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.
Delhi HC orders Meta to take down ‘pirated’ Zee content from Facebook
The Delhi High Court directed Meta to take down multiple Facebook URLs unauthorizedly hosting copyrighted content belonging to Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani issued an…
Ilaiyaraaja wins copyright battle against GV Prakash’s ‘Happy Raj’; Madras HC restricts use of ‘Pothuvaaga En Manasu Thangam’ song
Music maestro has been very strong in protecting the ownership of his compositions, and this has led to many legal battles…
Preity Zinta Moves Bombay High Court Against Deepfakes and AI Abuse
Bollywood actor Preity Zinta has approached the Bombay High Court seeking an omnibus protection order for her personality, digital, and inherent attributes including her face, voice, and likeness—against unauthorized…
Bengaluru Court Re-Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against Actor Prakash Raj
A Bengaluru court has re-issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against actor Prakash Raj in a case concerning allegations that he possessed multiple voter ID cards in violation of Section 31 of…
Bombay High Court Recognises Right to Sue Against AI-Generated Content in personality rights case filed by Preity Zinta
In a significant development for personality rights jurisprudence in India, the Bombay High Court has held that actor Preity Zinta can pursue…
Author: Sunskar Goyal, is a Final-Year, B.B.A., LL.B (Hons.), Student of SVKM’s NMIMS, School of Law, Indore
INTRODUCTION TO ITS CORE FACTS
Spotify and Universal Music Group have signed a new licensing deal. The “landmark” agreement has introduced a paid…
Government Releases Draft Telecommunications Rules for Television and Radio Services Under New Telecommunications Act, 2023
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on June 12, 2026 introduced the draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026 (“Draft Rules”) to consolidate…
Mumbai Court Refuses to Halt OTT Release of Dhurandhar: The Revenge in Copyright Dispute
A Mumbai civil court has refused to halt the OTT release of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, rejecting a writer’s last-minute copyright infringement claim against director Aditya Dhar…
Reliance Industries Ltd moves Bombay High Court to halt release of Carry On Jatta 4
The upcoming Punjabi film Carry On Jatta 4 has landed in legal trouble ahead of its scheduled theatrical release on June 26, 2026. Reliance Industries Ltd. has…
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…
