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.…
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Ideas, Concepts, Scripts & Stories – Protecting Ideas in the Entertainment Industry Part V
The Anil Gupta v. Kunal Dasgupta case sets a precedent on idea protection and breach of confidence in Indian entertainment law. It clarifies that detailed concepts, rather than…
India’s Copyright Societies & Collective Rights Management – Part VI
This post analyses the functioning of copyright societies in India, recent legislative changes, and significant judicial interpretations. It addresses critical questions about licensing models and the intent behind…
Salient Features of the Copyright Amendment Bill 2012 and its Impact on Entertainment Industry
The Copyright Amendment Bill 2012 brings notable changes to Indian copyright law, impacting authors, performers, and producers in the entertainment sector. This analysis examines the Bill’s main provisions…
Your Story! So What? – Books, Similarity and Copyright Infringement – Copyrights and Writers Part 11
The post explores when copying elements from books constitutes copyright infringement under Indian law. It clarifies the difference between ideas and expressions and outlines how substantial similarity is…
Matrubhumi Printing and Publishing Ltd v. IPRS
The Kerala High Court clarified that producers, not composers, own the copyright in sound recordings used in films, unless a contract states otherwise. Matrubhumi and Malayalam Manorama were…
Blindness and Accessible Books: From Marrakesh to Marella Gunta Palem
This post explores the progress and challenges of accessible books for blindness in India since the Marrakesh Treaty. Despite legal reforms and initiatives, significant barriers to information access…
If I Could Copyright… My Audio: Copyrights and Writers (Part 7)
This post offers a structured overview of the copyright registration process for audiobooks as sound recordings in India. It covers application steps, required documents, and best practices for…
Changes in Thackeray Biopic, Infringement at New Year’s Events, case against Jennifer Lopez, Mattel Loses Rights to DC Toys and More
This article examines recent legal cases and regulatory changes in copyright law, including film censorship, public performance licensing, and merchandising rights. It highlights key disputes such as the…
Ilaiyaraaja’s Royalty Claim, copyright infringement by T-Pain, Motorola Adds Copyright Infringement, Viacom 18 new series with Gates Foundation and more
This post reviews major copyright law news, including Ilaiyaraaja’s royalty claims and court actions involving Motorola and T-Pain. It also highlights Viacom18’s collaboration with the Gates Foundation on…