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Batmobile – Supercar or Character?

The Batmobile copyright case explores whether this iconic vehicle is protectable as a character under US law. The dispute between DC Comics and Mark Towle highlights the intersection of copyright protection and utilitarian design in intellectual property law.

Clips of Copyrighted Material Constitute FAIR USE!

This post analyses a US court ruling on whether TV clips and transcript snippets in searchable databases constitute fair use under copyright law. It objectively examines the legal reasoning and implications for media monitoring services.

Intellectual Property Protection for Computer Programs – Part II

This post explores the early use of trade secret law for protecting computer programs in India and its limitations. It discusses how legal and technological developments eventually necessitated a shift towards copyright protection.

Works Made for Hire and Film Production – Part I: Notes on Copyright Amendment, 2012

This post provides a structured analysis of works made for hire under Indian copyright law, especially in film production. It examines Section 17, the 2012 amendment, and emerging questions on authors’ rights and producer ownership.

Ideas, Concepts, Scripts & Stories – Protecting Ideas in the Entertainment Industry Part I

The post discusses the protection of ideas in the entertainment industry, particularly under Indian copyright law. It addresses the limitations of idea protection, the risks of idea theft, and the significance of formal agreements and registrations for writers. The analysis is clear, objective, and rooted in legal principles.

Gigi Hadid Claims Copyright, Disney to Re-Release ‘Avengers: Endgame’, and more

This bulletin covers major copyright and entertainment law news, including Gigi Hadid’s copyright claim, Disney’s Avengers Endgame re-release, and notable legal developments in India and abroad. The update provides objective analysis on current legal controversies and industry shifts.

Delhi HC Orders Against Unauthorized Broadcast of World Cup 2019, La Liga App Fined for Spying on Users, Amazon Invests INR 2800 Cr in India, and more

This bulletin reviews recent legal developments in intellectual property and e-commerce, including court orders, privacy fines, and major investments. It provides objective analysis of the Delhi High Court’s World Cup broadcast order, La Liga’s privacy fine, and Amazon’s investment in India.

Responding to Public Performance and Ground Licensing Notices

This article examines the rise of ground licensing notices for public performance rights in India, particularly those issued by Novex and similar entities. It provides a clear legal framework for analysing such notices and outlines practical steps for businesses to respond effectively.

Delhi HC Clarifies Architect’s Moral Rights, Time Settles Dispute Over Embedded Tom Brady Tweet, INOX Screening World Cup Matches, and more

The Delhi High Court has ruled that architects cannot use moral rights to prevent demolition of their works, narrowing the scope of Section 57. Other updates include Time’s settlement over an embedded Tom Brady tweet, INOX’s plans to screen World Cup matches, and significant licensing developments in entertainment law.

Protecting Celebrity Rights Through Trademark & Copyright Laws

This article examines how trademark and copyright laws protect celebrity rights in the USA, UK, and India. It discusses the legal scope of personality, privacy, and publicity rights, highlighting the need for robust legislative measures in India.