IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Good artists borrow, Great artists steal ’ , however no matter how beautifully portrayed, might aptly land you a hefty copyright infringement suit in contemporary times. ” The composer of a musical composition is the exclusive owner of the work’s copyright. INTRODUCTION. Image Source: Shutterstock].

Music 80

Music Copyright Copyright Infringement Moral Rights 80

IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Introduction The media and entertainment industry is a broad and ever-evolving domain that includes several industries, including music, cinema, television, fashion, and more. Copyright and trademark are the most important IP rights in this industry.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Cease and Desist Copyright Law Music 52

TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 28, 2021

“When users search for these films they are redirected to the film on the official streaming platform or to the cinema to buy a ticket. White Rabbit has teamed up with some copyright holders in the regions where it’s available (UK, France, Norway), but not all are not on board yet. Platforms are the past.

Cinema 142

Cinema Ownership Licensing Technology 142

The TTABlog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Text Copyright John L. Lack of Bona Fide Intent: Precedential No. 33: "LOCH MOOSE MONSTER" Fends Off Monster Energy's Lack-of-Bona-Fide-Intent Summary Judgment Motion Nonuse/Specimen of Use: USPTO Issues Examination Guide 1-21: Expungement and Reexamination Proceedings Under the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 Precedential No.

Registration 64

Registration Cinema Trademark Reporting 64

SpicyIP

MAY 4, 2023

Image from here [Long post ahead] In a momentous development, the Bombay High Court made a bunch of important interpretations concerning the rights of the authors of underlying literary and musical works in light of the Copyright (Amendment) Act 2012. The court passed a joint order in Indian Performing Right Society Ltd.

Music 98

Music Copyright Ownership Licensing 98

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so it’s a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. The Court interpreted the clause on ownership of work made during a contract of service (Section 17(c)) to not apply in situations where there is a contract between equals.

IP 124

IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124