OSS SERIES : A PRIMER ON OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE
This primer examines open source software through the lens of Indian copyright law. It details key open source principles, licensing frameworks, and the business potential inherent in open…
Copyrights
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Obscenity in Web Series, Notice Against Swiggy, Copyright Infringement of PS4, Mega Man Movie and More
The latest post examines significant copyright and entertainment law updates, including court actions on web series obscenity and brand misuse. It also covers high-profile copyright infringement suits and…
Anti-Circumvention laws to Protect Digital Rights: An Indian Perspective
This article examines anti-circumvention laws and digital rights management from an Indian perspective, addressing international norms and local challenges. It offers a structured analysis of the legal and…
DELHI HIGH COURT STAYS SALE OF BOOK ON RAMDEV, NEW TRIAL IN LED ZEPPELIN’S COPYRIGHT SUIT, PUBLISHERS BATTLE AGAINST RESEARCH GATE, CHARLIE CHAPLIN MERCHANDISING IN INDIA AND MORE
This post reviews recent copyright law news, including significant judicial orders, international copyright disputes, and new licensing initiatives. It provides an analytical perspective on Indian and global developments…
Are Kajal Agarwal’s Publicity Rights Subservient to Copyrights?
The Madras High Court’s judgment in Kajal Agarwal’s case raises critical questions about the interplay between publicity rights and copyright in endorsement videos. This post analyses the court’s…
Saamy Square Piracy, Development in Solid Oak v. Take-Two Case, Songs on Spotify, Warner Music acquire EMP and more.
This post examines major developments in copyright and entertainment law, including Saamy Square’s piracy, international litigation, and industry updates. It highlights Spotify’s direct upload initiative and Warner Music’s…
MUMBAI UNIVERSITY’S ANTI-PLAGIARISM GUIDELINES, MUSIC MODERNISATION ACT, EROS PARTNERS WITH IQIYI, SPOTIFY TO LAUNCH IN MIDDLE EAST AND MORE
This article presents major updates in copyright and entertainment law, including new guidelines on plagiarism at Mumbai University and international legislative changes. It also examines notable industry partnerships…
VOLUNTARY CENSORSHIP BY NETFLIX, PETITION AGAINST NON-VOLUNTARY LICENSES PROVISIONS OF COPYRIGHT LAW, IP ADDRESS INSUFFICIENT FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT, HARRY POTTER HOME FURNISHING AND MORE
This post covers recent developments in copyright law, focusing on voluntary censorship by streaming platforms, legal challenges to compulsory licenses, and court rulings on infringement. It also examines…
CAT Questions Dispute, Fox Copyright Infringement, Wolf Case, More Original Content for Amazon Prime and more.
The latest copyright and entertainment law update explores key cases such as the CAT questions dispute and Fox’s Empire copyright appeal, along with Amazon’s push for original content.…
Defacto Copyright Societies
This note explores the existence and legality of defacto copyright societies in India, focusing on the ambiguities of Section 33 and the broader copyright licensing landscape. The author…