Jyoti Kapoor Wins Copyright Battle against Kunal Kohli
The Supreme Court’s decision in favour of Jyoti Kapoor marks a crucial victory for Indian scriptwriters in copyright disputes. The judgment affirms legal protection for original creators, even…
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Thou shall not re-tweet!
Photographer Dennis Flaherty’s copyright lawsuit against Big Red Inc broadens liability to include individuals who re-tweeted his copyrighted photograph. The case raises important legal questions regarding contributory infringement…
Disney finally dances to Deadmau5’s tune
Deadmau5 and Disney have settled their trademark dispute regarding the Mau5head symbol after extensive legal negotiations. The agreement allows Deadmau5 to continue using and registering his logo, reflecting…
YouTube ordered to take down copyright infringing material
The German regional court has clarified YouTube’s responsibility to remove infringing material once notified, following a dispute with GEMA. This decision highlights the obligations of online platforms regarding…
Liability of E-Retailers – A Copyright Battle
This article analyses the copyright dispute involving Flipkart and Westland over exclusive book sales. It discusses the legal complexities of intermediary liability for e-retailers in India and reviews…
Padmini and ors.Vs.Raj Television Network Limited
This case discusses whether the assignment of negative rights to a film includes future modes such as digital cinematography under Indian copyright law. The Court held that the…
Copyright V. Privacy – Flash, Airtel, GitHub and Tejesh
This post explores the legal clash between copyright and privacy in the context of Airtel’s 3G code controversy involving Flash Networks and GitHub. It analyses both copyright and…
Copyright Dispute between Music Publishers
This post analyses the legal dispute between Bourne Co and Boosey & Co over the copyright and publishing rights to 'These Foolish Things.' The case highlights complex issues…
Copyright Contract Case: Phoolan Devi
This post reviews leading cases where Section 57 of the Copyright Act influenced copyright licensing contracts in India. It compares the outcomes of the Phoolan Devi and Sai…
Fighting Pirates: Copyright Enforcement and the Privacy Barrier
This post explores the legal tension between copyright enforcement and privacy rights in online piracy cases. It provides an objective analysis of recent litigation involving ISPs and copyright…