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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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 […]
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 […]
A Comprehensive Course on Trademark and Copyright Law – The IP Press (7th December to 21st December 2024)
About the Course Our “Comprehensive Course On Trademarks and Copyrights” is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of Intellectual Property laws, focusing specifically on trademarks […]
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 […]
Controlled Digital Lending and Copyright Law: Navigating the balance between Access and Ownership in the Digital Age
Introduction The e-book market, currently valued at $17.20 billion, continues to expand rapidly, driven by key advantages such as accessibility, affordability, and shareability. This digital […]
Digital Personal Data Protection: A Comprehensive analysis
Introduction The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023[1], which was presented in the Lok Sabha on August 3, 2023, by the Minister of Electronics and […]
The intersection of Copyright Law and Fan made Content
Fan-made Content In today’s technology-driven world, where it is effortless for any individual to become famous or an influencer and have a fanbase of their […]
Storytellers’ Wars: Humans of Bombay v People of India (2023).
The digital storytelling platforms Humans of Bombay (HOB) and People of India (POI) have been engrossed in a legal battle which has created quite a […]
Voice Theft in the Digital Age: Bombay High Court’s Landmark Ruling on AI and Personality Rights
Case: Arijit Singh vs Codible Ventures LLP, COM IPR SUIT (L) NO.23443 OF 2024, Judgement dt. July 26, 2024 Introduction: The Bombay High Court’s recent ruling […]
Mickey Mouse a Copyright Icon to Public Domain Potential : A critical Analysis
Introduction The great Mickey Mouse, the beloved cartoon character whose copyright protection by Walt Disney concluded last December. The imminent transition of Mickey Mouse from […]
The Debate Surrounding Performer’s Rights of Fashion Models
“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way […]