Golden Stag Hunts Blue Mangoes: Copyright Claim Falls Short
In the case of Mr. David Davidar vs Ms. Sivasundari Bose, two novels set in South India turned into a long dispute over copyright and reputation. Ms. Bose…
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Your Story! So What? – Books, Similarity and Copyright Infringement – Copyrights and Writers Part 11
The post explores when copying elements from books constitutes copyright infringement under Indian law. It clarifies the difference between ideas and expressions and outlines how substantial similarity is…
“Three Idiots” Controversy – An Analysis
This analysis explores the legal and contractual aspects of the Three Idiots controversy, focusing on copyright and credit issues between Chetan Bhagat and the film producers. It evaluates…
R.G. Anand vs. Delux Films and Ors., AIR 1978 SC 1613
The R.G. Anand vs. Delux Films case clarified that Indian copyright law protects expression, not mere ideas. The Supreme Court found no substantial similarity between the play and…
Beyonce Copyright Suit: Queen Bey still runs the world
Beyonce successfully defended a copyright lawsuit over her song XO, where Ahmad Javon Lane alleged infringement of his song XOXO. The court found no substantial similarity or valid…
“Blurred Lines” for American Music Industry after Copyright Controversy
The Blurred Lines lawsuit resulted in a landmark copyright infringement verdict against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams. This case has sparked debate within the American music industry about…