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Hollywood Copyrights and Bollywood Copy(right!?)

The Bombay High Court’s decision on Hollywood copyright infringement by Bollywood set a new legal precedent in India. This post analyses the case, its implications for the Indian film industry, and its influence on copyright protection and industry practices.

Performer’s Rights under Indian Copyright Law

This post discusses the evolution and judicial recognition of performers rights under Indian Copyright Law, highlighting key cases and ongoing legal challenges. It provides an objective analysis of the current state and limitations of performers rights in India.

Moral Rights – India V United States

This article provides a comparative analysis of moral rights in copyright law under Indian and US frameworks. It discusses key legal provisions, landmark cases, and the practical implications for authors’ rights in both jurisdictions.

Performer’s Right under Indian Copyright Law- Part I

This post discusses the evolution and statutory basis of performers right under Indian copyright law, highlighting key amendments and ongoing challenges in legal protection. It provides a structured overview of the rights granted to performers and sets the stage for further analysis of judicial perspectives.

Sholay Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Parag Sanghavi & Ors.

This case analyses the Delhi High Court’s decision on copyright and trademark infringement of the film Sholay by the makers of Ram Gopal Verma Ki Aag. The judgment clarifies ownership, passing off, and moral rights issues in Indian film law.

Beyonce Copyright Suit: Queen Bey still runs the world

Beyonce successfully defended a copyright lawsuit over her song XO, where Ahmad Javon Lane alleged infringement of his song XOXO. The court found no substantial similarity or valid copyright claim, resulting in dismissal of the case.

Big victory for Big Pimpin’

The US court ruled that Osama Fahmy lacked standing in the Big Pimpin copyright case concerning Jay Z’s use of Khosara Khosara. The decision underscores the legal complexities between moral rights and music licensing across jurisdictions.

Batmobile lawsuit: Copyright law, the real superhero

The Batmobile copyright lawsuit clarified the scope of character protection under US copyright law. The court held that DC Comics’ Batmobile is sufficiently distinctive for copyright, setting a key precedent for intellectual property rights in entertainment.

Bajrangi Bhaijaan faces copyright infringement suit

Bajrangi Bhaijaan is facing a major copyright infringement suit in the Bombay High Court over alleged similarities with Mahim Joshi’s registered work. The legal proceedings emphasise significant concerns regarding copyright protection in Indian cinema.

Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 16

This post examines ten years of intellectual property litigation statistics in India, focusing on patent, trademark, and copyright decisions by the Supreme Court and High Courts. The analysis highlights key trends and fluctuations in the volume of cases during 2004–2014.