Case Brief: YRF v Sri Sai Ganesh Productions
The Delhi High Court’s decision in YRF v Sri Sai Ganesh Productions addresses key issues around copyright infringement and originality in cinematograph films. The Court’s findings clarify the…
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Large Production House
This post examines how a prominent Bollywood production house restructured its IP portfolio and licensing processes. The initiative led to increased business returns and a more organised legal…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Entertainment Law: Plagiarism Complaint Filed Against Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon
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…
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…