The blog covers recent high-profile copyright infringement cases involving Netflix, Nicki Minaj, and Dharma Production. It provides analytical insights into court proceedings and legal arguments relating to performers'…
Intellepedia · 9 Jan 2021
Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala's seminar discussed the essentials of intellectual property in dance, focusing on protection, ownership, and legal strategies relevant to performers. The event provided dancers with…
Intellepedia · 15 Dec 2019
The post explores the intersection of dance and intellectual property rights in India. It analyses how dancers and choreographers can protect and commercialise their creative expressions through legal…
Intellepedia · 2 Dec 2019
The Copyright Amendment Bill 2012 brings notable changes to Indian copyright law, impacting authors, performers, and producers in the entertainment sector. This analysis examines the Bill’s main provisions…
Intellepedia · 23 Jul 2019
The post reviews key updates in Indian copyright and entertainment law, including a high-profile performer's rights dispute, the launch of a new support centre in Chennai, and a…
Intellepedia · 17 Nov 2017
This article examines the Supreme Court’s broad interpretation of the right to privacy and its significant effects on intellectual property law in India. It considers how privacy now…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 31 Aug 2017
The Delhi High Court in ISRA v. Chapter 25 Bar and Restaurant held that unauthorized public performance of songs infringed performers’ rights under Section 38A. The judgment clarifies…
Intellepedia · 17 Oct 2016
This post discusses the evolution and judicial recognition of performers rights under Indian Copyright Law, highlighting key cases and ongoing legal challenges. It provides an objective analysis of…
Intellepedia · 9 Nov 2015
This presentation on copyright law and its relevance to the entertainment industry was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) as part…
Intellepedia · 9 Oct 2015
The Delhi High Court has issued an order supporting ISRA in a case concerning unpaid royalties for singers. This decision marks a significant advancement in Indian performers rights…
Intellepedia · 7 Jan 2015