Media and Entertainment Law

Planning the Right Privacy Policy for You and Your Visitors

A tailored privacy policy is essential for any website collecting user data, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and building user trust. This post discusses the FTC’s core components for privacy policies, highlighting the importance of clarity, enforceability, and ongoing review.

Obscenity in Web Series, Notice Against Swiggy, Copyright Infringement of PS4, Mega Man Movie and More

The latest post examines significant copyright and entertainment law updates, including court actions on web series obscenity and brand misuse. It also covers high-profile copyright infringement suits and recent industry developments in India and abroad.

DELHI HIGH COURT STAYS SALE OF BOOK ON RAMDEV, NEW TRIAL IN LED ZEPPELIN’S COPYRIGHT SUIT, PUBLISHERS BATTLE AGAINST RESEARCH GATE, CHARLIE CHAPLIN MERCHANDISING IN INDIA AND MORE

This post reviews recent copyright law news, including significant judicial orders, international copyright disputes, and new licensing initiatives. It provides an analytical perspective on Indian and global developments relevant to copyright, entertainment, and merchandising.

Are Kajal Agarwal’s Publicity Rights Subservient to Copyrights?

The Madras High Court’s judgment in Kajal Agarwal’s case raises critical questions about the interplay between publicity rights and copyright in endorsement videos. This post analyses the court’s approach and underscores the importance of securing both copyright and publicity rights permissions in such transactions.

Saamy Square Piracy, Development in Solid Oak v. Take-Two Case, Songs on Spotify, Warner Music acquire EMP and more.

This post examines major developments in copyright and entertainment law, including Saamy Square’s piracy, international litigation, and industry updates. It highlights Spotify’s direct upload initiative and Warner Music’s acquisition of EMP, alongside Indian copyright statistics.

MUMBAI UNIVERSITY’S ANTI-PLAGIARISM GUIDELINES, MUSIC MODERNISATION ACT, EROS PARTNERS WITH IQIYI, SPOTIFY TO LAUNCH IN MIDDLE EAST AND MORE

This article presents major updates in copyright and entertainment law, including new guidelines on plagiarism at Mumbai University and international legislative changes. It also examines notable industry partnerships and provides practical copyright advice for creators.

VOLUNTARY CENSORSHIP BY NETFLIX, PETITION AGAINST NON-VOLUNTARY LICENSES PROVISIONS OF COPYRIGHT LAW, IP ADDRESS INSUFFICIENT FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT, HARRY POTTER HOME FURNISHING AND MORE

This post covers recent developments in copyright law, focusing on voluntary censorship by streaming platforms, legal challenges to compulsory licenses, and court rulings on infringement. It also examines merchandising trends and industry collaborations, providing a comprehensive legal overview.

CAT Questions Dispute, Fox Copyright Infringement, Wolf Case, More Original Content for Amazon Prime and more.

The latest copyright and entertainment law update explores key cases such as the CAT questions dispute and Fox’s Empire copyright appeal, along with Amazon’s push for original content. The post also examines recent trends in Indian copyright filings and offers expert legal insights.

Defacto Copyright Societies

This note explores the existence and legality of defacto copyright societies in India, focusing on the ambiguities of Section 33 and the broader copyright licensing landscape. The author critically analyses how various businesses operate in this space and questions the legislative and practical implications of current copyright law.

LEGAL NOTICE TO SONY, COPYRIGHT IN FILM TITLES, RICK AND MORTY THEMED BAR CLOSED, LEGAL NOTICE TO DONALD TRUMP, SIMPSONS MERCHANDISE AND MORE

This post examines notable copyright and entertainment law updates including legal disputes, film title protection, and international copyright cases. It also provides insights on merchandising and copyright registration trends, with a focus on objective legal analysis.