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Commercial Use of Instagram Music Can Trigger Copyright Liability

Corporate Law : Using Instagram’s free music in business promotions is treated as commercial use. The key takeaway is that companies must obtain...

February 1, 2026 858 Views 0 comment Print

Beyond Human Creativity: Legality of AI-Generated Content under Indian Copyright Law

Corporate Law : Examines whether works created using generative AI meet India’s legal standards of originality and authorship under existing cop...

January 6, 2026 1464 Views 0 comment Print

Can A LOGO Be Copyrighted? Logo Copyright Process

CA, CS, CMA : Learn how to copyright your logo in India. Understand the difference between copyright and trademark protection for logos and step...

March 31, 2025 1758 Views 0 comment Print

Personality Rights, Copyright And Trademark Law in Celebrity Branding

Corporate Law : Explore the intersection of personality rights, copyright, and trademark laws in India, focusing on celebrity branding, legal fram...

February 24, 2025 1998 Views 0 comment Print

Is a Sanyasi (Renunciate) Entitled to Own Copyright in Literary Works?

Corporate Law : Delhi High Court in The Bhakti Vedanta Book Trust India v. Www.Friendwithbooks.Co (CS(COMM) 88/2021 & I.A. 78/2023) marks a signif...

November 18, 2024 1734 Views 0 comment Print


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Patent Fees for Start-ups, MSMEs, Women Entrepreneurs reduced by 80%

Corporate Law : Ministry of Commerce & Industry Simplified Patent and Copyright Registration helping India become an innovation hub : Shri Piy...

August 19, 2021 3192 Views 0 comment Print

False Copyright website

Corporate Law : It has come to the notice of the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry that a websit...

October 8, 2016 916 Views 0 comment Print

Emami settles dispute over 'Zandu Balm' song

Finance : Emami Ltd, the owner of Zandu Balm, today said its copryright infringement dispute with the production company of Salman Khan star...

September 24, 2010 1125 Views 0 comment Print

Reliance Big Entertainment challenged levy of service tax on sale of copyrights of movies and other artistic works in HC

Service Tax : Anil Ambani Group firm Reliance Big Entertainment has challenged levy of service tax on sale of copyrights of movies and other art...

July 9, 2010 840 Views 0 comment Print

Media companies filed petition against imposition of service tax on copyright services

Service Tax : PVR Pictures, Balaji Telefilms, Yash Raj Films and UTV Motion Pictures have moved the Delhi High Court against the government's re...

July 9, 2010 627 Views 0 comment Print


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Broadcast Rights Income Not Royalty Without Copyright Transfer

Income Tax : The Tribunal clarified that granting limited broadcast rights without rights to modify or exploit content does not constitute roya...

December 29, 2025 399 Views 0 comment Print

Patna HC Refuses Bail in Copyright Violation for Selling Duplicate FMCG Products

Corporate Law : High Court denied pre-arrest bail to a trader found selling fake branded goods without GST invoices, holding such acts cause finan...

October 21, 2025 1632 Views 0 comment Print

SC Clarifies Copyright vs Design for Industrial Works

Corporate Law : SC sets framework distinguishing copyright from design protection for industrial drawings, impacting IP law. Clarifies Section 15(...

April 25, 2025 1392 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Stays ED’s Property Attachment in Copyright Case

Corporate Law : Madras High Court stays ED's provisional attachment of director S. Shankar's property in a PMLA case related to copyright infringe...

April 8, 2025 375 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Permanently Blocks Rogue Websites Streaming Disney Hotstar Content

Corporate Law : In a landmark ruling, Delhi High Court permanently restrains 50 rogue websites from illegally streaming Disney Hotstar shows and m...

October 7, 2023 1227 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2021

Corporate Law : 1. Short title and commencement. - (1) These rules may be called the Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2021. (2) They shall come int...

March 30, 2021 7257 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2019

Corporate Law : The following draft of certain rules to amend Copyright Rules, 2013 is hereby given and the draft will be taken into consideration...

May 30, 2019 1227 Views 0 comment Print

Inclusion of internet broadcasting organisations under Copyright Act, 1957-Reg.

Corporate Law : Whether the internet broadcasting companies come under the purview of Statutory Licensing as per provisions of section 31D of the ...

September 5, 2016 1753 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in Copyright Act

Commercial Use of Instagram Music Can Trigger Copyright Liability

February 1, 2026 858 Views 0 comment Print

Using Instagram’s free music in business promotions is treated as commercial use. The key takeaway is that companies must obtain licences to avoid copyright infringement.

Beyond Human Creativity: Legality of AI-Generated Content under Indian Copyright Law

January 6, 2026 1464 Views 0 comment Print

Examines whether works created using generative AI meet India’s legal standards of originality and authorship under existing copyright law.

Broadcast Rights Income Not Royalty Without Copyright Transfer

December 29, 2025 399 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal clarified that granting limited broadcast rights without rights to modify or exploit content does not constitute royalty income. The ruling underscores the distinction between copyright transfer and mere broadcast reproduction rights.

Patna HC Refuses Bail in Copyright Violation for Selling Duplicate FMCG Products

October 21, 2025 1632 Views 0 comment Print

High Court denied pre-arrest bail to a trader found selling fake branded goods without GST invoices, holding such acts cause financial loss to the State and endanger consumers.

SC Clarifies Copyright vs Design for Industrial Works

April 25, 2025 1392 Views 0 comment Print

SC sets framework distinguishing copyright from design protection for industrial drawings, impacting IP law. Clarifies Section 15(2) application.

Madras HC Stays ED’s Property Attachment in Copyright Case

April 8, 2025 375 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court stays ED’s provisional attachment of director S. Shankar’s property in a PMLA case related to copyright infringement.

Can A LOGO Be Copyrighted? Logo Copyright Process

March 31, 2025 1758 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to copyright your logo in India. Understand the difference between copyright and trademark protection for logos and steps for registration.

Personality Rights, Copyright And Trademark Law in Celebrity Branding

February 24, 2025 1998 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intersection of personality rights, copyright, and trademark laws in India, focusing on celebrity branding, legal frameworks, and challenges.

Is a Sanyasi (Renunciate) Entitled to Own Copyright in Literary Works?

November 18, 2024 1734 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court in The Bhakti Vedanta Book Trust India v. Www.Friendwithbooks.Co (CS(COMM) 88/2021 & I.A. 78/2023) marks a significant development in this area, addressing whether a sanyasi (renunciate) can hold copyright over literary works created by them.

How To Protect Your Youtube Channel From Copyright Infringements/Claims

July 16, 2024 1635 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to protect your YouTube channel from copyright infringements and claims with our comprehensive guide on intellectual property rights and legal safeguards.

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