Renounced Riches, Not Rights! Court upholds Sanyasi’s copyrights
The Delhi High Court held that a sanyasi can own and assign copyright in India, as seen in the case of Srila Prabhupada and the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.…
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Authors, Copyright and Royalty Share : The Calcutta High Court gives clarity
The Calcutta High Court has clarified the scope of authors' royalty rights under Indian copyright law, affirming protections introduced by the 2012 amendment. The judgment ensures that authors…
Premier Injunction for the Premier League : Viacom18 knocks out IPL Pirates with Dynamic+ Injunction
The Delhi High Court granted Viacom18 a dynamic+ injunction to proactively block rogue websites infringing IPL media rights. This order strengthens copyright protection by enabling real-time enforcement against…
Kannada Lyricist Hamsalekha Wins Copyright Case Against Saavn
The Karnataka High Court ruled in favour of Hamsalekha, confirming that authors retain moral rights and the ability to seek name credit, even after assigning rights to IPRS.…
Ad Agency sues Jindal Steels for Copyright Infringement
Wieden Kennedy sued Jindal Steel for copyright infringement over an advertisement, leading to a Delhi High Court order for arbitration and a monetary deposit. The Court declined an…
Are you playing it Safe? Court encourages settlement in a music licensing case.
The Delhi High Court encouraged settlement in a dispute between PPL and Neb Sports over alleged unlicensed public performance of sound recordings at sporting events. The case highlights…
Delhi High Court issues injunction against Software Piracy
The Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction restraining unauthorised use of Bentley Systems' software, addressing copyright infringement claims. The order underscores the protection of international software copyrights…
Court orders Meesho to display Seller Information and comply with Ecommerce Rules
The Delhi High Court has ordered Meesho to display full seller information and comply with ecommerce regulations following a copyright dispute. This decision highlights the responsibility of e-commerce…
Use of Music in Salons and Ads
Recent court decisions have strengthened music copyright enforcement against salons and advertisers in India. Businesses are advised to secure licences or use public domain music to comply with…
Another dynamic plus order to curb online piracy from the Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has granted a dynamic plus injunction to Universal Studios against rogue websites facilitating online piracy. The order extends protections to future infringing sites and…