The Delhi High Court granted Telugu actor Manchu Vishnu an interim injunction, barring content creators from unauthorized use of his name, image, and voice. The Court ordered the removal of defamatory content and directed YouTube to identify infringing accounts.
Read more about Telugu Actor Manchu Vishnu gets a John Doe Order to prevent misuse of his Name, voice and LikenessTag: Personality rights
Court halts release of film exploiting Karan Johar’s celebrity status
On June 13, 2024, the Bombay High Court granted an ad-interim injunction in favor of Karan Johar, restraining Indiapride Advisory Pvt Ltd. from using his name and attributes in their film’s title, citing unlawful exploitation of his celebrity status and potential public confusion.
Read more about Court halts release of film exploiting Karan Johar’s celebrity statusPersonality Rights in India – Part I
This post was first published on 23rd June, 2014. Intellectual Property (IP) has been continuously evolving. It is now not restricted to just categories like...
Read more about Personality Rights in India – Part IIndia and Right of Publicity
The right of publicity in India allows individuals to control the commercial use of their identity, drawing a line between property and privacy rights. Indian law on this subject is still developing, requiring a broader approach for greater commercial value.
Read more about India and Right of PublicityCopyright and Entertainment Law series posts: 2014
This compilation reviews major topics in Indian copyright and entertainment law, including recent legal developments, licensing, and personality rights. The series delivers clear, structured analysis for readers seeking insights into intellectual property in the entertainment sector.
Read more about Copyright and Entertainment Law series posts: 2014