Machinima – Copyright and Related Issues – Part I
This post analyses machinima, exploring copyright concerns, derivative works, and fair use in the context of Indian law. It discusses the legal uncertainties and ownership issues arising from…
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Social Media and Intellectual Property (IP): Part I- Protection and Ownership
The post explores intellectual property protection and ownership on social media, analysing how legal principles apply to content created online. It provides insights into copyright, trademark, and patent…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…