Media and Entertainment Law

Who’s Intellect? Who’s Property?

This article explores the evolution and application of copyright law in India, focusing on the balance between author and publisher interests. It examines fair use, statutory exemptions, and enforcement challenges, highlighting the need for stronger author protections in the Indian publishing landscape.

Public Domain in Copyright Regime: Facilitating Right to Know

This article explores the conflict and reconciliation between copyright protection and the right to know in India. It highlights the importance of fair use, legal exemptions, and judicial perspectives in ensuring access to knowledge while safeguarding creative rights.

Copyright Limitations on Media Freedom

This post explores how copyright law both protects and limits media freedom, with emphasis on Indian and comparative legal perspectives. It analyses fair use, public interest, and key judicial decisions, highlighting the ongoing need for a balanced approach to copyright in the media sector.

Copyright Statistics, BCCI, Facebook, PokerNews and More.

The post analyses recent trends in Indian copyright registrations and reviews significant infringement cases involving BCCI, Facebook, and T-Series. It also discusses international copyright disputes and notable licensing deals, providing a factual legal perspective.

Publication of Bare Acts Not Infringement, Cinematograph Act Amendments, No Copyright For Taste, and More

This post examines recent copyright law updates in India, including positions on bare acts publication and Cinematograph Act reforms. It also covers global copyright decisions and major legal cases in the entertainment industry, providing clear and objective legal analysis.

Circumventing Around Anti-circumvention Law

This post analyses the anti-circumvention law proposed in India under Section 65A of the Copyright Amendment Bill 2010. It discusses ambiguities, exceptions, and challenges in enforcing technological protection measures, questioning the law’s effectiveness for copyright owners.

Sarkar in Copyright Trouble, ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ Leaked, China Bans Many Karaoke Songs, Harry Potter Themed Event, Google Partners with Sephora and more

This update examines key copyright infringement news, including the Sarkar legal dispute and the Thugs of Hindostan film leak. It also covers international copyright actions, merchandising updates, and new technology partnerships, offering a structured overview of recent entertainment law developments.

Waiving Moral Rights Can Be Moral

This analysis explores whether moral rights can be waived under different legal systems, with a focus on Indian copyright law. The issue remains unsettled by legislation and case law, making contractual terms and author status pivotal.

Value of Intellectual Property for Music Bands

This post explores the legal value of intellectual property for music bands in India, with an emphasis on trademark and copyright protection. It outlines essential registration procedures and the importance of enforcing rights to maximise revenue and avoid infringement.

TRAI Act Prevails over Copyright, Netflix sued for copyright infringement, ToH deal with Google and more.

The Supreme Court has clarified that the TRAI Act takes precedence over copyright law in matters of public interest, impacting TV channel pricing. The post also covers ongoing copyright disputes, updates in sports broadcasting rights, and innovative licensing deals in the entertainment sector.