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Being a public figure/celebrities comes with their own fair share of problems, though invasion of privacy tops the check list. The act of misappropriation of personality...

The copyright office has sought stakeholder inputs on making amendments to India's copyright law. In this blogpost we look at some of the areas in which the law could potentially be amended.

The Advent of Artificial intelligence (“AI”) has taken its shape and form in nearly all the sectors, contributing either directly or indirectly to the Indian economy. It has now moved from a topic of revolution to an issue for discussion and more so a reason for restructuring the existing legal regimes. One such sector where AI has settled itself is that of music industry or broadly putting it, the creative industry, amid the growing characterization of the Indian economy as an ‘orange economy,’ driven by creativity, culture, and intellectual property.

Have you inherited, collected or are in possession of any books, statues, coins, manuscripts, sculptures etc.?

If a singer, at a concert, was to sing in a melodious way under indian copyright act, in an impromptu manner, i.e., there were no prior existing lyrics or melody...

For past few months, one of the major debates and conflicts under the copyright laws of India, is with respect to the question "Whether online-internet platforms are covered under the scope of Section 31D of the Copyright Act 1957?

Have you ever pondered over the fact that why any YouTube channel while reviewing any movie mutes that portion of the video where the music or song is played?

Ambience is one of the main factors that are kept in mind while eating out, either when relaxing at a local coffee shop or dining in a restaurant or having a party or enjoying a special event.

In an endeavour to promote India as a filming destination and increase investments from foreign filmmakers in India, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) on 18 May 2022 announced two new schemes aimed at...

Do you know that in the year 2005, the popular music track identifying application, "Shazam", assigned its "Audio Recognition technology"

Common law courts have come to recognize that parody serves a unique social purpose, though this value is often recognized only in the most abstract terms and without much discussion.

The above matter was referred to the CJEU for a preliminary ruling along with questions as to the scope of EU laws on sampling.

The rapid growth of short-form content has transformed social media marketing in India. Platforms such as Instagram have become indispensable tools for brands seeking consumer engagement through reels, influencer campaigns and promotional videos. As per 2025 data, almost 80 percent of marketing professionals integrated Facebook and Instagram into their digital marketing campaigns.

Every great product launch begins with a spark i.e. an idea that promises to change how people live, work, or feel. But between ideation and introduction...

With online platforms dominating the content circulation around the world, the ambit of protection granted to such platforms becomes an essential issue.

Sound recording law is a combination of copyright, contract, privacy and new technology regulation. The law on sound recordings has undergone a major change due to the evolving music market and technological developments that have accelerated over the years. This article discusses the legal framework of IP rights in sound recordings as provided by the Copyright Act, 1957 with a special focus on ownership, assignment, licensing, and commercial exploitation of IP rights in sound recordings.

Art in its myriad forms, has been the cornerstone of human civilisation since its very inception. Historically, it has shaped the socio-economic and cultural heritage of mankind. In the forthcoming pages...