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…
Celebrity rights
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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…
D.M. Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. v. Baby Gift House and Ors.
The Delhi High Court’s decision in D.M. Entertainment v. Baby Gift House clarified the contours of the right of publicity in India. The case involved unauthorized commercial use…
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…
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…
Data protection in India-Part I
This post reviews the Srikrishna Committee's White Paper on data protection in India, outlining its structure and key legal issues. It sets the stage for further analysis focusing…
Beyoncé shows Feyoncé how to ‘Put a ring on it’
Beyoncé has initiated legal action against Feyoncé Inc for selling merchandise that allegedly infringes on her trademark. The dispute highlights key issues concerning celebrity brand protection and intellectual…
Social 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…
Social Media and Intellectual Property (IP): Part V – Publicity Rights and Celebrity Rights
This post explores publicity rights and celebrity rights in the context of social media in India. It highlights prevalent legal risks, notable cases, and provides businesses with clear…
Voices and Celebrity Rights – Furlenco, Amitabh, Arvind, and Arnab
The article explores whether Furlenco’s use of celebrity-like voices in advertisements infringes publicity rights under Indian law. It analyses legal exemptions and the complexities in determining fair use…