In Bharat Law House vs. Wadhwa, the Supreme Court examined whether enlarging a law book by an assignee amounts to copyright infringement. The Court held that such enlargement was within the assigned rights and vacated the injunction against the defendants.
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Akshay Kumar’s Upcoming Film in Trouble, Australia’s Copyright Amendment Bill 2018, 2.0 Filter on Facebook, Spotify to Launch in India, Shutterstock Team-up with Greenlight and More
This update reviews recent copyright and entertainment law news in India and abroad, including legal challenges to Akshay Kumar’s films and the Australia Copyright Amendment Bill. Key developments in licensing, streaming, and copyright society registration are also analysed.
Read more about Akshay Kumar’s Upcoming Film in Trouble, Australia’s Copyright Amendment Bill 2018, 2.0 Filter on Facebook, Spotify to Launch in India, Shutterstock Team-up with Greenlight and MoreWho’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.
Read more about Who’s Intellect? Who’s Property?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.
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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.
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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.
Read more about Copyright Statistics, BCCI, Facebook, PokerNews and More.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.
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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.
Read more about Circumventing Around Anti-circumvention LawSarkar 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.
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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.
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