Krishika 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…
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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…
John 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…
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…
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…
Sony’s use of Emoji: A possible legal dispute
Sony faces a potential trademark and copyright dispute with emoji creator Marco Husges over its animated film The Emoji. The case raises significant questions about the trademarkability of…
ABS Entertainment, Inc. v. CBS Corporation, et al.
The California District Court evaluated copyright infringement allegations involving pre-1972 sound recordings in ABS Entertainment, Inc. v. CBS Corporation. The Court clarified the interplay of federal and state…
Disney and Dalian Engage in Comic Wars
The blog discusses Disney’s legal dispute with Wanda Group over the unauthorized use of comic characters in a Chinese theme park. It highlights key aspects of copyright and…
Google’s use of Java APIs in Android – fair use?
The District Court ruled that Google's use of Java APIs in Android falls under fair use, emphasising interoperability. The case has sparked ongoing debate within both open source…
Is use of Java APIs by Google Fair Use?
This article analyses whether Google’s use of Java APIs constitutes fair use, focusing on the legal proceedings between Oracle and Google. The discussion highlights the implications for software…