Ed Sheeran faces a copyright lawsuit over ‘Thinking Out Loud,’ with allegations of copying Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On.’ The post examines the legal claims and industry context in detail.
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Mohenjo Daro triumphs infringement battle
The Bombay High Court dismissed a copyright infringement suit against Mohenjo Daro, finding no substantial similarity with the plaintiff’s work. The judgement reinforced the need for clear evidence in film plagiarism claims.
Read more about Mohenjo Daro triumphs infringement battleMohenjo Daro clears copyright infringement case
The Bombay High Court dismissed a copyright infringement claim against the makers of Mohenjo Daro, finding the allegations unsupported. The court imposed costs on the plaintiff and allowed the film’s release after CBFC approval.
Read more about Mohenjo Daro clears copyright infringement caseKriti vs Bob
The Kriti vs Bob case explores a copyright dispute between two short film makers, resulting in legal notices and YouTube takedowns. The resolution of this dispute demonstrates the challenges of enforcing copyright in India’s creative industries.
Read more about Kriti vs BobCanada’s accession brings Marrakesh Treaty into force
Canada’s accession brings the Marrakesh Treaty into effect, strengthening copyright exceptions for accessible books. The Treaty aims to enhance access to published works for print disabled persons while maintaining a balance with copyright law.
Read more about Canada’s accession brings Marrakesh Treaty into forceKrishika Lulla & Ors. vs Shyam Vithalrao Devkatta & Anr.
The Supreme Court ruled that film titles, such as ‘Desi Boys,’ are not subject to copyright protection under Indian law. Only original literary works, not single words or common phrases, can attract copyright.
Read more about Krishika Lulla & Ors. vs Shyam Vithalrao Devkatta & Anr.Weekly IP News
This Weekly IP News reviews major copyright and trademark developments, including the Kriti versus Bob controversy, a John Doe order for Sultan, and McDonald’s EU trademark dispute. The analysis offers clear, factual insights into recent legal decisions and their implications.
Read more about Weekly IP NewsJohn Doe Orders obtained by makers of ‘Sultan’
Yash Raj Films secured a John Doe order from the Bombay High Court to combat piracy of Sultan, allowing blocking of infringing links and restricting unauthorised broadcasts. This legal step demonstrates the effectiveness of copyright injunctions in protecting films against unlawful distribution.
Read more about John Doe Orders obtained by makers of ‘Sultan’Kriti V Bob : Who owns the copyright?
This post analyses the copyright dispute between Kriti and Bob, exploring allegations of plagiarism and the legal standards for copyright infringement in India. It addresses the complexities of distinguishing between copying an idea and its expression in short films.
Read more about Kriti V Bob : Who owns the copyright?Latest updates in Copyright case decisions
This post presents a legal analysis of recent copyright case decisions, including the Led Zeppelin Stairway to Heaven verdict and rulings on content hosting liability. It also reviews Disney Enterprises’ copyright infringement suit in China, offering structured insights into evolving copyright law.
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