Copyright Vs Design Protection: Supreme Court’s Purely Artistic and Functional Utility Tests

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In a recent decision, the Supreme Court in Cryogas Equipment Private Limited v. Inox India Limited affirmed the Gujarat High Court’s decision rejecting an application...

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Hiding in Plain Sight: Is Spotify in the ‘Business of Issuing or Granting Licenses’?

This analysis examines Spotify’s licensing arrangements in India in light of Section 33 of the Copyright Act 1957. It explores whether Spotify’s business model aligns with the Act’s requirements and addresses unresolved legal questions.

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Padmini and ors.Vs.Raj Television Network Limited

This case discusses whether the assignment of negative rights to a film includes future modes such as digital cinematography under Indian copyright law. The Court held that the comprehensive assignment of negatives covered all forms of exploitation, including digital formats, upholding Raj Television Network’s rights.

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