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Ad Agency sues Jindal Steels for Copyright Infringement

Ad Agency sues Jindal Steels for Copyright Infringement

An advertising agency, Wieden+Kennedy, sued Jindal Steel for copyright infringement. Wieden+Kennedy claims Jindal Steel’s commercial copied their work product, despite not paying for the full project. The court found some similarities but didn’t rule on infringement. Since the contract included arbitration clause, the court directed the parties to settle through arbitration and asked Jindal Steel to deposit a security sum to prevent the commercial’s broadcast. Continue Reading Ad Agency sues Jindal Steels for Copyright Infringement
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Are you playing it Safe? Court encourages settlement in a music licensing case.

Unlicensed music played at sporting events can lead to copyright infringement lawsuits. This blog post explores a case where the event organizer blamed sponsors for the music, highlighting the complexities of copyright compliance during large events. Continue Reading Are you playing it Safe? Court encourages settlement in a music licensing case.
April 18, 2024 Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property 0Comment 86Views 0Like
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Delhi High Court issues injunction against Software Piracy

Software giant Bentley Systems successfully obtained an injunction from the Delhi High Court against a company for copyright infringement of its software programs. This case highlights the legal recourse available to software companies in India to protect their intellectual property. Continue Reading Delhi High Court issues injunction against Software Piracy
March 9, 2024 Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property, Open Source Licensing, Software 0Comment 114Views 0Like
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Court orders Meesho to display Seller Information and comply with Ecommerce Rules

The Delhi High Court recently ordered Meesho, a popular e-commerce platform, to display full seller information and comply with E-Commerce rules. This decision comes after a copyright infringement case filed by a clothing brand, Abhi Traders, against Meesho and several unknown sellers who were using Abhi Traders’ copyrighted designs and images without permission. The Court highlighted the importance of e-commerce platforms taking responsibility to prevent copyright infringement and ensuring transparency by displaying seller information. Continue Reading Court orders Meesho to…
March 5, 2024 Case Reviews, Copyrights, e-Commerce Law, Intellectual Property 0Comment 103Views 0Like
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Another dynamic plus order to curb online piracy from the Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court cracks down on piracy! In this case, the Court granted an injunction against 28 rogue websites pirating Universal Studios content. The injunction covers not just existing websites but also future versions and new ones that may arise. This applies to future Universal Studios content as well. ISPs and domain name registrars were ordered to block access and provide details of owners. Continue Reading Another dynamic plus order to curb online piracy from the Delhi High Court
February 16, 2024 Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law, Privacy / Data Protection, Social Media Law 0Comment 389Views 0Like
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R Indira Devi has no Copyrights over Guntur Sushendra Sharma’s “My Country My People”, says the Telangana High Court.

In this case, the Telangana High Court found that a letter written by the author in 1989 granting his son the copyrights was valid and that the author’s wife’s later assignments of the copyrights were not valid. Continue Reading R Indira Devi has no Copyrights over Guntur Sushendra Sharma’s “My Country My People”, says the Telangana High Court.
February 15, 2024 Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property 0Comment 364Views 0Like
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Generative AI (GenAI), Business and Intellectual Property

Generative AI (GenAI), Business and Intellectual Property

Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala provides essential insights into IP for Gen AI startups, highlighting the importance of protecting innovations. His presentation explores various forms of IP, addressing protectability and enforceability issues, and proposes strategic approaches for leveraging AI creations, offering a roadmap for startups to navigate the complex IP landscape and capitalize on their intellectual assets. Continue Reading Generative AI (GenAI), Business and Intellectual Property
February 1, 2024 Copyrights, Industrial Designs, Intellectual Property, IP Training, Patents, Trademarks 0Comment 291Views 0Like
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