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…
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KFC Isn’t Finger Licking Good During the Pandemic, Madras High Court Slaps Fine on Patanjali for ‘Coronil’, and more
This post analyses key trademark and intellectual property news, including the Madras High Court’s fine on Patanjali for the 'Coronil' trademark and KFC’s slogan suspension. It also covers…
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…
Court Re-Emphasizes the Exclusion of Generic Terms from Registration
The Madras High Court reiterated that generic terms in trademarks cannot be monopolized and must be assessed as part of the whole mark. The Court set aside the…
Madras HC Prohibits Unauthorised Use of Ilaiyaraja’s Songs; DIPP Releases Draft Copyright (Amendment) Rules, Blackbeard Video Dispute Before SCOTUS, and more
The Madras High Court has prohibited unauthorised monetisation of Ilaiyaraja’s songs, opening new avenues for music authors. This bulletin also reviews DIPP’s draft copyright rules and significant global…
Public Interest or Private Monopoly- The Case of Tirupathi Laddu
The post analyses the legal dispute over Tirupathi Laddu's Geographical Indication status, focusing on the intersection of law, religion, and public interest. It discusses the legal process, arguments…
Are Kajal Agarwal’s Publicity Rights Subservient to Copyrights?
The Madras High Court’s judgment in Kajal Agarwal’s case raises critical questions about the interplay between publicity rights and copyright in endorsement videos. This post analyses the court’s…
Interesting Patents, BlackBerry versus Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, Huawei top patent filer and other news
The post reviews recent Indian patent statistics, highlights innovative patents, and covers significant legal updates such as BlackBerry’s suit against Facebook. It also discusses Huawei’s leading position in…
Padmavati is Now Padmaavat, Justice Manmohan Singh is IPAB Chairman, Madras HC Allows Release of Thaana Serndha Koottam and More Weekly Copyright And Entertainment Law News and Updates
This edition covers notable copyright and entertainment law updates in India, including increased copyright filings, the appointment of a new IPAB Chairman, and court decisions affecting the film…
Tiger Zinda Hai Censor Issues, Gautam Gambhir’s Plea Rejected, Madras HC and Producer’s Rights, PIL Against Bare Act Publication, Disney Acquires Fox and More Weekly Copyright and Entertainment Law News and Updates
This weekly report reviews significant copyright and entertainment law news, including Tiger Zinda Hai’s censor issues and Disney’s acquisition of Fox. Key legal updates from Indian courts and…