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 […]
Thai Songwriter Leading the Fight for Stronger Copyright and Music Artists’ Rights
Revolutions in law and industry are nothing new, but every major change begins with someone brave enough to start it. That’s exactly what’s happening in Thailand’s music scene, where songwriter Jace Payackapan copyright protection is stepping forward to strengthen and secure fair treatment for artists. Her efforts are gaining global attention, especially because the music […]
How to File for Copyright Registration in India
Intellectual Property (IP) is one of the most valuable assets for individuals and businesses, and among the different forms of IP, copyright is the most common. Unlike patents or trademarks, Copyright Registration in India is automatically granted as soon as an original work is created — meaning you don’t necessarily need to register it to […]
Delhi High Court Backs A.R. Rahman in Veera Raja Veera Song Copyright Battle
Another major case has reached the Delhi High Court, and this time it involves two big names connected to India’s entertainment and legal circles. The matter is an A R Rahman copyright news. Recently, the Court set aside a temporary injunction order against A.R. Rahman, one of India’s most celebrated and talented music composers. The […]
Kapil Sharma Show Faces ₹25 Crore Legal Notice for Using Baburao Character From The Hera Pheri Producers
One more iconic Indian film is making headlines. The case of the Hera Pheri Baburao Legal Notice is turning heads now. Hera Pheri and its franchise are among the most loved films in Indian cinema, widely regarded as an all-time classic. Known for its unforgettable characters and timeless comedy, the movie continues to hold a […]
Copyright Infringement vs Fair Use: Definitions, Examples, and Legal Guide
Copyright is often considered one of the most confusing areas of intellectual property (IP) law, largely because of the concept of fair use. Fair use creates exceptions where certain uses of copyrighted material, even without the creator’s permission, are not treated as infringement. This makes the line between copyright infringement and fair use difficult to […]
Hong Kong Signs MoU with WIPO to Share Landmark IP Judgments Globally
A major development has just taken place in the world of intellectual property (IP). On September 1, 2025, Hong Kong signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to share its most important IP court rulings through WIPO Lex-Judgments, the UN’s global database of landmark decisions. Hong Kong Signs MoU […]
Baby Shark Copyright Fight Ends: Pinkfong Triumphant, Wright Regretful
One of the world’s longest-running copyright disputes and fights of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) over a children’s tune has finally reached its conclusion. South Korea’s Supreme Court, on August 14, 2025, handed down its final decision in the six-year legal struggle surrounding the global phenomenon “Baby Shark,” concluding the conflict between Jonathan Wright (Johnny Only) and […]
Relief for Thalapathy Vijay: Madras HC Refuses Ban on TVK Party Flag in Trademark Dispute
In a recent development in the Thalapathy Vijay party flag case in trademark dispute, the Madras High Court, on August 18, 2025, rejected an application seeking a temporary injunction against the use of Vijay’s party flag. Vijay and his newly launched political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), and a charitable trust claiming ownership of a […]
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