Iprmentlaw Blog

The Iprmentlaw Blog, published by Iprmentlaw, focuses on intellectual property rights and related legal developments in India. It covers court rulings and regulatory updates on copyright, trademark, and personality rights, including disputes involving film, music, and digital content. The blog reports on legislative and policy changes affecting copyright licensing, AI and copyright intersections, and digital media regulations. It also addresses issues related to online content accessibility, piracy, counterfeit goods, and enforcement actions by courts. The blog highlights significant cases from various Indian high courts and the Supreme Court, reflecting ongoing trends in IP litigation and rights management.

Makers of Tamil Movie ‘Karuppu’ Issue Apology and Remove Dialogue Disputing Ilaiyaraaja’s Copyright

Following a legal notice, the production team behind the film Karuppu formally apologized to music maestro Ilaiyaraaja and confirmed they have removed a meta-dialogue mocking music licensing

Calcutta High Court rules Vodafone Idea cannot use songs as caller tunes without copyright society licence

The Calcutta High Court held that Vodafone Idea cannot commercially exploit copyrighted songs as caller tunes without obtaining licences from the relevant copyright society.

Kartik Aaryan seeks protection of personality rights against unauthorised use

Kartik Aaryan has approached the Bombay High Court seeking protection of his personality rights against alleged unauthorised commercial exploitation in the digital space. He has instituted a suit against multiple