Mohenjo 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…
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Kriti 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…
Canada’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…
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…
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…