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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 of Daler Mehndi’s persona, resulting in findings of infringement, false endorsement, and passing off.

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 law enforcement, major copyright lawsuits, and digital media business trends.

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 approach and underscores the importance of securing both copyright and publicity rights permissions in such transactions.

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 on privacy, intellectual property, and related rights.

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 property rights within the entertainment industry.

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 promotions online.

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 strategies to manage compliance and avoid infringement.

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 or parody in commercial advertising contexts.