MS Subbulakshmi Biopic: Who Owns the Copyright over the Script?
In a case between Rajiv Menon and Dr. M.P. Somaprasad, the Karnataka High Court was asked to decide who owned the copyright over the script “MS and Bala”…
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Compulsory Music License for Events: Delhi HC Rules Against PPL’s Licensing Practices
In a case between Al Hamd Tradenation and PPL, the Delhi High Court ruled that Al Hamd is entitled to a compulsory license because PPL refused to grant…
US Court Affirms Human Authorship Requirement for Copyright Protection
In this order, the US Court of Appeals confirmed that only human authors can claim copyright protection under the 1976 Act. It rejected Dr. Stephen Thaler’s application for…
Generative AI Training and Copyright: U.S. Copyright Office’s Pre-Publication Report
This post offers a structured summary of Part 3 of the U.S. Copyright Office’s AI report series. It highlights the pre-publication report’s focus on legal concerns surrounding generative…
The Business of Copyrights – Register Your Interest in Dr. Kalyan Kankanala’s Upcoming IP Book
The Business of Copyrights is Dr. Kalyan Kankanala’s upcoming book on Indian copyright law and its application in business and creative sectors. With a focus on AI and…
Government of India Constitutes Committee on AI and Copyright
The DPIIT announced a committee to explore legal and policy challenges at the intersection of AI and copyright. With personnel from the government, academia, and industry, the committee…
PS2 Copyright Case: AR Rahman vs Dagar Brothers — Delhi HC Orders Credit, ₹2 Cr Deposit
In a major copyright case over Ponniyin Selvan 2's song "Veera Raja Veera," the Delhi High Court ruled partially in favour of Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar against A.R.…
World IP Day 2025: Wishing You a Soulful and Musical Intellectual Property Celebration
World IP Day 2025 celebrates the vital role of music creators and the importance of protecting musical creativity through intellectual property rights. This year's theme, "Music and IP:…
Offbeat and Out of Tune: Copyright’s Missing Rhythm in Indian Music
World IP Day and the Best of IP in Music With WIPO’s call to “Feel the Beat of IP” World IP Day 2025 brings music and creativity to…
Indian IP Office Rolls Out Utility for Patent, Design, Trademark, Copyright & GI Statistics
The Indian IP Office has launched an online IP Statistics Dashboard offering real-time data on filings and registrations across IP types. Users can explore patent, trademark, copyright, design,…