Fearless Girl v. Charging Bull
This post explores moral rights under Indian copyright law using the Fearless Girl and Charging Bull dispute as a case study. It analyses legal provisions, relevant judgments, and…
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DU copyright case – latest development, Pirate Bay, Creative Commons, Batman, Pink Panther and more
This post covers the latest DU copyright case update, international copyright law news, and major entertainment licensing developments in India. It also examines recent government regulations affecting broadcasting…
Royalty Rights in Sound Recordings, Lyrics & Musical Works – Part 1
This article examines the complex structure of royalty rights in sound recordings, lyrics, and musical works under Indian law. It discusses copyright ownership, licensing, and the roles of…
Landmark Copyright-related Events in the year 2016- Part I
This post examines key copyright law events in India during 2016, focusing on judicial restrictions on copyright societies and the influential DU photocopy case. It provides an analytical…
Indian Performing Right Society v. Aditya Pandey & Ors.
This post analyses the Supreme Court’s decision in Indian Performing Right Society v. Aditya Pandey, clarifying royalty payments for sound recordings. The judgment affirms that broadcasters need only…
Udta Punjab and Online Piracy of Bollywood Movies
Udta Punjab faced both censorship disputes and an online piracy crisis before its release. The article examines legal remedies, including John Doe orders, and the broader impact of…
Exceptions for Access to the Blind
The Indian Copyright Act provides specific exceptions for making works accessible to the blind and disabled, including fair dealing and compulsory licensing provisions. These enable permitted adaptations and…
Doctrine of Merger and Copyright Law
The doctrine of merger prevents copyright protection when an idea and its expression are indistinguishable. Courts in India and abroad apply this principle to maintain the balance between…
Technological Protection Measures
Sections 65A and 65B of the Copyright Act, 1957 introduce technological protection measures and rights management safeguards in Indian law. These provisions aim to combat digital copyright infringement…
Essential Agreements for every Movie Producer
This post discusses the crucial agreements every Indian movie producer must execute to secure intellectual property rights and ensure legal protection for films. It provides a structured overview…