Media and Entertainment Law

History of Copyright Law in India

This article examines the historical trajectory of copyright law in India, from its colonial origins to modern statutes. It analyses key legislative milestones and the impact of international agreements on Indian copyright regulation.

ShareChat Bans 50,000 Profiles, ‘Rifleman’ Rights Tussle, Reddit Shuts Down SoccerSteams, and more.

This post analyses key copyright and legal news, including ShareChat’s large-scale account ban, a Bollywood rights dispute, and international cases of copyright infringement. Recent trends in copyright registration and major media industry moves are also discussed.

Protect Your Website from Copyright Liability

This article examines copyright liability risks faced by website owners in India and outlines actionable steps for compliance. It covers permissions, moral rights, and fair dealing exceptions, offering clear guidance for safeguarding website content.

Boney Kapoor’s Notice to ‘Sridevi Bungalow’, ‘Uri’ Makers Prevent Piracy, Netflix Sued, and more

This post examines major copyright disputes and legal measures in India and globally, including Bollywood, streaming platforms, and digital licensing. It offers structured insights into infringement cases, anti-piracy initiatives, and recent copyright statistics with a clear, legal-academic approach.

Copyright for Old Songs, Cases Against Accidental Prime Minister, Court Dismisses Raymond MD’s Plea, Works from 1923 in Public Domain and More

This post examines recent copyright cases in India, including issues involving old songs, film controversies, and new public domain works. It also reviews copyright registration trends and significant international copyright and licensing updates.

Draft Intermediary Rules, Japan Extends Copyright Protection, Ubon Collaborates with YoYo Honey Singh and more

This blog discusses the latest updates in copyright law, including new intermediary rules in India, Japan’s copyright extension, and noteworthy infringement cases. It also covers music and merchandising trends, maintaining a factual and analytical perspective.

Changes in Thackeray Biopic, Infringement at New Year’s Events, case against Jennifer Lopez, Mattel Loses Rights to DC Toys and More

This article examines recent legal cases and regulatory changes in copyright law, including film censorship, public performance licensing, and merchandising rights. It highlights key disputes such as the Thackeray biopic and international lawsuits involving music and toys, providing objective analysis of their implications.

Ilaiyaraaja’s Royalty Claim, copyright infringement by T-Pain, Motorola Adds Copyright Infringement, Viacom 18 new series with Gates Foundation and more

This post reviews major copyright law news, including Ilaiyaraaja’s royalty claims and court actions involving Motorola and T-Pain. It also highlights Viacom18’s collaboration with the Gates Foundation on a new series and provides important updates on Indian copyright filings.

Sony in Copyright battle, Spotify in Court for Copyright infringement, Promotions for ZERO and More

This post examines notable copyright infringement cases involving Sony and Spotify, innovative promotional strategies for the film ZERO, and recent trends in global entertainment law. It also presents data on copyright registrations in India and analyses the impact of streaming services and licensing partnerships.

Fan’s Facebook Page is Back, PIL Filed Against Kedarnath, Fox News Wins Copyright Suit, Tatasky New Partner and More

The post covers key copyright and entertainment law developments, including litigation, PILs, and international copyright news. It also provides updates on industry partnerships and legal trends in copyright registration.