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Personality Rights Infringement via Deepfakes and Digital Misuse

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The Bombay High Court’s decision in Suniel Shetty vs John Doe addresses personality rights infringement caused by deepfakes and digital misuse. The judgement clarifies the scope of legal remedies for celebrities and the obligations of online platforms under Indian law.

Court Orders 10 Lakhs In Damages For Board Game Copyright Infringement

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The Delhi District Court awarded 10 lakhs in damages to the creator of ShabdKoshish for copyright infringement by the board game Aksharit. This judgment reinforces the significance of originality and the legal remedies available for copyright holders in India.

The Business of Copyrights – Register Your Interest in Dr. Kalyan Kankanala’s Upcoming IP Book

The Business of Copyrights is Dr. Kalyan Kankanala’s upcoming book on Indian copyright law and its application in business and creative sectors. With a focus on AI and real-world cases, the book is part of a new IP series. Readers can now register their interest ahead of release.

Copyright Disputes in Partnerships are Arbitrable

The Madras High Court has clarified that copyright disputes arising within partnerships, particularly as matters of misuse of partnership assets, are arbitrable. This case demonstrates the enforceability of arbitration clauses in partnership deeds for resolving such disputes under Indian law.

When Saregama found a copyright infringement suit, not so e’Zee’

This analysis discusses the Saregama versus Zee copyright dispute focusing on groundless threats and the operation of Section 60 of the Copyright Act. The court’s decision highlights due diligence and procedural clarity in handling competing copyright claims.

Unauthorized Use of Songs in ‘Bachelor Party’ Movie Restrained

The Delhi High Court granted MRT Music interim protection against unauthorized song use in the Bachelor Party film, citing copyright infringement. The order mandates removal of the infringing content and deposit of license fees, reinforcing the necessity of lawful licensing in Indian cinema.

We cannot stop Yakshini, says the Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court rejected Pocket FM’s application for an interim injunction against the release of Novi Digital’s Yakshini series. The court found no prima facie copyright infringement and allowed the series to proceed.

Are you playing it Safe? Court encourages settlement in a music licensing case.

The Delhi High Court encouraged settlement in a dispute between PPL and Neb Sports over alleged unlicensed public performance of sound recordings at sporting events. The case highlights the importance of copyright compliance for event organisers in India.

R Indira Devi has no Copyrights over Guntur Sushendra Sharma’s “My Country My People”, says the Telangana High Court.

The Telangana High Court confirmed that R Indira Devi has no copyrights over Guntur Sushendra Sharma’s works, upholding the rights of Sharma’s son. The ruling provides important guidance on copyright assignments and succession under Indian law.

Music Licensing Business By PPL & Novex is Valid Though They Are Not Copyright Societies

The Bombay High Court held that PPL and Novex may validly license sound recordings even though they are not registered copyright societies. Section 33 does not restrict copyright owners or their assignees from granting licenses for sound recordings under Indian law.