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First Owner of Copyright in Film Music: Delhi HC in Saregama v Ilaiyaraja

Film reel and musical notes illustrating film music rights.

Section 17(b) and 17(c) of the Copyright Act, 1957 was applied by the Delhi High Court to treat the producer as the first owner of copyright in film works, absent an agreement to the contrary. Interim restraint was granted against unauthorised licensing of the works.

Shatrughan Sinha and the Legal Fight Against Digital Impersonation

The Shatrughan Sinha digital impersonation ruling confirms that personality rights are enforceable against AI-driven misuse and commercial exploitation in the digital age.

Same Hair, Same Care, Same Jasmine: Too Familiar for Trade Mark and Copyright Comfort

In the case of Marico Limited vs Minolta Natural Care, the court examined whether the defendants’ Jasmine and Hair Protection hair oil products unlawfully copied the distinctive trade dress, logos, and packaging of the plaintiff’s well known Jasmine and Hair and Care hair oil products sold under the Parachute house mark, and granted interim relief to the plaintiff.

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

Digital rendering of a mechanical gear system on a screen, with overlay text: 'Copyright Vs Design Protection: Supreme Court’s Purely Artistic and Functional Utility Tests'

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...

Renounced Riches, Not Rights! Court upholds Sanyasi’s copyrights

The Delhi High Court held that a sanyasi can own and assign copyright in India, as seen in the case of Srila Prabhupada and the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust. The judgment clarifies that copyright is not automatically relinquished by renunciation, ensuring statutory protection for assigned works.

CASE BRIEF : Phonographic Performance Ltd. vs. Union of India & Ors.

This case brief discusses the Delhi High Court’s analysis of the procedural aspects involved in the re-registration of copyright societies. The judgment underscores the significance of natural justice and fair hearing in decisions affecting intellectual property rights.

This article offers an analytical review of notable Indian copyright judgments from 2020, focusing on disputes over ownership, infringement, and the interpretation of copyright law. The summaries provide objective insights into the reasoning and decisions of the Indian High Courts.

Indian Copyright Amendments 2020/21- Proposals of the Working Group on IP and Public Interest

A group of respected IP teachers has proposed amendments to the Copyright Act, 1957 to address digital and access challenges. Their recommendations focus on updating exceptions for fair dealing, education, disability, and digital dissemination. The proposals aim to advance creativity and public interest in the Indian copyright regime.

A structured overview of significant Indian copyright and entertainment law cases from 2019, with analysis of court judgments and regulatory developments. This post highlights legal trends and provides insights into copyright enforcement and intermediary obligations in India.

Licensing Copyrights in India

This post examines the legal framework governing copyright licensing in India, highlighting the distinctions between assignments and licenses. It outlines key license types issued by the Copyright Board, as provided under the Copyright Act, 1957.

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