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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.

Copyright and Entertainment-PPT by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at GNLU

This presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at GNLU as a part of the entertainment law course offered for LLB students. The presentation...

Doordarshan in legal trouble

The Delhi High Court issued an interim injunction against Doordarshan for copyright and moral rights infringement in the Ghubar-e-Khatir series. The judgment underscores the importance of upholding contractual and intellectual property rights in Indian broadcasting.

No more Free Porn, Malibu Media

Malibu Media’s copyright enforcement through numerous individual lawsuits has reshaped the fight against porn piracy. Their approach leverages social stigma to encourage settlements, but it remains contentious and may not work for other content owners.

The Monkey Returns!

The Monkey Selfie case raises significant questions about authorship and copyright law in the context of animal-created works. Analysing both US and Indian statutes, the post concludes that animals are not entitled to copyright ownership under current law.

You Are Free to Sing ‘Happy Birthday’ – Warner’s Copyright Claim Rejected

A US court has ruled that Warner/Chappell Music does not hold copyright in the ‘Happy Birthday’ lyrics. The decision places the lyrics in the public domain, allowing their commercial use without royalty concerns.