Publicity Rights/ Celebrity Rights

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.

Meghan Markle Sues Newspaper, Google Refuses to Pay French Publishers, Tech Giants to Face Another Antitrust Inquiry and more

This bulletin presents an analytical overview of recent developments in antitrust, copyright, privacy, and technology law. It covers legal actions involving high-profile individuals and tech giants, focusing on regulatory trends and factual legal issues affecting global and Indian stakeholders.

Dream Girl Loses Iconic Song, Four Jays Calls Apple “Modern Tape Pirate”, and more

This bulletin examines key entertainment law cases, including the Dream Girl copyright dispute, music piracy litigation against Apple, and ongoing film piracy in India. The analysis presents factual legal updates and highlights challenges in copyright enforcement.

Saaho Plagiarism, Forever21 Sued for Ariana Grande Look-alike, BBC Pays for Privacy Violations, and more

This bulletin provides detailed entertainment law updates, including Saaho plagiarism allegations and international copyright disputes. It offers expert analysis on recent legal developments impacting the entertainment industry.