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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.

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

The Anil Gupta v. Kunal Dasgupta case sets a precedent on idea protection and breach of confidence in Indian entertainment law. It clarifies that detailed concepts, rather than mere ideas, may receive copyright protection and legal remedies when misused.

Harmonious Construction Can Ignore the Term Clause

This post discusses a Delhi High Court case on copyright infringement involving film music rights and the principle of harmonious construction in contract law. The Court’s decision highlights the importance of interpreting agreements in their entirety when resolving intellectual property disputes.

Gawker Media Sued By Dr. Phil; U.S. ‘Six-Strikes’ Policy Company loses its Status; and more

This post reviews key copyright infringement disputes, including Dr. Phil’s case against Gawker Media and the status change of the Six-Strikes policy company. It further examines the International Trade Commission’s ruling in favour of Twin-Star International.

Bombay High Court Rules that CBFC has no ‘Intellectual Morality’,US Copyright Office forms a Mechanical Rights Society,Rapper Sues Insurance Company over Copyright Infringement Lawsuit, and more

The bulletin presents key legal updates on copyright infringement, entertainment law, and e-commerce regulation in India and internationally. It covers significant court rulings, new copyright societies, and policy changes, offering structured and factual analysis for legal professionals and stakeholders.