Indian Copyright Statistics-April and May 2022
The Indian copyright application statistics for April and May 2022 show a modest rise, with literary and dramatic works leading the filings. This analysis is part of BananaIP…
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CASE BRIEF : Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. vs Amazonbuys.in & Ors.
The Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte ad interim injunction to Amazon Seller Services, recognising trademark and copyright infringement by the defendants. This decision highlights judicial vigilance in…
Latest Copyright Cases in 2022 – Part 2
This post summarises key copyright cases from Indian courts in 2022, highlighting legal reasoning and outcomes. The analysis covers copyright rectification, online content disputes, and procedural issues in…
Business of Issuing Copyright Licenses can be carried out by Copyright Societies “only”
The Madras High Court ruled that the business of issuing copyright licenses in India can be carried out only by copyright societies, as per Section 33 of the…
Indian Copyright Statistics-October and November 2021
The bulletin analyses Indian copyright application filings for October and November 2021, noting a 12 percent decline in November. Literary and dramatic works comprised the majority of applications.…
Indian Copyright Statistics-July and August 2021
This post provides an objective analysis of Indian copyright application statistics for July and August 2021. It highlights key trends and data compiled by BananaIP Counsels, focusing on…
CB-CID directed to register Copyright Infringement Lawsuit, Cox Communication ordered to pay compensation of USD 1 Billion and more.
The post examines recent copyright infringement cases, including CB-CID's registration of a complaint in India and Cox Communication's USD 1 Billion penalty in the US. It also discusses…
Suggestions on the Amendment of the Copyright Act, 1957- Part III
This article examines proposed amendments to the Copyright Act, 1957, with emphasis on accessible formats for disabled persons, statutory licensing, and collective management. The suggestions aim to align…
Suggestions on the Amendment of the Copyright Act, 1957- Part I
This article outlines BananaIP Counsels’ key suggestions to amend the Copyright Act, 1957, especially in light of digitalisation and changing business models. It highlights proposed legal changes to…
Affidavit Filed to Dismiss Chhapaak Lawsuit, YouTube’s Takedown System Criticised, Miley Cyrus Reportedly Settles Copyright Lawsuit, AI Generated Article Granted Copyright and more
This post reviews key copyright infringement cases including Chhapaak, YouTube’s takedown issues, and the Miley Cyrus settlement. It examines legal arguments and recent global developments in copyright law.