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.
Read more about No Unauthorised Use of TOI and ET Content, Gigi Hadid Sued, Vice Partners with Hulu, and moreCategory: Social Media Law
ShareChat Bans 50,000 Profiles, ‘Rifleman’ Rights Tussle, Reddit Shuts Down SoccerSteams, and more.
This post analyses key copyright and legal news, including ShareChat’s large-scale account ban, a Bollywood rights dispute, and international cases of copyright infringement. Recent trends in copyright registration and major media industry moves are also discussed.
Read more about ShareChat Bans 50,000 Profiles, ‘Rifleman’ Rights Tussle, Reddit Shuts Down SoccerSteams, and more.Data Protection in India- Part II
This post evaluates the territorial and personal scope of data protection law in India, addressing jurisdictional issues, extraterritorial application, and compliance challenges. The analysis provides structured responses to key legislative questions, focusing on clarity and factual accuracy.
Read more about Data Protection in India- Part IIIndia lacks IP Expertise, Game of Thrones leaks, New South Wales government sued for royalties and more weekly copyright and entertainment news
This weekly update examines Indian copyright statistics, IP expertise concerns, and major entertainment law events, including international lawsuits and high-profile leaks. It also provides actionable guidance on promoting IP awareness and combating piracy, reflecting an objective, fact-based legal perspective.
Read more about India lacks IP Expertise, Game of Thrones leaks, New South Wales government sued for royalties and more weekly copyright and entertainment newsSocial Media and IP : Part XI – Best Practices for Businesses
This article outlines key best practices for Indian businesses to manage intellectual property and legal risks on social media. It covers policy development, compliance, and strategies for brand and content protection. The guidance aims to help businesses maximise social media benefits while mitigating legal exposure.
Read more about Social Media and IP : Part XI – Best Practices for BusinessesSocial Media and IP (Part X): Trade Secret Cases
This post discusses landmark cases addressing trade secret misappropriation through social media. It provides legal analysis on the protection of business contact databases and confidentiality obligations in the digital era.
Read more about Social Media and IP (Part X): Trade Secret CasesSocial Media and Intel (Part IX): Select Publicity Rights Cases
This post examines two select cases on publicity rights and their intersection with social media. It discusses the legal outcomes and broader implications for celebrity rights and brand promotions online.
Read more about Social Media and Intel (Part IX): Select Publicity Rights CasesSocial Media and IP (Part VIII): Select Patent Cases
This post discusses key patent litigations involving Facebook, Yahoo, and Rembrandt in the social media domain. It provides an objective analysis of legal claims, settlements, and judicial decisions relevant to intellectual property in this sector.
Read more about Social Media and IP (Part VIII): Select Patent CasesSocial Media, IP and Business- A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala
This presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala as a part of a seminar on intellectual property, social media and business. The seminar was attended...
Read more about Social Media, IP and Business- A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan KankanalaSocial Media and IP : Part VII – Trade Mark Cases
The post reviews landmark cases where social media and trademark law intersect, including disputes involving Pinterest, AvePoint, and Ferrari. It provides an objective analysis of court findings on infringement, fair use, and legal outcomes.
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