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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.

Digital Rights Management

Digital Rights Management systems are essential for protecting digital content in the modern era. This post provides a legal and technological analysis of DRM, focusing on Indian copyright law and international frameworks.

It is Fair and Enabling – Data Mining from JNU Depot

The post analyses if data mining from the JNU Depot is covered by fair use or educational exemptions under Indian copyright law. It argues that enabling technologies extracting non-copyrightable facts for research serve the public good and meet fair dealing requirements.

Weekly Entertainment Law News: TikTok in Content Ownership Controversy, Musician Sues “Baby Shark” Producers, and more

This bulletin provides an objective analysis of recent entertainment law news, focusing on copyright controversies involving TikTok, ShareChat, Spotify, and prominent artists. Key legal issues in content ownership and music licensing are discussed in a structured and factual manner.

IP, Privacy and Antitrust This Week: Publishers Sue Audible, Google Ends Mobile Network Insights, Qualcomm to Keep “No License, No Chip” Policy, and more

This week’s news examines publisher lawsuits against Audible, regulatory actions involving Google, Intel, and Qualcomm, and evolving privacy concerns with Facebook and TikTok. The bulletin offers a structured review of current IP, privacy, and antitrust developments.

Copyright and eCommerce Law News: Apple Sues Corellium for Copyright Infringement, YouTube Sues Copyright Troll for Extortion, US Govt Supports Led Zepplin in Infringement Case and more

This bulletin examines recent highlights in copyright infringement and eCommerce law, including court orders against piracy sites and major lawsuits by Apple and YouTube. It also discusses policy shifts, industry mergers, and government actions impacting the entertainment and eCommerce sectors.

Is it Legal to Reverse Engineer the Engineered?

This article discusses the legality of reverse engineering, focusing on fair use principles and landmark legal cases. It highlights when reverse engineering is permissible and the conditions under which the fair use defence applies.

Court Gives ‘Mission Mangal’ the Green Signal, Copyright Infringement Suits against P&G and Lady Gaga, Amazon to Acquire Stake in Future Retail, and more

The bulletin analyses recent legal news in entertainment and e-commerce, including the Bombay High Court’s clearance of ‘Mission Mangal’ and ongoing copyright disputes involving global brands. It also covers regulatory actions and strategic business moves impacting India’s intellectual property and retail sectors.