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Court halts release of film exploiting Karan Johar’s celebrity status

The Bombay High Court halted the release of a film using Karan Johar’s name, citing unauthorised exploitation of his celebrity status. The court recognised his personality rights and restrained the defendants from using his name or attributes in the film.

Weekly Trademark Updates

This week’s trademark updates highlight major legal decisions, new GI tag grants in Uttar Pradesh, and a case involving the protection of Amitabh Bachchan’s personality rights. The updates provide insights into recent trends and enforcement of intellectual property law in India.

Selena Gomez files infringement lawsuit against FHL, District Court Upholds Social Media Terms of Use, NFL Quarterback Files Infringement Lawsuit Against Amazon and more

The post discusses several recent copyright infringement lawsuits, including those involving celebrities and major digital platforms. It provides a legal analysis of the court’s approach to social media terms, unauthorised use of likeness, and music piracy issues.

Netflix Wins Suit Against Pablo Escobar’s Girlfriend, New Hollywood Film to Digitally Recreate Late Actor James Dean, Ariana Grande’s $10 Million Suit Put on Hold and more

This bulletin analyses recent entertainment law developments, including Netflix’s copyright case, James Dean’s digital recreation, and Ariana Grande’s lawsuit. It also covers ISP liability, illegal streaming convictions, and major copyright disputes in the entertainment industry.

Personality Rights in India – Part II

This post examines personality rights in India, particularly the protection of publicity rights and relevant legal provisions. It highlights key judicial decisions and discusses the exceptions for legitimate public interest and freedom of expression.

Personality Rights in India – Part I

This post explores personality rights in India, focusing on the right to publicity and its legal development. It discusses how these rights are recognized through privacy and case law, with special emphasis on celebrities.

Protecting Celebrity Rights Through Trademark & Copyright Laws

This article examines how trademark and copyright laws protect celebrity rights in the USA, UK, and India. It discusses the legal scope of personality, privacy, and publicity rights, highlighting the need for robust legislative measures in India.

India and Right of Publicity

The right of publicity in India allows individuals to control the commercial use of their identity, drawing a line between property and privacy rights. Indian law on this subject is still developing, requiring a broader approach for greater commercial value.

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.