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Openload and Streamango Shut Down Due to Piracy, UK High Court Holds TuneIn Liable for Unauthorised Rebroadcasting, Biopic on Late Politician Jayalalitha Receives Court Notice, and more

Spinal Tap Creators and Vivendi Settle Legal Dispute; Openload and Streamango Shut Down Due to Piracy; UK High Court Holds TuneIn Liable for Unauthorised Rebroadcasting;...

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Nature of the company: Large Production House Why they approached us: The IP portfolio of the company was not well organized. Legal support lacked...

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.

US STAMP CASE, YOUTUBE’S NEW COPYRIGHT TOOL, WIPO TREATIES WELCOMED BY BOLLYWOOD AND MORE

This update covers India’s adoption of WIPO treaties, a major US copyright infringement case, and YouTube’s new copyright tool. Key industry reactions and legal insights are presented with a focus on recent statistical trends in copyright filings.

Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan’s licensing deals, Lipstick and Harry Ashok Kumar Orders, Kajal Agarwal’s publicity rights, Akshay Kumar Toilet….Relief, Copyright and Bihar and more

This post examines significant copyright and entertainment law updates in India, including Bollywood licensing deals and major legal rulings. It offers an analytical perspective on recent court decisions and industry practices concerning publicity rights and copyright protection.

Akshay Kumar’s Toilet EK Prem Katha in copyright trouble, Game of Thrones: 90 Million infringement, Copyright Board by year end, Netflix’s copyright infringement and more.

This post examines recent copyright infringement cases involving Bollywood, Netflix, and Game of Thrones. It also highlights regulatory updates and strategic considerations in entertainment law, offering objective insights from industry experts.

INDIAN TRADEMARK LAW ON PROTECTION OF MOVIE TITLE – Part 1

The post examines how Indian trademark law protects movie titles, focusing on the registration process and the concept of secondary meaning. It outlines the legal distinctions between series and single film titles and the importance of acquiring exclusive rights through registration.

Hollywood Copyrights and Bollywood Copy(right!?)

The Bombay High Court’s decision on Hollywood copyright infringement by Bollywood set a new legal precedent in India. This post analyses the case, its implications for the Indian film industry, and its influence on copyright protection and industry practices.

Entertainment Law: The joke isn’t funny anymore

Kapil Sharma’s film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon is facing a plagiarism dispute for alleged similarities to the Kannada film Nimbe Huli. This case highlights recurring legal and originality issues in Indian cinema, reflecting broader industry trends.

Pirates of Bollywood on Copyright Infringement

This excerpt from Pirates of Bollywood presents a legal debate on copyright infringement involving technology platforms and indirect liability. The counsels discuss the balance between creative freedom and protecting creators’ rights in India.