CASE BRIEF: Samir Kasal vs Prashant Mehta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed claims of copyright and confidentiality breach in a dispute over a cricket league format, finding insufficient originality and no enforceable contract. The judgment…
Copyright Law
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Latest Copyright Cases in 2022 – Part 1
This post summarises key copyright cases decided by Indian courts in 2022, focusing on originality, licensing, and infringement issues. It offers an objective analysis of court findings and…
Copyright Statistics – 2021
In 2021, India saw a significant rise in copyright registration applications, notably in literary and dramatic works. This analysis provides detailed monthly and category-wise insights based on published…
Indian Copyright Statistics- August to October 2021
This post examines Indian copyright application statistics from August to October 2021, showing filing trends and the prevalence of literary works. The data is compiled by BananaIP Counsels…
Delhi High Court invites suggestions for fixing royalties for sound recording
The Delhi High Court has called for written suggestions on fixing royalties for sound recordings under Section 31D of the Copyright Act, 1957. Interested parties are invited to…
Latest Copyright Cases – 2021 – Part 6
This post examines two recent Indian copyright cases, analysing court interpretations of copyright ownership and infringement in 2021. The judgments address legal heir rights and the role of…
Weekly News Update: Copyright and Entertainment Law
This bulletin presents the latest news on copyright and entertainment law, including major lawsuits and court rulings. It offers structured analysis of global copyright disputes and their legal…
Indian Copyright Statistics-March to May 2021
The post analyses Indian copyright statistics for March to May 2021, highlighting notable trends and changes in application volumes and work types. It offers concise data insights and…
CASE BRIEF : Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited vs Cipla Limited
The Madras High Court addressed trademark and copyright infringement claims in Sun Pharmaceutical vs Cipla, focusing on drug packaging similarities. The interim injunction granted to Cipla was upheld,…
Google wins against Oracle’s Code Theft Claim, Youtube introduces ‘Checks’ for Copyright violations, Marshmello wins ‘Happier’ Copyright case against ARTY and more.
This bulletin reviews recent legal developments in copyright infringement, including major verdicts involving Google, Youtube, Marshmello, and Bitcoin’s white paper. It provides factual, structured insights into the legal…