Media and Entertainment Law

Saaho Plagiarism, Forever21 Sued for Ariana Grande Look-alike, BBC Pays for Privacy Violations, and more

This bulletin provides detailed entertainment law updates, including Saaho plagiarism allegations and international copyright disputes. It offers expert analysis on recent legal developments impacting the entertainment industry.

A Case for Statutory Licensing of Music for Broadcasting

This post evaluates the necessity of statutory licensing of music for broadcasting under Section 31D of the Indian Copyright Act. It argues for a more transparent and accessible licensing model, highlighting the limitations of voluntary licensing and the potential benefits for authors and the public.

Digital Rights Management

Digital Rights Management systems are essential for protecting digital content in the modern era. This post provides a legal and technological analysis of DRM, focusing on Indian copyright law and international frameworks.

Weekly Entertainment Law News: TikTok in Content Ownership Controversy, Musician Sues “Baby Shark” Producers, and more

This bulletin provides an objective analysis of recent entertainment law news, focusing on copyright controversies involving TikTok, ShareChat, Spotify, and prominent artists. Key legal issues in content ownership and music licensing are discussed in a structured and factual manner.

Copyright and eCommerce Law News: Apple Sues Corellium for Copyright Infringement, YouTube Sues Copyright Troll for Extortion, US Govt Supports Led Zepplin in Infringement Case and more

This bulletin examines recent highlights in copyright infringement and eCommerce law, including court orders against piracy sites and major lawsuits by Apple and YouTube. It also discusses policy shifts, industry mergers, and government actions impacting the entertainment and eCommerce sectors.

Is it Legal to Reverse Engineer the Engineered?

This article discusses the legality of reverse engineering, focusing on fair use principles and landmark legal cases. It highlights when reverse engineering is permissible and the conditions under which the fair use defence applies.

Court Gives ‘Mission Mangal’ the Green Signal, Copyright Infringement Suits against P&G and Lady Gaga, Amazon to Acquire Stake in Future Retail, and more

The bulletin analyses recent legal news in entertainment and e-commerce, including the Bombay High Court’s clearance of ‘Mission Mangal’ and ongoing copyright disputes involving global brands. It also covers regulatory actions and strategic business moves impacting India’s intellectual property and retail sectors.

Twitch Bans Gamers for Streaming a Copyrighted Debate, Flipkart Enters the Video Streaming Market, Karigar Store-Latest Addition on the Amazon Website and more

This update highlights key legal and commercial trends in copyright, digital media, and e-commerce in India and abroad. Topics include new regulatory moves, licensing opportunities, and notable industry partnerships.

Court Limits the Scope of ‘Fair Dealing’ under Copyright law

The Delhi High Court has clarified that the fair dealing exception does not cover unauthorised use of copyrighted works in entertainment television programmes. This judgment emphasises the limits of fair use in Indian copyright law.

The Impact of Parallel Import of Copyright on Publishers in India in Light of Copyright Amendment Bill, 2010

This post evaluates the legal and practical impact of parallel import of copyright in India, focusing on the proposed changes under the Copyright Amendment Bill 2010. It critically assesses the interests of publishers, authors, and consumers within the Indian legal framework.