Trouble in Mohenjo Daro Paradise!
Mohenjo Daro has become embroiled in a copyright dispute after Akashaditya Lama accused the filmmakers of copying his script. The legal battle raises significant questions about copyright protection…
Media and Entertainment Law
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Grumpy Cat gets into an IP Spat
Grumpy Cat Limited has initiated legal proceedings against Grenade Beverages for alleged breaches of trademark and copyright under a licensing agreement. The suit highlights the complexities of intellectual…
Don’t Witch around says BCCC
The BCCC has issued an advisory regulating the depiction of witchcraft, superstition, and negative portrayal of women on Indian television. These measures complement legislative efforts, but the real…
INAUGURATION OF KSLU’S JOURNAL OF SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW VOL-I
Karnataka State Law University has launched the inaugural volume of its Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law, providing a dedicated forum for scholarly dialogue in these evolving legal…
Entertainment Licensing and Patents – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at SIS
The following presentation titled ‘Entertainment Licensing and Patents’ was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the 32nd National Convention on Patinformatics (Patent Informatics) for Technological Competitive Intelligence and…
Digital License Agreement -Part II
This article examines crucial clauses in a digital license agreement for creative works in India, focusing on representations, term, termination, and intellectual property rights. It provides guidance on…
Doctrine of Merger and Copyright Law
The doctrine of merger prevents copyright protection when an idea and its expression are indistinguishable. Courts in India and abroad apply this principle to maintain the balance between…
Statutory Licensing for Broadcasting Organisations
The post analyses statutory licensing for broadcasting organisations under Indian copyright law, focusing on Section 31D’s objectives and challenges. It includes expert industry views on the regime’s practical…
Essential Clauses of a Digital License Agreement
This article examines the essential clauses of a digital license agreement, focusing on definitions, grant of rights, and consideration. It provides a structured legal analysis relevant to entertainment…
Social Media and Intellectual Property (Part VI): Select Copyright Cases
This post examines key copyright cases involving social media, illustrating how courts address infringement and fair use issues. It offers objective insights into the intersection of copyright law…