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Weekly Copyright, Media, and Entertainment Law Updates

This week’s copyright, media, and entertainment law updates are as below: Kerala District Court Issues Injunction Order Against ‘Varaha Roopam’ The Palakkad District Court in...

Spotify Loses Saregama Content, Nora Roberts Sues Author for Plagiarism, Mattel Expands Disney and Pixar Toy Collection, and more

Spotify Removes Saregama Content, MEITy Announces Fintech Awards for Promoting Digital Payments, Nora Roberts Sues Brazilian Author for Copyright Infringement, Mattel Expands Global Licensing Agreements...

Jawed Habib Trademark Infringement, Disney challenges The Gospel According to Kevin Movie, Snoop Dogg Merchandise, Amazon Domain Name Dispute and more

This post reviews key trademark infringement cases and legal disputes in India and internationally, featuring Jawed Habib, Amazon, Disney, and Snoop Dogg. It also highlights trademark office statistics and best practices for post-termination obligations in franchise agreements.

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.

Disney and Dalian Engage in Comic Wars

The blog discusses Disney’s legal dispute with Wanda Group over the unauthorized use of comic characters in a Chinese theme park. It highlights key aspects of copyright and trademark protection, as well as the application of international conventions to such disputes.

May the (IP) Force be with you

The article explores Lucasfilm and Disney’s extensive efforts to enforce and manage Star Wars intellectual property rights. It discusses notable legal cases, trademark disputes, and the interaction with fan initiatives, reflecting a structured legal approach.

House of Mouse Lands in Legal Trouble

InCom Corp has accused Disney of infringing its RFID attendance tracking patents through the Magic Band system at its theme parks. The legal dispute raises significant questions about patent rights in the context of entertainment technology.

Did China Copy Disney’s famous track?

China’s 2022 Winter Olympics song has drawn criticism for its striking similarity to Disney’s Let It Go, raising fresh concerns about copyright enforcement. The post analyses the plagiarism allegations and situates them within China’s broader intellectual property challenges.

Disney finally dances to Deadmau5’s tune

Deadmau5 and Disney have settled their trademark dispute regarding the Mau5head symbol after extensive legal negotiations. The agreement allows Deadmau5 to continue using and registering his logo, reflecting broader themes in intellectual property law.