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Madras High Court Rejects Applications filed by Netflix in Copyright Infringement Suit instituted by Wunderbar Films Private Limited Over Nayanthara Documentary

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Madras High Court Rejects Applications filed by Netflix in Copyright Infringement Suit instituted by Wunderbar Films Private Limited Over Nayanthara Documentary by Krunal Mehta, Associate Partner, Karen Koya, Associate Dispute/ Applications filed by Netflix: In a recent ruling, the Hon’ble Madras High Court has dismissed 2 (two) Applications filed by Los Gatos Production Services India LLP (“a…

Proposal for stricter Anti – Tobacco Rules for OTT Platforms

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Proposal for stricter Anti – Tobacco Rules for OTT Platforms By Raashi Vaishya, Associate and Anushree Rauta, Partner Proposal for Stricter Anti-Tobacco Rules for OTT Platforms: Will Your Next Binge-Watch Start with a Warning? Imagine you are about to binge-watch your favourite series on your preferred OTT (Over-The-Top) platform. You have your snacks ready, you…

Fast Tracking Patents Grants in India

ArticlesNovember 13, 2024362Views 0Likes 0Comments

Fast Tracking Patents Grants in India By Ms. Ragini Shah, Partner and Ms. Natasha Menon, Associate Obtaining a patent grant can be a meticulous and time-intensive procedure. In India, the grant of a patent may typically span from 3 to 4 years[1]. However, the Indian Patent Act, 1970 ("the Act") encompasses certain provisions that can significantly…

Calcutta High Court’s Royalty Decision

ArticlesOctober 8, 2024341Views 0Likes 0Comments

Calcutta High Court’s Royalty Decision By Neha N More, Senior Associate Introduction: On 17th May, 2024, the Calcutta High Court delivered a landmark judgement marking a significant advancement in protecting author's rights in India by affirming their entitlement to statutory royalties as laid down under the Copyright Act, 1957 (“Copyright Act”)[1]. The underlying works, such as…