This post examines major copyright disputes and legal measures in India and globally, including Bollywood, streaming platforms, and digital licensing. It offers structured insights into infringement cases, anti-piracy initiatives, and recent copyright statistics with a clear, legal-academic approach.
Read more about Boney Kapoor’s Notice to ‘Sridevi Bungalow’, ‘Uri’ Makers Prevent Piracy, Netflix Sued, and moreCategory: Publicity Rights/ Celebrity Rights
Publication of Bare Acts Not Infringement, Cinematograph Act Amendments, No Copyright For Taste, and More
This post examines recent copyright law updates in India, including positions on bare acts publication and Cinematograph Act reforms. It also covers global copyright decisions and major legal cases in the entertainment industry, providing clear and objective legal analysis.
Read more about Publication of Bare Acts Not Infringement, Cinematograph Act Amendments, No Copyright For Taste, and MoreAre Kajal Agarwal’s Publicity Rights Subservient to Copyrights?
The Madras High Court’s judgment in Kajal Agarwal’s case raises critical questions about the interplay between publicity rights and copyright in endorsement videos. This post analyses the court’s approach and underscores the importance of securing both copyright and publicity rights permissions in such transactions.
Read more about Are Kajal Agarwal’s Publicity Rights Subservient to Copyrights?Hrithik, Beyonce, Infringement, Bombay High Court
This update explores recent copyright infringement cases before the Bombay High Court, shifts in entertainment licensing, and disputes around celebrity publicity rights. It analyses legal developments in digital media and government policies affecting the entertainment sector.
Read more about Hrithik, Beyonce, Infringement, Bombay High CourtSocial Media and Intellectual Property (Part VI): Select Copyright Cases
This post examines key copyright cases involving social media, illustrating how courts address infringement and fair use issues. It offers objective insights into the intersection of copyright law and online content sharing.
Read more about Social Media and Intellectual Property (Part VI): Select Copyright CasesEven death won’t do us apart
This article explores the legal controversies over Marilyn Monroe’s publicity rights and trademarks, focusing on estate litigation and merchandising disputes. It provides a clear analysis of the key court decisions and the ongoing struggle to balance estate control with public domain interests.
Read more about Even death won’t do us apartVoices and Celebrity Rights – Furlenco, Amitabh, Arvind, and Arnab
The article explores whether Furlenco’s use of celebrity-like voices in advertisements infringes publicity rights under Indian law. It analyses legal exemptions and the complexities in determining fair use or parody in commercial advertising contexts.
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