Employment First, IPL Later, Copyright Nowhere
In the case of Gaurav Garg v. Aly Morani & Ors., the dispute arose from claims over the IPL Awards event, its presentation, and related written material. The…
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Kannada Lyricist Hamsalekha Wins Copyright Case Against Saavn
The Karnataka High Court ruled in favour of Hamsalekha, confirming that authors retain moral rights and the ability to seek name credit, even after assigning rights to IPRS.…
Copyrights and Moral Rights over Lyrics, Tablet Strip Trade Dress, & Diabetic Sugar Brand Cases
This post analyses Delhi High Court decisions on lyricist moral rights, trade dress protection for tablet strips, and trademark revocation in the diabetic sugar sector. The cases underscore…
Your Book or Mine – Writers’ Moral Rights: Copyrights and Writers Part 10
The post discusses the legal framework for writers’ moral rights in India, focusing on the rights to paternity and integrity under copyright law. It also explores the impact…
Protect Your Website from Copyright Liability
This article examines copyright liability risks faced by website owners in India and outlines actionable steps for compliance. It covers permissions, moral rights, and fair dealing exceptions, offering…
Waiving Moral Rights Can Be Moral
This analysis explores whether moral rights can be waived under different legal systems, with a focus on Indian copyright law. The issue remains unsettled by legislation and case…
Value of Intellectual Property for Music Bands
This post explores the legal value of intellectual property for music bands in India, with an emphasis on trademark and copyright protection. It outlines essential registration procedures and…
Moral of “3 Idiots”
This article discusses the legal and practical aspects of moral rights in Indian copyright law, using the 3 Idiots controversy as a case study. It explores the scope…
Is the President of Senegal Entitled to Royalties?
The post examines if the President of Senegal can claim royalties from the African Renaissance statue as its designer. Analysing copyright laws and government work provisions, it concludes…
JAVED AKHTAR’S LEGAL NOTICE, EXAMINATION GUIDELINES FOR COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION, POPEYE ON MERCHANDISE, INDIAN BARBIE DOLLS AND MORE
This post analyses major updates in copyright and entertainment law, including moral rights enforcement, new copyright registration guidelines, and licensing initiatives. It covers both Indian and international legal…