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It is Fair and Enabling – Data Mining from JNU Depot

The post analyses if data mining from the JNU Depot is covered by fair use or educational exemptions under Indian copyright law. It argues that enabling technologies extracting non-copyrightable facts for research serve the public good and meet fair dealing requirements.

Weekly Entertainment Law News: TikTok in Content Ownership Controversy, Musician Sues “Baby Shark” Producers, and more

This bulletin provides an objective analysis of recent entertainment law news, focusing on copyright controversies involving TikTok, ShareChat, Spotify, and prominent artists. Key legal issues in content ownership and music licensing are discussed in a structured and factual manner.

IP, Privacy and Antitrust This Week: Publishers Sue Audible, Google Ends Mobile Network Insights, Qualcomm to Keep “No License, No Chip” Policy, and more

This week’s news examines publisher lawsuits against Audible, regulatory actions involving Google, Intel, and Qualcomm, and evolving privacy concerns with Facebook and TikTok. The bulletin offers a structured review of current IP, privacy, and antitrust developments.

Copyright and eCommerce Law News: Apple Sues Corellium for Copyright Infringement, YouTube Sues Copyright Troll for Extortion, US Govt Supports Led Zepplin in Infringement Case and more

This bulletin examines recent highlights in copyright infringement and eCommerce law, including court orders against piracy sites and major lawsuits by Apple and YouTube. It also discusses policy shifts, industry mergers, and government actions impacting the entertainment and eCommerce sectors.

Court Gives ‘Mission Mangal’ the Green Signal, Copyright Infringement Suits against P&G and Lady Gaga, Amazon to Acquire Stake in Future Retail, and more

The bulletin analyses recent legal news in entertainment and e-commerce, including the Bombay High Court’s clearance of ‘Mission Mangal’ and ongoing copyright disputes involving global brands. It also covers regulatory actions and strategic business moves impacting India’s intellectual property and retail sectors.

Court Limits the Scope of ‘Fair Dealing’ under Copyright law

The Delhi High Court has clarified that the fair dealing exception does not cover unauthorised use of copyrighted works in entertainment television programmes. This judgment emphasises the limits of fair use in Indian copyright law.

Netflix Finances Mumbai Based Digital Studio, Katy Perry Loses Copyright Battle, ByteDance to Launch its Search Engine in China and more

The post reviews July 2019 copyright trends, major copyright disputes involving Indian and international artists, and strategic moves by Netflix and ByteDance. It also covers government efforts to promote rural products through e-commerce in India.

Ideas, Concepts, Scripts & Stories – Protecting Ideas in the Entertainment Industry Part III

This post examines the Zee Telefilms vs Sundial Communications case, highlighting how Indian courts address breach of confidentiality claims in the entertainment sector. It discusses the legal standards applied and the outcome for the parties involved.

Fair Use vs. Copyright Infringement

This post analyses key legal cases that shaped the debate on fair use versus copyright infringement, focusing on transformative use in art. It highlights how courts have interpreted these defences within the framework of copyright law.

Clips of Copyrighted Material Constitute FAIR USE!

This post analyses a US court ruling on whether TV clips and transcript snippets in searchable databases constitute fair use under copyright law. It objectively examines the legal reasoning and implications for media monitoring services.