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Renounced Riches, Not Rights! Court upholds Sanyasi’s copyrights

The Delhi High Court ruled in favor of Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, upholding Srila Prabhupada’s copyrights despite his status as a Sanyasi. The court decreed that Srila Prabhupada’s intellectual property rights were valid and had been rightfully assigned to the Trust. Continue Reading Renounced Riches, Not Rights! Court upholds Sanyasi’s copyrights

June 3, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property 0Comment 598Views 2Likes

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Authors, Copyright and Royalty Share : The Calcutta High Court gives clarity

The Calcutta High Court’s landmark decision in Vodafone v. Saregama clarifies the royalty rights of authors of literary and musical works. The ruling states that authors are entitled to royalties regardless of when their works were created or the nature of copyright ownership transfers. Continue Reading Authors, Copyright and Royalty Share : The Calcutta High Court gives clarity

May 30, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property 0Comment 982Views 0Like

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Premier Injunction for the Premier League : Viacom18 knocks out IPL Pirates with Dynamic+ Injunction

Viacom 18 Media Private Limited obtained a groundbreaking Dynamic + injunction from the Delhi High Court against rogue websites broadcasting pirated IPL matches. This legal victory ensures real-time protection of Viacom’s exclusive broadcasting rights. Continue Reading Premier Injunction for the Premier League : Viacom18 knocks out IPL Pirates with Dynamic+ Injunction

May 7, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law 0Comment 833Views 1Like

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Kannada Lyricist Hamsalekha Wins Copyright Case Against Saavn

The Karnataka High Court ruled in favour of lyricist Hamsalekha in a copyright dispute against Saavn. Saavn argued that Hamsalekha doesn’t have the right to sue because he assigned his rights to IPRS, a copyright society. The Court disagreed as Hamsalekha retained the right to claim authorship and seek proper attribution even if IPRS licensed his works. Continue Reading Kannada Lyricist Hamsalekha Wins Copyright Case Against Saavn

May 4, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property 0Comment 868Views 0Like

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Ad Agency sues Jindal Steels for Copyright Infringement

An advertising agency, Wieden+Kennedy, sued Jindal Steel for copyright infringement. Wieden+Kennedy claims Jindal Steel’s commercial copied their work product, despite not paying for the full project. The court found some similarities but didn’t rule on infringement. Since the contract included arbitration clause, the court directed the parties to settle through arbitration and asked Jindal Steel to deposit a security sum to prevent the commercial’s broadcast. Continue Reading Ad Agency sues Jindal Steels for Copyright Infringement

April 27, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property 0Comment 1184Views 0Like

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Are you playing it Safe? Court encourages settlement in a music licensing case.

Unlicensed music played at sporting events can lead to copyright infringement lawsuits. This blog post explores a case where the event organizer blamed sponsors for the music, highlighting the complexities of copyright compliance during large events. Continue Reading Are you playing it Safe? Court encourages settlement in a music licensing case.

April 18, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property 0Comment 417Views 0Like

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Delhi High Court issues injunction against Software Piracy

Software giant Bentley Systems successfully obtained an injunction from the Delhi High Court against a company for copyright infringement of its software programs. This case highlights the legal recourse available to software companies in India to protect their intellectual property. Continue Reading Delhi High Court issues injunction against Software Piracy

March 9, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property, Open Source Licensing, Software 0Comment 724Views 0Like

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Court orders Meesho to display Seller Information and comply with Ecommerce Rules

The Delhi High Court recently ordered Meesho, a popular e-commerce platform, to display full seller information and comply with E-Commerce rules. This decision comes after a copyright infringement case filed by a clothing brand, Abhi Traders, against Meesho and several unknown sellers who were using Abhi Traders’ copyrighted designs and images without permission. The Court highlighted the importance of e-commerce platforms taking responsibility to prevent copyright infringement and ensuring transparency by displaying seller information. Continue Reading Court orders Meesho to…

March 5, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Copyrights, e-Commerce Law, Intellectual Property 0Comment 1121Views 0Like

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Use of Music in Salons and Ads

Recent court decisions in India underscore the growing enforcement of music copyrights, with significant implications for businesses using copyrighted music without permission. Continue Reading Use of Music in Salons and Ads

February 27, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property 0Comment 397Views 0Like

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Another dynamic plus order to curb online piracy from the Delhi High Court

Delhi High Court cracks down on piracy! In this case, the Court granted an injunction against 28 rogue websites pirating Universal Studios content. The injunction covers not just existing websites but also future versions and new ones that may arise. This applies to future Universal Studios content as well. ISPs and domain name registrars were ordered to block access and provide details of owners. Continue Reading Another dynamic plus order to curb online piracy from the Delhi High Court