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Indian Copyright Orders and Judgments 2020-Part I

This post reviews important Indian copyright judgments from 2020, analysing court decisions in music, publishing, film, and software disputes. It presents an objective summary of legal principles and outcomes shaping Indian copyright law.

CB-CID directed to register Copyright Infringement Lawsuit, Cox Communication ordered to pay compensation of USD 1 Billion and more.

The post examines recent copyright infringement cases, including CB-CID’s registration of a complaint in India and Cox Communication’s USD 1 Billion penalty in the US. It also discusses Rapid Share’s acquittal in Switzerland, providing a legal and factual perspective.

Lauren Conrad Sued Over Infringing Photograph, Russian Internet Firm Sues Twitch, Court Orders USD 1 Billion Penalty for Cox Communications and more

This post examines notable copyright infringement lawsuits in the entertainment sector, including actions against Lauren Conrad, Twitch, and Cox Communications. It provides an objective legal analysis of recent judicial decisions and industry responses to intellectual property disputes.

Marvel Sued for X-Men Theme Song, Warner Gets Trump Tweet Removed, Jennifer Lopez Sued for Infringing Photograph and more

This bulletin covers key copyright infringement developments, including lawsuits against Marvel, Jennifer Lopez, and digital platforms. It also examines regulatory efforts in India and recent entertainment law trends. The analysis is structured and objective, reflecting current legal perspectives.

Dream Girl Loses Iconic Song, Four Jays Calls Apple “Modern Tape Pirate”, and more

This bulletin examines key entertainment law cases, including the Dream Girl copyright dispute, music piracy litigation against Apple, and ongoing film piracy in India. The analysis presents factual legal updates and highlights challenges in copyright enforcement.

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 copyright disputes, offering a comprehensive update on entertainment law.

Copyright for Old Songs, Cases Against Accidental Prime Minister, Court Dismisses Raymond MD’s Plea, Works from 1923 in Public Domain and More

This post examines recent copyright cases in India, including issues involving old songs, film controversies, and new public domain works. It also reviews copyright registration trends and significant international copyright and licensing updates.

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 Thackeray biopic and international lawsuits involving music and toys, providing objective analysis of their implications.

Indian Performing Right Society v. Aditya Pandey & Ors.

This post analyses the Supreme Court’s decision in Indian Performing Right Society v. Aditya Pandey, clarifying royalty payments for sound recordings. The judgment affirms that broadcasters need only pay royalties to the sound recording’s copyright owner, not to the authors of underlying musical or lyrical works.

Ed Sheeran sued for ‘Thinking out loud’

Ed Sheeran faces a copyright lawsuit over ‘Thinking Out Loud,’ with allegations of copying Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On.’ The post examines the legal claims and industry context in detail.