IP Day Goes Desi: Court Upholds Copyright in Indian Classical Music
In a recent judgement dated April 25, the Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction in favour of the Plaintiff in a copyright infringement suit […]
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Designing Justice in Copyright Collectives: Towards More Accessible Complaint Procedures in Nigeria’s Collective Management Regulations
Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) sit at the heart of the copyright economy, helping creators manage and enforce their rights, collect royalties, and navigate the complex […]
AI and Copyright in Music Industry: A Battle for Creativity and Ownership
Artificial intelligence, as conceptualized by A.M. Turing, involves designing computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence[1]. AI has kindled a creative […]
Delhi High Court Considers Copyright Implications of ChatGPT’s AI Training in ANI v. OpenAI
ANI Media Pvt Ltd filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI through the Delhi High Court after accusing OpenAI of illegally training ChatGPT with ANI […]
When Image is Everything: Unpacking the Morality Clauses in Celebrity Endorsement Contracts
Introduction Celebrity endorsement can be a match made in branding heaven – until a scandal happens. In the era of social media, where a star’s […]
LICENSING V. CO-PRODUCTION: HOW STREAMING PLATFORMS STRATEGIZE DISTRIBUTION OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION Whether we speak of Millennials or of Gen Zs books, music, films and TV Shows remain a constant. From cassettes and DVDs to mobile […]
GHIBLI AI ART AND COPYRIGHT: THE COPYRIGHT DILEMMA OF GHIBLI STYLE CREATIONS AND THE LOOMING LEGAL BATTLES AHEAD
The beginning of use of the artificial intelligence (AI) in the creative space has sparked significant ethical and Legal debates predominantly concerning copyright and licensing. […]
Analyzing the Dynamics of De Minimis Doctrine in Copyright Law
Introduction The new digital age has led to the fostering of increased copyright violations regardless of the nature of work, as a result of which […]
Stolen Stories or Legal Loopholes?: Dissecting the Sky Force Copyright Dispute
Copyright disputes in the film industry are not new, but they continue to test the delicate balance between intellectual property rights and commercial interests. The […]
SRAI’s Registration as a Copyright Society: A Landmark Victory for Indian Screenwriters
The Screenwriters Rights Association of India (SRAI) has been recognized as a Copyright Society under the Copyright Act, 1957 on December 30th, 2024. This marks […]
From Studio to Courtroom: The Copyright Drama Behind ‘En Iniya Pon Nilave’
The recent Delhi High Court ruling in Saregama India Ltd. v. Vels Films International Ltd. & Ors.[1] has reignited the debate over copyright ownership in […]
Gaming the Rankings: Unpacking Defamation and Free Speech in Play Games 24×7 v. Skoch Group
In a digital era where rankings and reviews significantly influence consumer choices, what happens when these rankings are alleged to be biased, defamatory, and self-serving? […]
Copyright and Contract Law at the Forefront: Mercy Chinwo’s Legal Dispute with Former Manager
The Nigerian music industry has become a global sensation,[i] providing a platform for artists to express their creativity and export Nigerian culture. This is even […]
Copyright in the Cosmos: Who Owns the Data Beamed Down from Space?
Introduction Deep into the solar system, NASA’s Perseverance Rover scours the red landscape of Mars collecting rock samples and sending back data across to Earth. […]
The Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge and Copyright Law
Introduction Nowadays, one can rarely watch a Nollywood movie without seeing the magnificent Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge in Lagos, Nigeria. It is a modern marvel that […]
Wedding Bliss or Copyright Miss? Legal Rights to Your Big Day Photos
As the wedding season approaches in India, there’s one thing most couples love perhaps even more than Meethai — is their pictures! But who owns […]
Do Artists Really Own Their Songs: An Analysis in Light of the Taylor Swift Case
If you are a pop fan, it would not be news that in the past year, singer Taylor Swift has been re-recording her old albums […]
DANCE MOVES AND COPYRIGHT LAW: NAVIGATING THE FINE LINE
INTRODUCTION Dance moves can become more than a means of self-expression, in today’s digital age. They can also become cultural phenomena or even viral content […]
Indian Jurisprudence and its evolving Dynamic Injunctions
Case: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. & Ors. Vs. Moviesmod.Bet & Ors., Delhi High Court The Plaintiffs who were leading global entertainment businesses involved in the […]
The Instagram issue of Copyrights: Introduction of the Artificial Intelligence Model
Introduction June 2024 saw not only extreme heat in reality, but also extreme heat in reels! Instagram changed its Privacy Policy (‘Policy’) and now uses […]