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COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT FACEBOOK PAGE, A.R. RAHMAN JOIN IPRS, SHAPE OF YOU COPYRIGHT SUIT DISMISSED, SONY MUSIC DEAL WITH PRINCE’S ESTATE, JUST F JACQUELINE AND MORE

This post analyses key legal developments in copyright and entertainment law, addressing recent infringement cases, IPRS membership, major licensing agreements, and Indian copyright statistics. The discussion adopts a factual, legal-academic approach relevant to Indian and international contexts.

2 WIPO TREATIES APPROVED, ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESSING BY COPYRIGHT OFFICE, DANCING BABY COPYRIGHT LAW SUIT, GLOBAL LICENSING DEAL BY TRILLER AND MORE

This update covers the approval of two WIPO treaties by India, new procedures for online copyright applications, and notable international copyright lawsuits. Key trends in merchandising and licensing, as well as Indian copyright statistics, are also analysed.

FIR Against Sunburn Festival, HRAWI Directive Against Using Novex’s Songs, Pawan Kalyan’s Agnyaathavaasi In Copyright Tussle, Songs.Pk Returns, Spotify And Copyright Infringement, More Weekly Copyright and Entertainment Law News and Updates

The latest developments in copyright and entertainment law feature a FIR against Sunburn Festival, licensing challenges with Novex Communications, and a copyright dispute involving Agnyaathavaasi. The post also examines the re-emergence of Songs.pk and a significant copyright lawsuit filed against Spotify.

Nagarjuna’s Son’s Film and Copyright Infringement, Trai Backs Net Neutrality, White Paper on Data Protection and More Weekly Copyright and Entertainment Law News and Updates

This post discusses recent copyright and entertainment law developments in India, including a film teaser’s removal due to copyright infringement and TRAI’s support for net neutrality. It also covers updates on data protection and new initiatives in music licensing by online platforms.

Restraint on Prasar Bharati, Why BananaIP? , Another suit against Spotify, Botox License and more

The post reviews major updates in copyright and entertainment law, focusing on Supreme Court decisions, new litigation, and licensing trends. Key topics include Prasar Bharati’s retransmission restrictions, lawsuits against Spotify, and recent music and patent licensing agreements.

Ola caught in copyright infringement, Coal Ministry accused of Plagiarism, ‘Dancing baby’ Copyright case, Volvo sued for Copyright infringement and more.

This post discusses recent copyright disputes involving Ola and the Coal Ministry, along with significant international cases and licensing deals in entertainment law. The analysis addresses copyright risks for businesses and provides updates relevant to Indian and global stakeholders.

Lahari v. Ola: Copyrights and Criminals – Licensing by Deterrence

The Lahari v. Ola dispute demonstrates how copyright owners in India may leverage criminal complaints to initiate licensing deals with organized infringers. This approach, as seen in Lahari’s actions against Ola, combines legal enforcement with strategic publicity to strengthen copyright positions.

Rangoon movie, Facebook Licensing, DC Super Hero Girls, Special 301 and more

This update reviews recent legal developments in entertainment and copyright law, including infringement cases, licensing opportunities, and international trends. Insights are provided with a clear, analytical approach relevant to industry professionals.

Royalty Rights in Sound Recordings, Lyrics & Musical Works – Part 1

This article examines the complex structure of royalty rights in sound recordings, lyrics, and musical works under Indian law. It discusses copyright ownership, licensing, and the roles of copyright societies with reference to relevant statutes and case law.

UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Global Eagle Entertainment Inc.

This post analyses the summary judgment in UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Global Eagle Entertainment Inc., focusing on copyright infringement of music in inflight entertainment. The court ruled in favour of the plaintiffs, emphasising the necessity of proper licensing.