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Summary of Indian Copyright, Entertainment Law Cases and Rules of 2019

A structured overview of significant Indian copyright and entertainment law cases from 2019, with analysis of court judgments and regulatory developments. This post highlights legal trends and provides insights into copyright enforcement and intermediary obligations in India.

Case Brief: YRF v Sri Sai Ganesh Productions

The Delhi High Court’s decision in YRF v Sri Sai Ganesh Productions addresses key issues around copyright infringement and originality in cinematograph films. The Court’s findings clarify the boundaries of copyright protection for films in India and reinforce the rights of original film producers.

Script Writer Sues Paramount, Jerry Seinfeld Wins Over Time Barred Infringement Claims, Facebook Blocks Links to The Pirate Bay and more

This bulletin examines major copyright infringement disputes, Facebook’s anti-piracy measures, and Indian court rulings affecting digital and entertainment law. It provides an objective overview of legal developments impacting media and intellectual property rights.

It is Fair and Enabling – Data Mining from JNU Depot

The post analyses if data mining from the JNU Depot is covered by fair use or educational exemptions under Indian copyright law. It argues that enabling technologies extracting non-copyrightable facts for research serve the public good and meet fair dealing requirements.

Intellectual Property Protection for Computer Programs – Part III

This post analyses the copyright protection of computer software, examining the challenges posed by the idea expression dichotomy. It highlights the limitations of copyright law in providing comprehensive protection for computer programs.

Licensing Copyrights in India

This post examines the legal framework governing copyright licensing in India, highlighting the distinctions between assignments and licenses. It outlines key license types issued by the Copyright Board, as provided under the Copyright Act, 1957.

Version Recordings & Cover Versions – Part IV: Notes on Copyright Amendment, 2012

This post examines the Copyright Amendment, 2012, particularly the statutory licensing regime for cover versions under Section 31C. It discusses the legal requirements for making version recordings and the implications for authors and producers.

Copyright Assignment & Licenses – Part II

This article discusses critical legal requirements for copyright assignments and licenses in India under Section 19 of the Copyright Act, 1957. It also analyses the 2012 amendments and their impact on the rights of underlying authors in films and sound recordings.

Fair Use vs. Copyright Infringement

This post analyses key legal cases that shaped the debate on fair use versus copyright infringement, focusing on transformative use in art. It highlights how courts have interpreted these defences within the framework of copyright law.

Conceptualizing Copyright Assignments & Licenses Part – I

This post explains the legal concept of copyright assignment in India, focusing on the mechanisms and statutory provisions governing the transfer of rights under the Copyright Act, 1957. It also discusses practical considerations for drafting effective assignment agreements.