Publicity Rights/ Celebrity Rights

EC Issues Notices to TV Channels, Stalls Modi Biopic; Twitter Removes Trump Tweet; GoT Final Season Merchandise, and more

This post presents a legal analysis of major copyright and entertainment law news in India and internationally. It covers EC actions, copyright infringement disputes, and significant licensing and merchandising developments. The content is structured to provide clarity on recent legal trends impacting the entertainment sector.

T-Series Gets Infringement Notice, ‘#MeToo’ Filmmaker Challenges CBFC, GTA V Infringer Settles, and more

This update examines key developments in copyright and entertainment law, including a notice to T-Series and a CBFC challenge. It also reviews global copyright disputes, licensing partnerships, and practical legal tips affecting the industry.

Patanjali Forces Removal of Defamatory Videos, Registration Needed for Infringement Suit, Netflix sued for FYRE, and more

The post provides a detailed analysis of current copyright and intellectual property developments, including court decisions on infringement and registration. It covers cases involving Patanjali, Netflix, and major licensing deals, supported by recent statistical trends.

E-Commerce Policy, Rush for Patriotic Movie Titles, Spotify in India, and more.

The post examines India’s draft e-commerce policy, Bollywood’s quick move to register patriotic film titles, and legal issues surrounding Spotify’s launch in India. It also details updates on copyright filings, entertainment law, and industry news.

Publicity Rights in India (Part II)

This article explores the legal framework of publicity rights in India with a focus on digital media and computer games. It analyses hypothetical scenarios to distinguish between free speech and commercial exploitation of celebrity personas.

Publicity Rights in India (Part I)

This post provides an analytical overview of publicity rights in India, focusing on celebrity protection from unauthorized commercial use. It discusses legal boundaries, enforcement mechanisms, and key judicial decisions.

Gully Boy Leaked, FFI Wants Piracy Court, Kanye West Sued, REM Gets Trump Tweet Removed, and more

This post examines recent copyright and entertainment law developments, including film piracy, major lawsuits, and licensing deals. It presents legal updates objectively, providing structured analysis and practical insights for readers.

Cinematograph Act Amendment, Facebook to Make Political Ads Transparent, No Removal of Explicit Streaming Content, EU Agrees on Copyrights, Fiji Counter-sues, and more

A comprehensive review of the Cinematograph Act Amendment, Facebook’s political ad regulations, and evolving copyright rules in the EU. The article discusses recent litigation, licensing developments, and copyright trends in India with an objective legal perspective.

Facebook to Share Chats with Police, Artist Sues Ariana Grande, ‘Fiji Water Girl’ Suit, and more

This post reviews key copyright and entertainment law developments, focusing on legal disputes, policy updates, and industry news in India and globally. Detailed analysis covers Facebook’s cooperation with law enforcement, major copyright lawsuits, and digital media business trends.

No Unauthorised Use of TOI and ET Content, Gigi Hadid Sued, Vice Partners with Hulu, and more

This post examines recent copyright infringement cases involving Indian and international entities, including Times of India, Gigi Hadid, and Vice Media. It offers legal insights on unauthorised content use and highlights new content licensing trends.