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Dhurandhar Song Rights: Oye Oye, Not So Easy

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In the case of Trimurti Films Private Limited v. B62 Studios Private Limited & Ors., the plaintiff claimed copyright ownership over Tirchi Topiwale from the film Tridev and objected to its use and remix in Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The defendants relied on a 1988 assignment agreement and earlier uses of songs from Tridev in other films. The court refused interim relief after considering the agreement, prior conduct, suppression allegations, and balance of convenience.

Who Produced Money, and Who Owns the Copyright?

In the case of R. Kishore Kumar v. M S R R Cine Productions, the court decided who qualified as the producer and copyright owner of MANI, which was censored as MONEY. The court said that copyright ownership did not depend only on the name in the censor certificate. It depended on who took the initiative and responsibility for making the film, and the court found that Kishore Kumar had done so.

Film Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy Fails Copyright Test: Title, Script, and Ads Not Infringing

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In the case of Everest Entertainment LLP vs. Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar, the Bombay High Court considered whether copyright subsists in the title Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy, and whether the defendants infringed the script or promotional content of the film. The Court found no substantial reproduction of the script or advertisements, and held that copyright protection does not extend to the film’s title.

Latest Copyright Cases – 2021 – Part 5

The post reviews notable 2021 copyright cases from the Madras High Court concerning film copyright assignments and infringement. It examines the legal approach to unauthorised telecasts and the judicial remedies granted to copyright owners.

Latest Indian Copyright Cases – 2021 – Part 2

The post reviews major Indian copyright cases from 2021, addressing disputes in film and music rights. It presents clear, objective analysis of court decisions and legal reasoning, offering valuable insights for IP professionals and stakeholders.

Indian IP Orders and Judgments-2021

This post reviews notable 2021 Indian IP judgments on software and film copyright infringement by the Delhi High Court. It provides legal analysis of injunctions and procedural issues in copyright disputes. The discussion is grounded in a factual and structured legal perspective.

This post reviews notable Indian copyright judgments from 2020, concentrating on Delhi High Court cases involving film and script infringement. It explores the legal principles of originality, public domain, and the limits of copyright protection, providing an objective analysis for practitioners and researchers.

This post reviews important Indian copyright judgments from 2020, analysing court decisions in music, publishing, film, and software disputes. It presents an objective summary of legal principles and outcomes shaping Indian copyright law.

Christian Dior Accused Of Plagiarism, Pranav Mohanlal’s ‘Aadhi’ In Copyright Trouble, Writ To Ban ‘Aami’, AIR Partnered With Amazon,And More Weekly Copyright And Entertainment Law News And Updates

This weekly update reviews major events in copyright and entertainment law, including plagiarism allegations against Christian Dior and legal disputes in Indian cinema. It also covers new licensing deals and international efforts to tackle online piracy.

Akshay Kumar’s Toilet Ek Prem Katha Copyright issue continues, Copyright on Tweets, India’s first B2B licensing show and more

This post reviews major copyright and entertainment law developments, including the Toilet Ek Prem Katha case and copyright issues surrounding tweets and international media. It also covers the launch of India’s first B2B brand licensing show and provides expert insights on effective licensing strategies.

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