The Government of India has decided to amend Cinematograph Act 1952 (The Act). It has asked different stakeholders to give their feedback...

By Anamika Jha & Tanya Mehta In the past few years, India has seen tremendous growth in the Information & Technology sector. The Internet...

This post deals with understanding legal instruments called 'John Doe Order' to curb piracy in light of recent order by Madras HC.

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

Filmmaking is not just a business but emotion and craft. As a media and entertainment lawyer, I frequently interact with passionate Indie...

There can be any dispute where you might want to put reliance on call recording. Know the legal tips to use a call recording as evidence!

Hello everyone, Welcome to another episode of 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙠! In this episode, we are going to discuss a simple but contusion...

Welcome to the first episode of attorney talk. This step is a new initiative of attorney for creators. After receiving constant...

Hello, my creative friends! In this article, we are decoding a document that may give sleepless nights to the creative community! Yes, I...

WhatsApp has recently updated its privacy policy. Subsequently, it has given us a take it or lose it offer. This step created huge...

So finally, we all are ready to bid audio to this roller coaster year! This year locked us all in our rooms with our phones. Hence,...

Contractual exploitation of authors/screenwriters/lyricists is an open secret in our country. We rarely come across an agreement between...

The Registrar of copyright has started public consultation to amend the Copyright Act. The previous amendment to the Act in the year 2012...

The notification dated 9th November 2020 from Cabinet Secretariat (the Notification) is giving sleepless nights to the creative community...

Everything starts with a simple idea! The idea forms the base of our media and entertainment industry. However, we cannot deny the fact...

Can a producer claim ownership based on work for arrangement merely by making certain payment to the writer? Read this article to understand

This article is a continuation of our last article. In this article, we shall explore the question regarding significance of registration.

I agree that selecting a title of your film /script is not an easy job. You apply immense caution while choosing a title of your...

Hello readers, You might have faced challenges in reviewing and negotiating your contract with production houses and other entities. In...

Analyzing substantial similarities is a crucial aspect in copyright infringement claim. Lets understand this legal principle!