Super Cassettes Industries v. Myspace Inc and Anr.
The Delhi High Court in Super Cassettes Industries v. Myspace addressed intermediary liability for copyright infringement under Indian law. The court held that internet platforms may be liable…
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‘Gene Sequences’ Not Copyright Worthy!
The Delhi High Court held that gene sequences cannot be protected as copyright or confidential information under Indian law. The Court highlighted the need for originality and distinguished…
Online Piracy: A Convenient Crime
The post examines how the shutdown of Megaupload highlights the convenience and widespread appeal of online piracy. It analyses motivations behind digital piracy and suggests legal and technological…
Madras HC Lifts TikTok Ban, Complaint Against ‘Mental Hai Kya’, and more
The post reviews significant copyright and entertainment law developments, including the Madras High Court’s TikTok decision and the IPS complaint against Mental Hai Kya. It also discusses major…
30 Torrent Sites Blocked, Notices to Makers of Tashkent Files and Dabangg 3, Avengers Playmoji, and more
The Delhi High Court has ordered 30 torrent sites to be blocked for copyright infringement and issued directives to ISPs and government authorities. The post also discusses legal…
EC Issues Notices to TV Channels, Stalls Modi Biopic; Twitter Removes Trump Tweet; GoT Final Season Merchandise, and more
This post presents a legal analysis of major copyright and entertainment law news in India and internationally. It covers EC actions, copyright infringement disputes, and significant licensing and…
Election Commission Clears ‘PM Narendra Modi’ Biopic, Ban on TikTok App in India and more
This post analyses recent entertainment law and copyright news in India, including judicial decisions on the PM Narendra Modi biopic and the TikTok app ban. It also reviews…
EC Notice to Makers of Modi Film, EU Approves Copyright Directive, Nike Wins ‘Jumpman’ Suit, AI Music, and more
This update examines major legal developments in copyright and entertainment law, including regulatory actions on political films, EU copyright reforms, and landmark infringement suits. The post also discusses…
‘Bala’ Infringement Suit, No Political Ads at IPL, IPRS License to YouTube, and more
This article examines key events in copyright infringement and content licensing, including the 'Bala' plagiarism suit, IPL's ban on political ads, and the IPRS-YouTube license. It offers a…
My Fair Writer – Fair Use Principles for Writers: Copyrights and Writers Part 12
This article analyses fair use principles for writers under Indian copyright law, including fair dealing and transformative use. It also touches upon trademark fair use in literary works…