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Sound Recording, Literary & Musical Works and Right to Royalty – Part 2

This post examines the complexities of royalty rights for sound recordings and underlying literary and musical works in India. It provides a legal analysis of significant court decisions and their impact on authors, producers, and commercial broadcasters.

Landmark Copyright-related Events in the year 2016- Part 2

The post provides an overview of landmark copyright law events in India during 2016, including notable court decisions and regulatory actions. It highlights disputes, judicial clarifications, and policy changes that shaped Indian copyright law that year.

World’s Best IP Blogs – 2016

This article features the top ten intellectual property blogs of 2016, evaluated on multiple objective parameters. It provides concise introductions to each blog and highlights trends in the IP blogging community.

Entertainment and Copyright news

This update explores key trends in Indian copyright law, including the extension of Section 31D to internet broadcasting and government action against misleading copyright websites. The article provides a clear, factual analysis of these legal developments.

GS Media Judgement on hyperlinking

The GS Media judgement by the CJEU examines when hyperlinking constitutes a communication to the public under copyright law. The decision highlights the importance of knowledge and commercial intent in determining liability.

The Delhi High Court Delivers Judgement in a Copyright Infringement Suit

The Delhi High Court clarified the scope of educational fair use under Indian copyright law, allowing photocopying of book portions for academic purposes. The judgement distinguishes between legitimate educational use and commercial exploitation, providing much-needed clarity for institutions.

DNC may face Disney’s infringement lawsuit

The DNC’s new Donald Ducks mascot closely resembles a Disney character, raising concerns of trademark and copyright infringement. Disney’s strong IP protection history suggests potential legal action against the DNC.

Intellectual Property : Sipping on IP

‘Sipping on IP’ sessions by BananaIP Counsels provide an open forum to discuss recent developments in Indian intellectual property law. The post analyses copyright, trademark, and patent issues, with case studies from Indian and international contexts.

Canada’s accession brings Marrakesh Treaty into force

Canada’s accession brings the Marrakesh Treaty into effect, strengthening copyright exceptions for accessible books. The Treaty aims to enhance access to published works for print disabled persons while maintaining a balance with copyright law.

Krishika Lulla & Ors. vs Shyam Vithalrao Devkatta & Anr.

The Supreme Court ruled that film titles, such as ‘Desi Boys,’ are not subject to copyright protection under Indian law. Only original literary works, not single words or common phrases, can attract copyright.