The post reviews significant updates in Indian copyright law, entertainment trademark matters, international copyright litigation, and current licensing collaborations. It offers legal insights and factual analysis on recent…
Intellepedia · 5 May 2017
This post analyses fair use exceptions for libraries under Indian copyright law, focusing on Section 52 and relevant case law. It explains permissible library activities and highlights the…
Intellepedia · 1 May 2017
This post analyses the copyright licensing challenges faced by Indian singers, using the Ilayaraja v. S.P. Balasubramanyam dispute as a case study. It objectively examines the legal requirements…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 28 Mar 2017
The Delhi High Court in ISRA v. Chapter 25 Bar and Restaurant held that unauthorized public performance of songs infringed performers’ rights under Section 38A. The judgment clarifies…
Intellepedia · 17 Oct 2016
The Bombay High Court dismissed a copyright infringement claim against the makers of Mohenjo Daro, finding the allegations unsupported. The court imposed costs on the plaintiff and allowed…
Intellepedia · 5 Aug 2016
The Kriti vs Bob case explores a copyright dispute between two short film makers, resulting in legal notices and YouTube takedowns. The resolution of this dispute demonstrates the…
Intellepedia · 22 Jul 2016
Yash Raj Films secured a John Doe order from the Bombay High Court to combat piracy of Sultan, allowing blocking of infringing links and restricting unauthorised broadcasts. This…
Intellepedia · 6 Jul 2016
This post analyses the copyright dispute between Kriti and Bob, exploring allegations of plagiarism and the legal standards for copyright infringement in India. It addresses the complexities of…
Intellepedia · 5 Jul 2016
This article analyses whether Google’s use of Java APIs constitutes fair use, focusing on the legal proceedings between Oracle and Google. The discussion highlights the implications for software…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 25 May 2016
The Delhi High Court has restrained IPRS from issuing licenses for the works of Chitra Jagjit Singh and late Jagjit Singh, following a dispute over the society’s legal…
Intellepedia · 2 May 2016