Aditya Dhar’s B62 Studios sued by Trimurti Films Over Unauthorized Use of Songs in Dhurandhar 2
The Indian film industry is currently witnessing a high-stakes legal battle involving one of its most iconic musical legacies. Trimurti Films, the legendary production house founded by the late Gulshan Rai, has officially filed a case in court against Aditya Dhar’s B62 Studios. The crux of this dispute is the alleged unauthorized use of classic […]
MRT Music vs. Rakshit Shetty Copyright Case: Delhi HC Orders to Pay ₹25L for Unauthorized Use of Songs
In a significant development for the Indian entertainment and intellectual property sector, the Delhi High Court recently passed a crucial order regarding the unauthorized use of musical content. The legal battle over Copyright infringement, widely known as the MRT Music vs Rakshit Shetty copyright case, has highlighted the stringent nature of intellectual property laws in […]
Encyclopedia Britannica vs OpenAI Copyright Infringement Case: A New Legal Frontier
The digital era has brought forth a significant clash between traditional knowledge repositories and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. At the heart of this evolution is the Encyclopedia Britannica vs OpenAI Copyright Infringement case, a legal battle that could redefine the boundaries of intellectual property rights in the age of machine learning. Encyclopedia Britannica, […]
Sun TV Files Copyright Case Against CSK over using Jailer and Coolie Music
The intersection of sports marketing and intellectual property rights has taken center stage in Chennai. In a significant legal development, Sun TV Network has initiated a legal battle against Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited. The core of this dispute lies in the alleged unauthorized use of musical compositions from the blockbuster films Jailer and Coolie. […]
Kapoor Family Secures Personality Rights Over Rishi Kapoor’s Name to Prevent Misuse – Reports
In a significant move within the landscape of Indian intellectual property law, the family of the legendary late actor Rishi Kapoor has officially secured personality rights over his name, likeness, and persona. This legal step is designed to safeguard the actor’s legacy posthumously, ensuring that his identity is not exploited for commercial gain without explicit […]
Hera Pheri 3: Madras High Court Raises Questions Amid Ongoing Copyright Infringement
The intellectual property rights (IPR) surrounding one of India’s most commercially successful comedy franchises have become the subject of intense judicial scrutiny. The Hera Pheri 3 copyright case has recently taken a significant turn in the Madras High Court, where Justice Krishnan Ramasamy is presiding over a complex matter of Trademark and patent litigation. The […]
Strategies for Developing and Managing Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Portfolios
In the contemporary legal environment, the strategic oversight of intangible assets is a prerequisite for maintaining a sustainable market position. IP Portfolio management has transitioned from a routine legal function into a core component of corporate governance. By treating intellectual property (IP) as a dynamic asset class, organizations can secure the legal basis for exclusivity, […]
Copyright Protection for AI-Generated Artworks: Legal Perspectives
The rapid proliferation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has fundamentally challenged traditional legal frameworks surrounding IP protection. As AI systems become capable of producing high-fidelity visual art, the global legal community is grappling with a central question: can a non-human entity be recognized as an author under existing statutes? This article explores the current legal […]
Understanding Vicarious Copyright Infringement and How It Works
Copyright infringement usually happens when someone uses another person’s creative work without permission. But not every situation is that straightforward. Sometimes, Vicarious Copyright Infringement occurs because someone else caused it, benefited from it, or had the power to control it — even if they weren’t the ones who directly copied the work. In these cases, […]
EUIPO Introduces Copyright Knowledge Centre to Strengthen Creative Rights in Europe
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) is the EU’s main agency that handles trademarks and designs across all member countries. It’s constantly working on new ways to strengthen creativity, protect rights, and support innovation in Europe. Now, it has added another big initiative to that list—EUIPO Copyright Knowledge Centre. This new online hub brings […]