Delhi HC refers Zee-JioStar music copyright dispute to mediation, bars platform from using Zee's licensed worksZee Entertainment and JioStar India are heading to mediation to resolve a music copyright dispute. Zee sued JioStar for alleged unauthorize...
08 May, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
In 1928, Walt Disney Lost the Rights to Oswald the Lucky Rabbit: That Realization Established the Foundation for Mickey Mouse and DisneyA business setback in 1928, when Walt Disney lost control of his Oswald the Lucky Rabbit character, unexpectedly sparked the creation of Mi...
02 May, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Brands lawyer up before using movie characters in adsCompanies are increasingly seeking legal counsel to navigate the complexities of using popular movie characters in advertising. Brands are ...
31 Mar, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated artwork can't be protected by Copyright, ruled US court JudgeArtificial Intelligence (AI) generated artwork can't be copyrighted, ruled a United States District Court Judge.
22 Aug, 2023, 01.47 AM IST
Kuku FM settles case with Pocket FM in audiobooks casePocket FM had obtained an exclusive license to make audio adaptations of Hindi translations of certain popular books like Rich Dad Poor Dad...
03 Jan, 2023, 07.15 PM IST
Madras HC admits maestro Ilayaraja's plea in copyright case of his musical workThe application arose out of a civil suit from the music maestro.
05 Apr, 2022, 08.47 AM IST
China regulator bars Tencent from exclusive rights in online musicThe Chinese government has been stepping up antitrust actions in recent months against the country's large tech companies, including a reco...
25 Jul, 2021, 06.57 PM IST
Kangana Ranaut moves Bombay HC against copyright infringement FIR filed by Mumbai PoliceThe actress, in her petition, also challenged the magistrate's order to lodge an FIR.
25 Jun, 2021, 05.58 PM IST
'Didda' vs 'Manikarnika Returns' copyright case: HC offers relief to film producer till July 1Author Ashish Kaul had filed an FIR against Kamal Jain, Kangana & others for cheating.
09 Jun, 2021, 11.00 AM IST
Court to cops: File case against Kangana on copyright complaintAshish Kaul, the author of Didda: The Warrior Queen of Kashmir, which has been translated into Hindi as 'Kashmir Ki Yodhha Rani Didda' has ...
12 Mar, 2021, 06.21 PM IST
Income from distribution rights is not royalty: ITATAs per the details of the case a US based company had provided exclusive distribution rights to an Indian company. The Indian company could...
09 Dec, 2020, 05.00 PM IST
Delhi High Court imposes Rs 10 lakh fine on Ram Gopal Verma for remaking 'Sholay'The judgement was delivered on a lawsuit filed by Sascha Sippy, son and grandson of original Sholay's producers Vijay Sippy and G P Sippy.
01 Sep, 2015, 12.20 PM IST
Soft drink giant PepsiCo wins trademark case over 'Aquafina'Pepsico India Holdings Pvt Ltd has won a legal battle in the Delhi High Court over the trademark 'Aquafina' used for its packaged drinking ...
19 Jun, 2014, 04.19 PM IST
Pepsico India wins trademark battle over packaged waterThe court also awarded damages to the tune of Rs 5 lakh to Pepsico India on account of illegal activities of Aqua Mineral (India).
10 Jun, 2014, 05.43 PM IST
- Left backs out, demands 'formal consultation' on Copyright Bill
It is not going to be smooth sailing for human resource development minister Kapil Sibal's Copyright (Amendment) Bill.
22 Dec, 2011, 03.28 AM IST
- TV broadcasters protest changes in Copyright Bill
Television broadcasting companies have opposed last minute changes introduced in the Copyright Amendment Bill, 2010, which has led to telev...
31 Aug, 2011, 06.34 AM IST
- Biyani pegs Future on publishing
After multi-format retailing and fashion brands, Kishore Biyani seems to be betting big on book publishing. Biyani’s Future Group is negoti...
16 Oct, 2006, 02.17 AM IST