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Weekly Copyright, Media, and Entertainment Law Updates

This week’s bulletin highlights key updates in copyright, media, and entertainment law, including new EU-aligned legislation in Slovenia and major court proceedings in the US and India. The updates reflect ongoing global legal trends in content regulation and copyright exemptions.

The Non-Obviousness Requirement and its Evolution – Graham vs. John Deere

This post discusses Graham vs John Deere and its importance in shaping the non-obviousness requirement under US patent law. It provides an analytical overview of the case, judicial reasoning, and ongoing relevance for patentability standards.

Roaring Win for FUCT: US Supreme Court Strikes Down USPTO’s Ban, Dream Theatre Associates with Ninja Hattori, Kolhapuri Chappals Gets GI Tag and Other News

This post covers significant trademark news, including the FUCT US Supreme Court ruling and the GI tag for Kolhapuri Chappals. It also reviews major licensing agreements and Indian trademark statistics with an objective legal perspective.

Copyright Infringement: Bharat Law House vs. Wadhwa

In Bharat Law House vs. Wadhwa, the Supreme Court examined whether enlarging a law book by an assignee amounts to copyright infringement. The Court held that such enlargement was within the assigned rights and vacated the injunction against the defendants.

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 the film, setting an important precedent on copyright infringement.