Category: Copyrights

The Pirate Bay to be Blocked, EU Court Rules

The Supreme Court of Netherlands has ruled that The Pirate Bay enables copyright infringement under EU law. Internet service providers are now required to block access to the platform, highlighting the legal obligations of intermediaries regarding unauthorized sharing of copyrighted works.

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Legal row over Half Girlfriend, Google directed to de-index infirnging contents, Dangal sets a new record, Amazon and Warner bros sign a licensing deal and more

This update examines legal disputes and major licensing deals in the copyright and entertainment sector. It discusses recent court decisions, industry records, and provides practical copyright litigation advice.

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Ola caught in copyright infringement, Coal Ministry accused of Plagiarism, ‘Dancing baby’ Copyright case, Volvo sued for Copyright infringement and more.

This post discusses recent copyright disputes involving Ola and the Coal Ministry, along with significant international cases and licensing deals in entertainment law. The analysis addresses copyright risks for businesses and provides updates relevant to Indian and global stakeholders.

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Lahari v. Ola: Copyrights and Criminals – Licensing by Deterrence

The Lahari v. Ola dispute demonstrates how copyright owners in India may leverage criminal complaints to initiate licensing deals with organized infringers. This approach, as seen in Lahari’s actions against Ola, combines legal enforcement with strategic publicity to strengthen copyright positions.

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Srimanthudu Copyright Case, Pirate Bay Copyright Infringement, Splinter Cell Trademarks and More

The post examines key copyright and trademark cases, including the Srimanthudu copyright suit and Pirate Bay’s infringement ruling. It also reviews entertainment licensing trends and provides legal advice for film professionals.

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Copyright assignment/licensing issues in movie sequels

This article discusses the legal dispute over copyright assignment and sequel rights in the Sarkar film series. The Bombay High Court held that remake rights were granted to Narendra Hirawat, while sequel rights remained with ZPC, clarifying crucial aspects of film copyright in India.

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Raabta Copyright infringement case update, New Registrar of Copyrights appointed, Lower GST demanded by Entertainment industry, Forever21 and Urban Outfitters sued over Tupac T-shirts and more

This update explores recent copyright and entertainment law issues including the Raabta case, GST concerns of the film industry, and international litigation involving Forever 21 and Tupac Shakur. It also features the appointment of the new Registrar of Copyrights and practical tips for copyright enforcement.

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