Publicity Rights/ Celebrity Rights

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.

Boney Kapoor’s Notice to ‘Sridevi Bungalow’, ‘Uri’ Makers Prevent Piracy, Netflix Sued, and more

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.

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.

Are 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.