compliance are also featured.

Indian Copyright Amendments 2020/21- Proposals of the Working Group on IP and Public Interest

A group of respected IP teachers has proposed amendments to the Copyright Act, 1957 to address digital and access challenges. Their recommendations focus on updating exceptions for fair dealing, education, disability, and digital dissemination. The proposals aim to advance creativity and public interest in the Indian copyright regime.

Suggestions on the Amendment of the Copyright Act, 1957- Part III

This article examines proposed amendments to the Copyright Act, 1957, with emphasis on accessible formats for disabled persons, statutory licensing, and collective management. The suggestions aim to align Indian copyright law with international standards and address practical challenges in enforcement and access.

Suggestions on the Amendment of the Copyright Act, 1957- Part II

This post reviews proposed amendments to the Copyright Act, 1957, addressing royalty rights, assignments, and licensing in Indian copyright law. Key changes include clarifications on author and performer royalties and the revocation process for assignments and licenses.

Suggestions on the Amendment of the Copyright Act, 1957- Part I

This article outlines BananaIP Counsels’ key suggestions to amend the Copyright Act, 1957, especially in light of digitalisation and changing business models. It highlights proposed legal changes to copyright rights, royalty sharing, and ownership for authors and performers in India.

T-Series issues Legal Notices to Video Platforms, Ford Motors denies Freeplay Music’s infringement claims and Court denies Taylor Swift’s motion to dismiss Infringement Lawsuit.

The bulletin examines recent legal developments involving T-Series, Ford Motors, Freeplay Music, and Taylor Swift in copyright infringement matters. Each case highlights the nuanced legal arguments and jurisdictional questions central to contemporary music copyright disputes.

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.

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.