29 articles
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
This post presents a legal analysis of recent copyright case decisions, including the Led Zeppelin Stairway to Heaven verdict and rulings on content hosting liability. It also reviews…
Beyonce successfully defended a copyright lawsuit over her song XO, where Ahmad Javon Lane alleged infringement of his song XOXO. The court found no substantial similarity or valid…
A US court has ruled that Warner/Chappell Music does not hold copyright in the 'Happy Birthday' lyrics. The decision places the lyrics in the public domain, allowing their…
China’s 2022 Winter Olympics song has drawn criticism for its striking similarity to Disney’s Let It Go, raising fresh concerns about copyright enforcement. The post analyses the plagiarism…