Copyright Office invites objections / suggestions to registration of SRAI

The Copyright Office of India has recently issued a public notice inviting objections / suggestions from general public and stakeholders in respect of the registration application of Screenwriters Rights Association of India (#SRAI) as a Copyright Society under the provisions of section 33 of the Copyright Act, 1957 (available here https://lnkd.in/fnSDM3Z). Continue reading “Copyright Office invites objections / suggestions to registration of SRAI”

Bombay High Court grants injunction in favor of owners of copyright of the song “Keh Doon Tumhe”

The Bombay High Court in a recent judgment has granted injunction in favor of owners of copyright of the famous song “Keh Doon Tumhe” [#KehDoonTumhe] against its unauthorized use in a remixed version in the Defendant’s film. Continue reading “Bombay High Court grants injunction in favor of owners of copyright of the song “Keh Doon Tumhe””

Advertising Standard Council of India (ASCI) issued guidelines for ‘Celebrities In Advertising’

Celebrities have a substantial amount of influence on the audiences and are majorly responsible for portraying a positive outlook of the brand to increase its sale as the celebrity’s opinion about a brand is perceived to be a personal opinion of that celebrity. Continue reading “Advertising Standard Council of India (ASCI) issued guidelines for ‘Celebrities In Advertising’”

The Copyright Office of India Increases digital presence #digitization

The Copyright Office of India vide a recent notification has communicated its decision to publish on its websites on a monthly basis the following: Continue reading “The Copyright Office of India Increases digital presence #digitization”

Supreme Court stays operation of judgment by the Delhi High Court, which struck down section 24(5) of PPVFRA

Supreme Court of India has stayed operation of the Delhi High Court judgment, which struck down section 24(5) of the Protection of Plant Varieties & Farmers’ Rights Act [#PPVFRA], till the next hearing. Continue reading “Supreme Court stays operation of judgment by the Delhi High Court, which struck down section 24(5) of PPVFRA”

Guidelines for issuance of certified copies by Trademark Registry notified by High Court

The Delhi High Court has recently issued directions to Registrar of Trademarks for maintenance of trademark records and issuance of their certified copies. Continue reading “Guidelines for issuance of certified copies by Trademark Registry notified by High Court”