This update reviews recent legal developments in entertainment and copyright law, including infringement cases, licensing opportunities, and international trends. Insights are provided with a clear, analytical approach relevant…
Intellepedia · 24 Feb 2017
This update explores recent copyright infringement cases before the Bombay High Court, shifts in entertainment licensing, and disputes around celebrity publicity rights. It analyses legal developments in digital…
Intellepedia · 17 Feb 2017
This article examines the complex structure of royalty rights in sound recordings, lyrics, and musical works under Indian law. It discusses copyright ownership, licensing, and the roles of…
Intellepedia · 10 Feb 2017
The Indian Government has launched an IPR toolkit to assist police in enforcing intellectual property rights. This scheme, led by CIPAM and FICCI, is part of the National…
Intellepedia · 30 Jan 2017
The post provides an overview of landmark copyright law events in India during 2016, including notable court decisions and regulatory actions. It highlights disputes, judicial clarifications, and policy…
Intellepedia · 16 Jan 2017
This post examines key copyright law events in India during 2016, focusing on judicial restrictions on copyright societies and the influential DU photocopy case. It provides an analytical…
Intellepedia · 11 Jan 2017
This article addresses prevalent misconceptions about intellectual property law, focusing on differences between patents, trademarks, and copyrights. It clarifies the broad relevance of IP across businesses and highlights…
Intellepedia · 14 Dec 2016
This post analyses the Supreme Court’s decision in Indian Performing Right Society v. Aditya Pandey, clarifying royalty payments for sound recordings. The judgment affirms that broadcasters need only…
Intellepedia · 10 Nov 2016
Dish TV India was restrained by the Delhi High Court for copyright infringement involving unauthorised satellite broadcasts in the Middle East. The suit by OSN emphasised the importance…
Intellepedia · 27 Oct 2016
This update explores key trends in Indian copyright law, including the extension of Section 31D to internet broadcasting and government action against misleading copyright websites. The article provides…
Intellepedia · 21 Oct 2016