Did China Copy Disney’s famous track?
China’s 2022 Winter Olympics song has drawn criticism for its striking similarity to Disney’s Let It Go, raising fresh concerns about copyright enforcement. The post analyses the plagiarism…
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Nike ‘JUMPMAN’ NOT a Copy
The Nike Jumpman logo was challenged in court by photographer Jacobus Rentmeester, who alleged copyright infringement. The court found notable differences between the images and dismissed the claim,…
John Doe Order for Masaan!
The Bombay High Court granted a John Doe order to Phantom Films to combat potential piracy of Masaan. Such orders provide critical injunctive relief for copyright holders, as…
IP Books : Self Publishing in India- A Worthwhile Proposition?
Self publishing in India is expanding rapidly, but the legal and business risks for authors are significant. Despite promises of control and royalties, self publishing contracts often lack…
Pirate Bay Founders Acquitted
A Belgian court acquitted the Pirate Bay founders of criminal copyright infringement, citing lack of evidence of involvement after 2006. This verdict provides temporary relief, though their legal…
Case Review: Exegesis Infotech vs. Medimanage
This review discusses the Exegesis Infotech vs. Medimanage case on software copyright ownership and breach of confidentiality. The court ruled in favour of Medimanage, highlighting the significance of…
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…
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…