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…
Copyright Infringement
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IP Books : Self Publishing in India- A Worthwhile Proposition?
Self publishing in India is expanding rapidly, but the legal and business risks for authors are significant. Despite promises of control and royalties, self publishing contracts often lack…
Thou shall not re-tweet!
Photographer Dennis Flaherty’s copyright lawsuit against Big Red Inc broadens liability to include individuals who re-tweeted his copyrighted photograph. The case raises important legal questions regarding contributory infringement…
YouTube ordered to take down copyright infringing material
The German regional court has clarified YouTube’s responsibility to remove infringing material once notified, following a dispute with GEMA. This decision highlights the obligations of online platforms regarding…
Copyright V. Privacy – Flash, Airtel, GitHub and Tejesh
This post explores the legal clash between copyright and privacy in the context of Airtel’s 3G code controversy involving Flash Networks and GitHub. It analyses both copyright and…
Fighting Pirates: Copyright Enforcement and the Privacy Barrier
This post explores the legal tension between copyright enforcement and privacy rights in online piracy cases. It provides an objective analysis of recent litigation involving ISPs and copyright…
Activision’s “Copyright strikes” spark outburst in Call of Duty gamers!
Activision's copyright strikes on Call of Duty glitch videos have triggered debate within the gaming community. This post analyses the legal complexities and responses from both Activision and…
Digital Rights Management : An Analysis
This article analyses digital rights management systems and their legal treatment in India and internationally. It considers the importance of DRM for copyright protection and examines relevant statutory…
“Blurred Lines” for American Music Industry after Copyright Controversy
The Blurred Lines lawsuit resulted in a landmark copyright infringement verdict against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams. This case has sparked debate within the American music industry about…
Pirates of Bollywood on Copyright Infringement
This excerpt from Pirates of Bollywood presents a legal debate on copyright infringement involving technology platforms and indirect liability. The counsels discuss the balance between creative freedom and…