IP Commercialization/Licensing

TuneIn Loses Appeal in UK infringement Lawsuit, Nike sues MSCHF for copyright infringement, Brexit does not hasten exit from EU Copyright Law and more.

This bulletin covers key copyright infringement lawsuits featuring TuneIn and Nike, and assesses the UK’s continued alignment with EU copyright law post-Brexit. It also highlights developments in open access publishing and legal sustainability in India.

CAIT announces launch of eCommerce Portal, Samsung and Nokia ink Video Patent Licensing Deal, Spotify and Kakao sign Music Licensing Deal and more.

CAIT is set to launch the Bharatemarket ecommerce portal, targeting wide-scale trader participation in India. The bulletin also highlights major patent and music licensing deals, regulatory telecom changes, and Warner Bros.’ partnership with Toybox for 3D printed toys.

No streaming of K-pop songs over Licensing Dispute, Disney shuts stores for eCommerce Business, Twitter introduces new e-marketing feature and more.

This post explores the K-pop licensing dispute, Disney’s move to eCommerce, and Twitter’s new marketing features. It also discusses music IP rights sales and China’s box office growth, providing a legal and business analysis.

Indian IP Orders and Judgments-2021

This post reviews notable 2021 Indian IP judgments on software and film copyright infringement by the Delhi High Court. It provides legal analysis of injunctions and procedural issues in copyright disputes. The discussion is grounded in a factual and structured legal perspective.

CAIT embraces imposition of extra tax on foreign eCommerce companies, Court blocks Future Group’s sale of assets to Reliance Industries, Google announces closure of Stadia Game Studio and more.

The bulletin discusses CAIT’s support for an extra tax on foreign ecommerce companies, regulatory concerns over FDI, and recent legal actions affecting major businesses. It also highlights new digital platforms, music licensing initiatives, and notable shifts in the streaming and gaming sectors.

India May Drop eCommerce Policy due to Lack of Unanimity, TikTok Star Gets Signed to Universal Music Group, US Will Not Scrap Old Music Licensing Decrees and more.

India’s draft ecommerce policy faces obstacles due to ministerial disagreements on data and regulatory issues. The post also reviews key developments in music licensing, streaming, and the impact of classic bands on new artists.

Amazon-Future case reaches final stages with SIAC, ED and RBI probe Flipkart and Amazon, Facebook inks Licensing Deal with TIPS Music and more.

The Amazon-Future dispute is nearing resolution at the SIAC, while ED and RBI probe FDI and FEMA compliance by Amazon and Flipkart. The post also covers Facebook’s licensing deal with Tips Music and major developments in e-commerce, digital taxation, and music rights.

TikTok and Shopify sign E-commerce Deal, Sony Pictures Entertainment Merges Film and Television Divisions, LG Electronics Launches Streaming Platform and more.

This bulletin provides an analytical overview of major e-commerce and entertainment industry events, including TikTok and Shopify’s deal, Sony’s marketing division merger, and LG’s streaming launch. It also covers regulatory actions in gaming and betting in India, ensuring clarity on recent developments.

Amazon expands Support for Multiple Indian Languages, Streaming Platforms choose Self-regulation over Statutory Rules and more.

Amazon has broadened its Indian language support in a move to enhance user access. Streaming platforms in India are opting for self-regulation under a formal code, and there are new developments in content moderation and licensing agreements across the digital sector.

Facebook signs Licensing Deal with Saregama, Amazon and Slack sign Licensing Deal, OTT Release of Films irks Multiplex Owners and more

The post reviews major licensing developments in India, including Saregama’s deals with Facebook and Spotify, Amazon’s collaboration with Slack, and the contentious shift of film releases to OTT platforms. It also covers the licensing arrangement between Gilead and Cipla for Remdesivir production.