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Social Media and IP: Part IV – Taking Down Infringing Content

The process of taking down IP infringing content on social media involves established DMCA procedures and platform-specific policies. Despite clear mechanisms, successful removal often requires persistent effort and consideration of fair use exceptions.

Movie making – A tale of woes.

This article examines the frequent legal issues faced by movie producers in India, including copyright, trademark, and content-related challenges. It offers practical advice for minimising legal risks and ensuring proper rights management in film production.

Hollywood Copyrights and Bollywood Copy(right!?)

The Bombay High Court’s decision on Hollywood copyright infringement by Bollywood set a new legal precedent in India. This post analyses the case, its implications for the Indian film industry, and its influence on copyright protection and industry practices.

Sholay Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. v. Parag Sanghavi & Ors.

This case analyses the Delhi High Court’s decision on copyright and trademark infringement of the film Sholay by the makers of Ram Gopal Verma Ki Aag. The judgment clarifies ownership, passing off, and moral rights issues in Indian film law.

Beyonce Copyright Suit: Queen Bey still runs the world

Beyonce successfully defended a copyright lawsuit over her song XO, where Ahmad Javon Lane alleged infringement of his song XOXO. The court found no substantial similarity or valid copyright claim, resulting in dismissal of the case.

Bajrangi Bhaijaan faces copyright infringement suit

Bajrangi Bhaijaan is facing a major copyright infringement suit in the Bombay High Court over alleged similarities with Mahim Joshi’s registered work. The legal proceedings emphasise significant concerns regarding copyright protection in Indian cinema.

Doordarshan in legal trouble

The Delhi High Court issued an interim injunction against Doordarshan for copyright and moral rights infringement in the Ghubar-e-Khatir series. The judgment underscores the importance of upholding contractual and intellectual property rights in Indian broadcasting.

No more Free Porn, Malibu Media

Malibu Media’s copyright enforcement through numerous individual lawsuits has reshaped the fight against porn piracy. Their approach leverages social stigma to encourage settlements, but it remains contentious and may not work for other content owners.

Can I Use your Photo in my Blog? – Copyright V. Fair Use

The post discusses when using a photograph in a blog may constitute copyright infringement or fall under fair use, with a focus on legal risks for Indian bloggers. It provides practical advice on Creative Commons licensing and image attribution.

John Doe Order for Masaan!

The Bombay High Court granted a John Doe order to Phantom Films to combat potential piracy of Masaan. Such orders provide critical injunctive relief for copyright holders, as seen in several prominent Indian cases.