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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

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Play Music IN Wedding Sangeet and Cocktail Party only after making a deposit of One Lakh Rupees, says the Delhi High Court.

Copyrighted Music in Wedding functions: Court orders deposit for Sangeet and Cocktail Parties

The Delhi High Court rules a ₹1 Lakh deposit for Sangeet and Cocktail party music, impacting wedding event licensing. This decision addresses copyright laws and sets a precedent for music usage at private functions, highlighting the legalities of playing copyrighted music and the necessity for obtaining proper licenses. Continue Reading Copyrighted Music in Wedding functions: Court orders deposit for Sangeet and Cocktail Parties

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Key Judgments on Movie Rights Assignments from Madras High Court | BananaIP Counsels' Insights

Key Judgments on Movie Rights Assignments from Madras High Court | Case Notes

In the world of cinema, especially in a country as diverse and film-centric as India, the legal intricacies surrounding movie rights play a significant role in the industry's functioning. From satellite rights to digital rights, the manner in which these rights are assigned or transferred often leads to disputes, necessitating clarity from the judiciary. Here at BananaIP Counsels, we bring to you a collection of recent judgments from the Madras High Court that shed light on such complexities, specifically in…

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OTT Giants File Infringement Suit Against Forty Rogue Websites for Online Piracy

The plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit against 40 defendants seeking a permanent injunction for infringement of their exclusive rights in their original content/work, protected under the Copyright Act of 1957. The defendants are rogue websites that engage in online piracy by acquiring the plaintiffs’ original content and offering access to infringing and unauthorized content available for download and streaming. The Court passed an interim order restraining the forty defendants from hosting, streaming, reproducing, distributing, making available to the public, or…

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Global Music Junction Pvt. Ltd vs Annapurna Films Pvt. Ltd., & Ors.

Case Review: Delhi High Court Upholds Ruling in Global Music Junction Pvt. Ltd vs Annapurna Films Pvt. Ltd., & Ors.

Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of Keshari Lal Yadav and other defendants in a copyright infringement lawsuit brought forward by Global Music Junction Pte Ltd. The Court held that the Plaintiff had exclusive rights to all material created under their agreement prior to its termination, but lacked the ability to protect rights for future works. Continue Reading Case Review: Delhi High Court Upholds Ruling in Global Music Junction Pvt. Ltd vs Annapurna Films Pvt. Ltd., & Ors.

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Delhi HC Summons Triller, PEMRA Raids Cable Operators Over Indian Content, Adeia Inc. & FetchTV Renew IP Licensing Agreement

Delhi HC Summons Triller, PEMRA Raids Cable Operators Over Indian Content, Adeia Inc. & FetchTV Renew IP Licensing Agreement

Stay up to date with the latest news related to copyright infringement, PEMRA raids and IP licensing agreements. Read this post to learn more about Delhi High Court’s summons of Triller in a copyright infringement case filed by Yash Raj Films, PEMRA’s raid on Islamabad cable operators for airing illegal Indian content and Adeia Inc.’s media IP licensing agreement renewal with FetchTV for entertainment services in Australia. Continue Reading Delhi HC Summons Triller, PEMRA Raids Cable Operators Over Indian Content,…

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Weekly Copyright, Media, and Entertainment Law Updates

This week’s copyright, media, and entertainment law updates are as below- Meta Not to Get Safe Harbour Protection for Copyright Infringement In a class action infringement suit brought by JL Cook, a sculptor, against Meta Platforms Incorporation, in Northern California federal court, the judge said that Meta may not be entitled to Safe Harbour Protection. Cook, alleged copyright infringement over his artwork depicting snakes and other reptiles, by enabling promotion and repost of Facebook Ads of counterfeit copies, in spite of…

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Weekly Copyright, Media, and Entertainment Law Updates

This week’s copyright, media, and entertainment law updates are as below- Delhi HC issues summons to Bear Grylls in Copyright Infringement Case The High Court of Delhi issued summons to British television presenter Bear Grylls and others including NBC Universal Inc and its Vice President Tom Shelly, Warner brothers Discovery, OTT platform Hotstar, The Walt Disney, and Net Geo India, on a suit filed by Indian script writer Arrmann Shankar Sharma, who claimed that the former’s show has infringed upon his…

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Weekly Copyright, Media, and Entertainment Law Updates

This week’s copyright, media, and entertainment law updates are as below-   Delhi HC awards Rs 2 lakhs to Microsoft in Copyright Violation Case The  High Court of Delhi has awarded Microsoft Rs 20 lakh in damages in the case of Microsoft Corporation vs Rupesh Waidande, a 12-year-old copyright infringement case. The, holding that that the Mumbai-based company illegally replicated and utilized Microsoft’s copyrighted products, including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and Windows Server, for commercial purposes. This unauthorized installation and use of…

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