345 articles
Kapil Sharma’s film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon is facing a plagiarism dispute for alleged similarities to the Kannada film Nimbe Huli. This case highlights recurring legal and originality…
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is pursuing legal action against the film Phantom, alleging misrepresentation and violations of neutrality principles. The dispute includes claims of defamation, trademark, and copyright…
The German regional court has clarified YouTube’s responsibility to remove infringing material once notified, following a dispute with GEMA. This decision highlights the obligations of online platforms regarding…
This case discusses whether the assignment of negative rights to a film includes future modes such as digital cinematography under Indian copyright law. The Court held that the…
This article provides an analytical overview of the copyright dispute surrounding Happy Birthday to You, detailing its legal history and recent litigation. The case raises important questions about…
The US Trade Representative's review has raised concerns about India's intellectual property enforcement standards. Indian officials contest the review's legitimacy and stress that their IP laws prioritise public…
This presentation by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala covers the principal types of intellectual property and the key concepts of IP assignment and licensing. It examines important contractual clauses —…
Nova Southeastern University’s Nova Law Review Symposium “New Media and Old Metaphors”, held on 12/02/2015 in Miami, USA, featured Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala as a speaker. Dr. Kalyan…
This compilation reviews major topics in Indian copyright and entertainment law, including recent legal developments, licensing, and personality rights. The series delivers clear, structured analysis for readers seeking…
This article summarises notable copyright law developments and cases from 2014, both in India and internationally. It objectively analyses legislative changes, key court decisions, and major copyright disputes…