Publicity Rights/ Celebrity Rights

Delhi High Court seeks Prof. Arul George Scaria’s Opinion on use of Music in Marriage Ceremonies

The Delhi High Court has requested Professor Arul George Scaria’s expert opinion on whether music use in marriage ceremonies is exempt under Section 52 of the Copyright Act. This decision will have important consequences for music licensing and copyright enforcement in India.

Advisory & Consultations for Artists During Lockdown

With the shift to online platforms during lockdown, artists face new intellectual property challenges and risks. BananaIP Counsels offers free legal consultation to help artists protect and monetise their creative works online. Contact us for expert advice on safeguarding your rights.

Selena Gomez files infringement lawsuit against FHL, District Court Upholds Social Media Terms of Use, NFL Quarterback Files Infringement Lawsuit Against Amazon and more

The post discusses several recent copyright infringement lawsuits, including those involving celebrities and major digital platforms. It provides a legal analysis of the court’s approach to social media terms, unauthorised use of likeness, and music piracy issues.

Lauren Conrad Sued Over Infringing Photograph, Russian Internet Firm Sues Twitch, Court Orders USD 1 Billion Penalty for Cox Communications and more

This post examines notable copyright infringement lawsuits in the entertainment sector, including actions against Lauren Conrad, Twitch, and Cox Communications. It provides an objective legal analysis of recent judicial decisions and industry responses to intellectual property disputes.

Google and Youtube Lose Copyright Infringement Battle,Liam Hemsworth Sued for Copyright Infringement,Diego Maradona Cries Foul Against Dolce and Gabbana and more

This bulletin covers recent copyright infringement battles involving major companies and celebrities, including Google, Youtube, and Liam Hemsworth. It provides an objective analysis of legal outcomes and licensing disputes, focusing on implications for entertainment law and intellectual property.

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...