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Telugu Actor Manchu Vishnu gets a John Doe Order to prevent misuse of his Name, voice and Likeness

The Delhi High Court has issued an interim John Doe order in favour of Telugu actor Manchu Vishnu to prevent unauthorised use of his name, voice, and likeness by content creators. This case highlights judicial protection of personality and publicity rights under Indian law.

CASE 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.

Personality Rights in India – Part II

This post examines personality rights in India, particularly the protection of publicity rights and relevant legal provisions. It highlights key judicial decisions and discusses the exceptions for legitimate public interest and freedom of expression.

Protecting Celebrity Rights Through Trademark & Copyright Laws

This article examines how trademark and copyright laws protect celebrity rights in the USA, UK, and India. It discusses the legal scope of personality, privacy, and publicity rights, highlighting the need for robust legislative measures in India.

India 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.

Publicity Rights in India (Part II)

This article explores the legal framework of publicity rights in India with a focus on digital media and computer games. It analyses hypothetical scenarios to distinguish between free speech and commercial exploitation of celebrity personas.

Publicity Rights in India (Part I)

This post provides an analytical overview of publicity rights in India, focusing on celebrity protection from unauthorized commercial use. It discusses legal boundaries, enforcement mechanisms, and key judicial decisions.

Elvis Presley International Memorial Foundation v. Crowell – Right of Publicity is Descendible

This post examines the landmark decision affirming the descendibility of Elvis Presley’s right of publicity. It highlights how the court recognised the estate’s authority to control and exploit his name and image posthumously.

Are Kajal Agarwal’s Publicity Rights Subservient to Copyrights?

The Madras High Court’s judgment in Kajal Agarwal’s case raises critical questions about the interplay between publicity rights and copyright in endorsement videos. This post analyses the court’s approach and underscores the importance of securing both copyright and publicity rights permissions in such transactions.

Privacy and Intellectual Property: Are we trying to kill the snake with a log?

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 influences publicity rights, performer’s rights, and digital data, raising critical questions about future legal and commercial practices.