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Machinima – Copyright and Related Issues – Part II

This post discusses copyright concerns in machinima, addressing fair use, EULA limitations, and risks of commercial exploitation. It recommends careful adherence to developer guidelines due to the uncertain legal landscape.

Statutory Licensing for Broadcasting Organisations

The post analyses statutory licensing for broadcasting organisations under Indian copyright law, focusing on Section 31D’s objectives and challenges. It includes expert industry views on the regime’s practical use and discusses key legal and operational considerations.

Social Media and Intellectual Property (Part VI): Select Copyright Cases

This post examines key copyright cases involving social media, illustrating how courts address infringement and fair use issues. It offers objective insights into the intersection of copyright law and online content sharing.

Moral Rights – India V United States

This article provides a comparative analysis of moral rights in copyright law under Indian and US frameworks. It discusses key legal provisions, landmark cases, and the practical implications for authors’ rights in both jurisdictions.

Batmobile lawsuit: Copyright law, the real superhero

The Batmobile copyright lawsuit clarified the scope of character protection under US copyright law. The court held that DC Comics’ Batmobile is sufficiently distinctive for copyright, setting a key precedent for intellectual property rights in entertainment.

Dispute Resolution in the Entertainment Industry PPT by Sharada Kalamadi at GNLU

Ms. Sharada Kalamadi’s presentation at GNLU provided a detailed analysis of dispute resolution in the entertainment industry. The session covered copyright disputes, fair use, infringement tests, moral rights, and various legal remedies.

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.

The Monkey Returns!

The Monkey Selfie case raises significant questions about authorship and copyright law in the context of animal-created works. Analysing both US and Indian statutes, the post concludes that animals are not entitled to copyright ownership under current law.

You Are Free to Sing ‘Happy Birthday’ – Warner’s Copyright Claim Rejected

A US court has ruled that Warner/Chappell Music does not hold copyright in the ‘Happy Birthday’ lyrics. The decision places the lyrics in the public domain, allowing their commercial use without royalty concerns.

Let’s Go Crazy – Is the Copyright Ruling Fair?

The post discusses the legal requirement for copyright holders to assess fair use before issuing a DMCA takedown notice, with reference to the Lenz v. Universal Music case. It objectively analyses the balance between protecting content creators and enforcing copyright online.