The California District Court allowed Paramount Pictures and CBS Studios’ copyright infringement complaint against a crowdfunded Star Trek film. The judgement reaffirms the necessity of obtaining prior authorization for the use of franchise intellectual property.
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UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Global Eagle Entertainment Inc.
This post analyses the summary judgment in UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Global Eagle Entertainment Inc., focusing on copyright infringement of music in inflight entertainment. The court ruled in favour of the plaintiffs, emphasising the necessity of proper licensing.
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The following presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the one day Seminar on ‘IPR Management for Startups in Electronics and ICT Sectors’...
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The Delhi High Court has restrained IPRS from issuing licenses for the works of Chitra Jagjit Singh and late Jagjit Singh, following a dispute over the society’s legal status. This decision clarifies the authority of copyright societies in India and protects the rights of copyright holders.
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BREIN, a Dutch anti-piracy organisation, is expanding its enforcement to include individual uploaders on pirate websites. The group’s new strategy involves collecting IP addresses and seeking support from ISPs, with potential legal consequences for infringers.
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The Advocate General’s opinion in the CJEU addresses whether free Wi-Fi providers are liable for copyright infringements by users. The opinion supports safe harbour protections and limits intermediary liability under EU law.
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This post discusses the Lionsgate v. Ameritrade case, focusing on copyright and trademark claims related to the use of a famous Dirty Dancing line in advertising. The court found that trademark claims were pre-empted by copyright law, highlighting the legal boundaries between these intellectual property rights.
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The Delhi High Court has ordered the urgent reconstitution of the Copyright Board in India, citing statutory requirements for judicial representation under the Copyright Act 2012. This article analyses the ongoing legal scrutiny and the administrative steps being directed to restore the Board’s adjudicatory role.
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Intellect breeds wisdom, and wisdom begets knowledge. Intellectuals push the boundaries of knowledge and creativity, and with these sharp minds around, the world is always...
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This post analyses the IP risks faced by Ringing Bells’ Freedom 251 mobile phone, including potential patent, design, and copyright violations. It objectively explores legal implications and the importance of IP compliance for Indian manufacturers.
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