The Delhi High Court restrained Doodstream.com after Warner Bros. alleged large-scale copyright infringement and non-compliance with Indian legal requirements. The Court held DMCA defences inapplicable and emphasised adherence to the Information Technology Act and intermediary rules.
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Another dynamic plus order to curb online piracy from the Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has granted a dynamic plus injunction to Universal Studios against rogue websites facilitating online piracy. The order extends protections to future infringing sites and empowers ISPs and registrars to block access and share ownership information.
Read more about Another dynamic plus order to curb online piracy from the Delhi High CourtOTT Giants File Infringement Suit Against Forty Rogue Websites for Online Piracy
Major OTT platforms, including Universal City Studios and Netflix Studios, have filed a copyright infringement suit in the Delhi High Court against 40 rogue websites for online piracy. The court granted interim relief, restraining the defendants from unauthorized distribution and ordering ISPs to block infringing websites.
Read more about OTT Giants File Infringement Suit Against Forty Rogue Websites for Online PiracyTake Down of Infringing Content from Telegram
The Delhi High Court examined copyright infringement claims against Telegram regarding unauthorised distribution of educational content. The Court granted relief to the Plaintiff, directing Telegram to remove infringing materials and provide user details, reinforcing the legal duties of online platforms in India.
Read more about Take Down of Infringing Content from TelegramCASE Act, Publicity Rights Suit Against Facebook and Reddit, and more
This bulletin reviews key legal events in entertainment and copyright law, including the CASE Act, publicity rights litigation, and piracy challenges. It provides an analytical overview of major lawsuits, legislative changes, and industry partnerships relevant to intellectual property protection.
Read more about CASE Act, Publicity Rights Suit Against Facebook and Reddit, and moreOnline Piracy: A Convenient Crime
The post examines how the shutdown of Megaupload highlights the convenience and widespread appeal of online piracy. It analyses motivations behind digital piracy and suggests legal and technological strategies to address the issue.
Read more about Online Piracy: A Convenient CrimePreventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011
The PROTECT IP Act of 2011 seeks to enhance US legal action against online intellectual property infringement and domain-related offences. While broadening enforcement scope, the Act has faced criticisms regarding due process and the potential for misuse in controlling internet content.
Read more about Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011Let’s Go Crazy – Is the Copyright Ruling Fair?
The post discusses the legal requirement for copyright holders to assess fair use before issuing a DMCA takedown notice, with reference to the Lenz v. Universal Music case. It objectively analyses the balance between protecting content creators and enforcing copyright online.
Read more about Let’s Go Crazy – Is the Copyright Ruling Fair?“Digital Content, Intellectual Property and Innovation”- A talk by Prof. David D. Friedman
Prof. David D. Friedman’s lecture at IIM Bangalore examined the challenges of copyright enforcement and intellectual property protection in the digital age. He discussed technological, legal, and economic strategies to address online piracy and innovation.
Read more about “Digital Content, Intellectual Property and Innovation”- A talk by Prof. David D. FriedmanFighting Pirates – Copyright v. Privacy
This post explores the legal tension between copyright enforcement and privacy rights in online piracy cases. It provides an objective analysis of recent litigation involving ISPs and copyright holders, focusing on the challenges of balancing privacy with effective enforcement.
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