Starting your entertainment business? Why you should care about the brand?
By: Tanya Mehta & Anamika Jha Louis Vuitton, Prada, Zara, Hermes, Mc’ Donalds, Gucci, Burger King, Pizza Hut are well-known brands. We may or may not shop from their brands, but they always ring a bell in our ears. Do you know why? It’s due to their excellent branding strategy. Branding for any business (including […]
Why should Indian Creators opt for legal review of their Script?
Recently, I have watched the film, Mimi. I felt good to see the advising law firm of the production house got a flattening credit in the opening slate! Umm, lawyers are also getting acknowledged! However, as a lawyer, I remain uncomfortable throughout the film. It is a highly engaging film. I loved the humour elements, […]
A Curious Case of Telegram: Privacy or Piracy?
By: Tanya Mehta I want to start this article on a somewhat personal note. I am a recent law graduate with a keen interest in the subject of intellectual property laws. Since I spend my days working and reading about copyrights, trademarks and other intellectual property laws, my eyes automatically tend to focus on words […]
Do you need a permission to create a script/film based on a life of a dead personality?
Suppose you want to write a script or make a film on the life of a dead celebrity, what kind of rights do you have to acquire? Do you need any permission from the legal heir of the deceased celebrity to create the biopic/script? Do you still need consent if you are merely inspired by […]
A Battle of Creativity Vs. Control! Analysis of Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2021
The Government of India has decided to amend Cinematograph Act 1952 (The Act). It has asked different stakeholders to give their feedback on the proposed amendment, Cinematograph Act Amendment Bill 2021 (Bill). This amendment has started tremendous debates in the industry. Why is the film industry so concerned with this amendment? How is the amendment […]
Are you planning to start an entertainment startup? First, Understand IT Rules 2021
By Anamika Jha & Tanya Mehta In the past few years, India has seen tremendous growth in the Information & Technology sector. The Internet has reached the remotest corners of the country. It is a strong force connecting the world one megabit per second! Today we can stay connected to each other from the comforts […]
John Doe Order – Know the legal instrument to curb piracy!
By– Ms. Krishma Shah (Senior Associate, A&P Partners) The recent release of Salman Khan starrer āRadhe ā Your Most Wanted Bhaiā and the subsequent acts of piracy by a handful, makes us revisit and reiterate the importance of āJohn Doe/ Ashok Kumarā orders to protect our Intellectual Property Rights. For the unversed, the superstar Salman […]
Transform āItā: How to Legally Use a Copyrighted Work?
By Ms. Tanya Mehta and Ms. Anamika Jha We often come across movies and songs having a character humming a song from an album that is not a part of the film or an extract read from a novel. In reality shows, we can see the use of parody more than often. Several questions may […]
Essential Legal Tips for Independent Filmmakers!
Filmmaking is not just a business but emotion and craft. As a media and entertainment lawyer, I frequently interact with passionate Indie Filmmakers. They may not have an adequate budget. However, they have a solid vision to make artistic and creative films within a limited budget. In the last decade, we have seen a sharp […]
Can you use call recording as an evidence in a Court (Video)?
Let us assume a scenario that you are a screenwriter. You have written a pitch bible for a producer. There is no written agreement. However, your producer has orally agreed to pay you INR 2,00,000/- for the project. Now, after you have done your job, the producer has denied the payment. What will you do? […]
