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We cannot stop Yakshini, says the Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has denied Pocket FM’s request for an interim injunction against Novi Digital’s television series “Yakshini.” Pocket FM claimed copyright infringement, citing similarities with its audio series. The court ruled that “Yakshini,” a mythological character, cannot be exclusively claimed by Pocket FM and that the case did not demonstrate sufficient evidence of copyright violation. Continue Reading We cannot stop Yakshini, says the Delhi High Court

July 2, 2024 IP AI Reporter Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property 0Comment 578Views 0Like

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MRF’s Trademark Muscle Secures Victory in Dispute Against Powermax

The Madras High Court ruled in favor of MRF Limited in a trademark and copyright infringement case against Powermax Rubber Factory and Powermax Tyre, granting a permanent injunction and awarding nominal damages. The court found Powermax’s use of similar logos likely to cause consumer confusion and mislead the public. Continue Reading MRF’s Trademark Muscle Secures Victory in Dispute Against Powermax

July 1, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 481Views 0Like

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Warner Bros. dries up the Doodstream.com!

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court ordered Doodstream.com to remove infringing content related to Warner Bros. and comply with Indian laws. The court emphasized the platform’s role in incentivizing piracy and the necessity for stricter compliance measures. Continue Reading Warner Bros. dries up the Doodstream.com!

June 11, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law, Privacy / Data Protection 0Comment 1216Views 3Likes

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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 418Views 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 1122Views 0Like

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Copyrighted Music in Restaurants, Unlicensed Movies, and Storytelling Platforms

Through this blog post, we bring to you three copyright cases relating to ground licensing, movie licensing, and copyrights relating to storytelling platforms. While the licensing cases cover the consequences of using unlicensed and unauthorized copyrighted works, the storytelling platform case throws light on what is copyrightable and copying what amounts to infringement. Continue Reading Copyrighted Music in Restaurants, Unlicensed Movies, and Storytelling Platforms

January 8, 2024 BananaIP Reporter Case Reviews, Copyrights, Intellectual Property 0Comment 662Views 0Like

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Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story- Injunction

Bombay High Court Grants Dynamic Injunction in Copyright Infringement Suit against Instagram Account Holders

Introduction BananaIP is pleased to report on a recent copyright infringement case that has captured the attention of the entertainment industry. In a legal battle initiated by the producers of the highly acclaimed web series, Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, the Bombay High Court has issued a significant ruling. The court granted a dynamic injunction against 32 Instagram account holders and unknown parties, commonly referred to as John Doe defendants. This article provides an overview of the case and…

May 19, 2023 BananaIP Reporter Case Study, Copyrights, Intellectual Property 0Comment 1577Views 0Like

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Case Review: Delhi High Court Upholds Ruling in Global Music Junction Pvt. Ltd vs Annapurna Films Pvt. Ltd., & Ors.

Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of Keshari Lal Yadav and other defendants in a copyright infringement lawsuit brought forward by Global Music Junction Pte Ltd. The Court held that the Plaintiff had exclusive rights to all material created under their agreement prior to its termination, but lacked the ability to protect rights for future works. Continue Reading Case Review: Delhi High Court Upholds Ruling in Global Music Junction Pvt. Ltd vs Annapurna Films Pvt. Ltd., & Ors.

January 30, 2023 BananaIP Reporter Copyrights, Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law 0Comment 3260Views 0Like

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We cannot stop Yakshini, says the Delhi High Court

MRF’s Trademark Muscle Secures Victory in Dispute Against Powermax

Warner Bros. dries up the Doodstream.com!

Ad Agency sues Jindal Steels for Copyright Infringement

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

Delhi High Court issues injunction against Software Piracy

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

Copyrighted Music in Restaurants, Unlicensed Movies, and Storytelling Platforms

Case Review: Delhi High Court Upholds Ruling in Global Music Junction Pvt. Ltd vs Annapurna Films Pvt. Ltd., & Ors.

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