Publicity Rights/ Celebrity Rights

Arsenal Bears the Brunt of Mesut Özil’s Comments, Jason Mraz Sues Coors Lights, Taylor Swift Cancels Licensing of Her Music Catalogue, Netflix’s New Original: Spotify’s Story and more

The latest entertainment law news covers copyright disputes, music licensing issues, and significant streaming industry developments. Key topics include legal actions involving Taylor Swift, Jason Mraz, and Netflix, as well as music streaming trends in India and the US.

Dancing with Intellectual Property: A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala

Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala’s seminar discussed the essentials of intellectual property in dance, focusing on protection, ownership, and legal strategies relevant to performers. The event provided dancers with practical insights into leveraging IP for safeguarding and monetising their creative works.

The Fight for Martha Graham’s Copyrights and Trademarks in Technique, Style, Choreography, Sets, Jewellery, Costumes and Music

This post explores the Martha Graham copyright and trademark dispute, detailing the legal complexities of IP ownership in dance. It highlights how clear agreements are essential for dancers to protect and commercialise their creative works.

The Dance of Intellectual Property

The post explores the intersection of dance and intellectual property rights in India. It analyses how dancers and choreographers can protect and commercialise their creative expressions through legal mechanisms and licensing opportunities.

Upcoming IP Events – Fasttracking Patents, IP for Dancers, and IP Strategy

BananaIP's Intellepedia is organising three IP Events during the next two weeks. While two of them are being held at BananaIP's office, the IP Seminar...

Amitabh Bachchan’s Film Accused of Copyright Infringement, IPRS files FIR Against YRF, Madhubala’s Biopic by Imtiaz Ali Put on Hold and more

This entertainment law bulletin reviews major copyright infringement cases, including disputes involving Amitabh Bachchan’s film, IPRS versus YRF, and Madhubala’s biopic. It also covers international cases such as the Nirvana logo lawsuit and Jay Z’s recent settlement.

Netflix Wins Suit Against Pablo Escobar’s Girlfriend, New Hollywood Film to Digitally Recreate Late Actor James Dean, Ariana Grande’s $10 Million Suit Put on Hold and more

This bulletin analyses recent entertainment law developments, including Netflix’s copyright case, James Dean’s digital recreation, and Ariana Grande’s lawsuit. It also covers ISP liability, illegal streaming convictions, and major copyright disputes in the entertainment industry.

Privacy Fears Around Google Sharing Data with Hospitals,Microsoft to Honour California’s Data Privacy Law and more

The bulletin discusses Google’s data sharing partnership with Ascension and resulting privacy concerns, Microsoft’s nationwide adoption of California’s data privacy law, and notable legal actions involving trade secrets and celebrity endorsements. The analysis adopts a structured, factual legal approach.

Premier League weary of Illegal Streaming of Football Matches, Netflix Continues Battle Against Fox, Johnny Depp Wins Malpractice Suit and more

The bulletin reviews key legal developments affecting the entertainment industry, including illegal streaming of football matches, copyright infringement cases, and Bollywood film piracy. It delivers clear, factual analysis of ongoing lawsuits and intellectual property matters in both international and national contexts.

Marvel Sued for X-Men Theme Song, Warner Gets Trump Tweet Removed, Jennifer Lopez Sued for Infringing Photograph and more

This bulletin covers key copyright infringement developments, including lawsuits against Marvel, Jennifer Lopez, and digital platforms. It also examines regulatory efforts in India and recent entertainment law trends. The analysis is structured and objective, reflecting current legal perspectives.