Tag: Copyright Infringement

Jasleen Royal’s Fight for Creative Rights: A Battle against Unauthorized Use in the Music Industry

INTRODUCTION On March 12th Singer-composer Jasleen Royal filed a case of copyright infringement and unauthorized usage against music label T-Series, lyricist Raj Ranjodh, and singer Guru Randhawa in the Bombay High Court. The case is related to her original musical composition in the song called “All Right”. It began when she composed some pieces for … Continue reading Jasleen Royal’s Fight for Creative Rights: A Battle against Unauthorized Use in the Music Industry

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Analysis of The TMKOC Case: John Doe Orders and their Necessity in the Entertainment Industry

Introduction TMKOC which stands for Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma is one of the most reputed and long-running TV Shows. It occupies a very special place in people’s hearts as it is a sitcom based on ordinary -middle-class people and depicts situations to which people can relate. The show was created by Asit Kumarr Modi and … Continue reading Analysis of The TMKOC Case: John Doe Orders and their Necessity in the Entertainment Industry

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The Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Copyright Infringement

INTRODUCTION Copyright infringement is one of the most persistent problems in intellectual property law today. Because it has become easier than ever to access digital content, unauthorized use of copyrighted materials has skyrocketed exponentially in a very short period of time. Copyright infringement happens when persons use or reproduce a work without acquiring consent from … Continue reading The Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Copyright Infringement

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Idea-Expression Dichotomy in Copyright: Judicial Rulings and Merger Doctrine

Abstract Idea expression is the fundamental principle of copyright. This is also given in TRIPS, WIPO Copyright Treaty. Through this article, we will discuss the concept of Idea expression dichotomy, merger doctrine, and Scenes a Faire. We will also discuss the reasoning of the court while deciding the matter of idea-expression dichotomy. We will see … Continue reading Idea-Expression Dichotomy in Copyright: Judicial Rulings and Merger Doctrine

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Unlocking Public Domain: Mickey’s Future After Winnie The Pooh’s Legacy Of Blood And Honey

Introduction Once upon a time there lived a princess named Cinderella, once radiant in beauty in her voice, her walk, beauty all around her. She met a prince fell in love, got married and lived happily ever after. Till 2046. But why till 2046?  Because the shield (Copyright) protecting her ended and now she is … Continue reading Unlocking Public Domain: Mickey’s Future After Winnie The Pooh’s Legacy Of Blood And Honey

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What Constitutes a Groundless Threat under Section 60 of the Copyrights Act, 1957?

Groundless threat, as the name suggests, is a threat to an alleged infringer by the copyright claimant, without actually instituting any suit or action against the infringer. The Copyright Act, of 1957 (herein referred to as “the Act”), provides for civil as well as criminal remedies to an aggrieved party against acts of infringement. By … Continue reading What Constitutes a Groundless Threat under Section 60 of the Copyrights Act, 1957?

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Bombay High Court Allows Release Of The Film “I Love You” Pending Reply By The Defendants

“I love you” is a Hindi movie that is directed by Nikhil Mahajan which is set to be released on 16 June, 2023 on Viacom 18’s OTT platform. The plaintiff, Lions Gate India LLP through their counsel filed an interim application no. 15729 of 2023 in Commercial IP Suit no. 15713 of 2023 seeking an … Continue reading Bombay High Court Allows Release Of The Film “I Love You” Pending Reply By The Defendants

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A Critical Analysis On The Determination Of Copyright Infringement In Sound-Alike Songs With Reference To “Ed Sheeren Vs Sami Chokri

Introduction Humans and music have been entwined from the beginning of time. Various kinds of expression are subject to an identical criterion for copyright infringement. However, because of its distinctive characteristics, musical expressiveness presents significant difficulties for courts adjudicating infringement issues. Contrary to literature or physical manifestations of art such as paintings and sculptures, music is … Continue reading A Critical Analysis On The Determination Of Copyright Infringement In Sound-Alike Songs With Reference To “Ed Sheeren Vs Sami Chokri

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Samir Kasal V. Prashant Mehta & Ors: Decrypting The Conundrum Conflux Of Copyright And Confidentiality Over Cricket

Introduction The multifaceted pursuit of undue capitalistic gains has for decades posed a colossal threat to intellectual autonomy, the daunting effects of which ruthlessly trickled down to the burgeoning infringement of innovation in the past. In furtherance of such interest, the absence of a definite judicial advertence that paralleled immunity against such allied transgressional oversights … Continue reading Samir Kasal V. Prashant Mehta & Ors: Decrypting The Conundrum Conflux Of Copyright And Confidentiality Over Cricket

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Copyright Protection For Fictional Characters

Introduction Intellectual Property Rights are the legal rights vested with an investor to protect his invention, provided that it satisfies the criteria of non-obviousness, global novelty, and industrial or commercial application for some time. They give exclusive rights to the creator. Originally, only patents, trademarks, and industrial designs were protected. Now, a wider meaning has … Continue reading Copyright Protection For Fictional Characters

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