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Copyright Statistics

This post examines India’s copyright filing statistics for September 2019, focusing on trends in literary and artistic works. The analysis provides a factual overview of application volumes and percentage changes across categories.

Script Writer Sues Paramount, Jerry Seinfeld Wins Over Time Barred Infringement Claims, Facebook Blocks Links to The Pirate Bay and more

This bulletin examines major copyright infringement disputes, Facebook’s anti-piracy measures, and Indian court rulings affecting digital and entertainment law. It provides an objective overview of legal developments impacting media and intellectual property rights.

Court Dismisses “Tardigrades” Suit, Infringement of Ms. Pac-Man, IMI Music Report, and more

This bulletin covers the dismissal of the Tardigrades copyright suit, Ms. Pac-Man infringement litigation, IMI’s digital music report, and ongoing piracy challenges. Key legal developments in entertainment and copyright law are discussed with factual clarity.

‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Win for Google, Project Voldemort, Dating Apps at War, and more

This bulletin examines recent legal developments in IP, privacy, and antitrust, including Google’s EU victory on the ‘Right to be Forgotten’, copyright rejections, and trademark disputes. It further analyses significant data privacy actions and anti-competitive practices, providing objective legal perspectives.

Court Tosses Claim on Unregistered Copyright, CEOs Demand Federal Privacy Law, Antitrust Probes Against Facebook, Google, Uber, Tencent and Car-Makers, and more

This update reviews major legal events in antitrust, copyright, and data privacy law, including regulatory actions against leading tech firms and automakers. It also discusses industry calls for a federal privacy framework and recent court rulings affecting copyright claims.

Dream Girl Loses Iconic Song, Four Jays Calls Apple “Modern Tape Pirate”, and more

This bulletin examines key entertainment law cases, including the Dream Girl copyright dispute, music piracy litigation against Apple, and ongoing film piracy in India. The analysis presents factual legal updates and highlights challenges in copyright enforcement.

Tinder Originals, Big Bang Theory Worth 1 Billion, and more

This news bulletin analyses recent developments in ecommerce law, licensing, and streaming rights, including FDI policy concerns, original content initiatives, and major rights acquisitions. The analysis is structured to provide clarity on emerging trends in India and internationally.

CASE Act, Publicity Rights Suit Against Facebook and Reddit, and more

This bulletin reviews key legal events in entertainment and copyright law, including the CASE Act, publicity rights litigation, and piracy challenges. It provides an analytical overview of major lawsuits, legislative changes, and industry partnerships relevant to intellectual property protection.

Saaho Plagiarism, Forever21 Sued for Ariana Grande Look-alike, BBC Pays for Privacy Violations, and more

This bulletin provides detailed entertainment law updates, including Saaho plagiarism allegations and international copyright disputes. It offers expert analysis on recent legal developments impacting the entertainment industry.

A Case for Statutory Licensing of Music for Broadcasting

This post evaluates the necessity of statutory licensing of music for broadcasting under Section 31D of the Indian Copyright Act. It argues for a more transparent and accessible licensing model, highlighting the limitations of voluntary licensing and the potential benefits for authors and the public.