The Firm has handled landmark copyright cases in the publishing industry, broadcasting industry and entertainment industry, amongst others
The Firm has been representing various clients in a large number of leading copyright matters involving copyright in databases, entertainment laws, compulsory licensing FMCG industry, software etc. in civil suits before various Courts including the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and the Hon’ble Delhi High Court and actively represents clients before the Copyright Office and the Intellectual Property Appellate Board
The Firm participated as a stake-holder and made representations before the Parliamentary Standing Committee regarding the Copyright (Amendment) Bill, 2010. And, regularly addresses representations on behalf of its clients to the Government of India on various issues pertaining to Copyright laws
The Firm also handles Criminal complaints relating to piracy
Leading Copyright Media Cases:
Eastern Book Company and Ors. Vs. D.B Modak and Anr.- Copyright in Head notes and corrections/additions made to judgments of Courts
Super Cassettes vs. Entertainment Network India Ltd. – Grant of compulsory licenses for Sound Recording to Radio Channels
Pepsi Co. Inc. Ors. Vs. Hindustan Coca Cola Ltd. Anr.- disparagement in advertising and copyright in slogans
JCB India Limited vs. Action Construction Equipment Ltd. &Anr. – No copyright in drawings of Construction Back Hoe Loaders
The Chancellor Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford vs. Narendra Publishing House &Ors. – Transformative work, fair-use
Zee Entertainment vsSaregama – infringement of negative rights in sound recordings
IndiaTV Vs. Yashraj Films – ‘de minimis’ use is fair dealing
India TV vsJanasri News – Infringement of rights in the format/get-up/artistic work of a television show
Zee Entertainment Enterprises vs Ron D’Souza – John Doe action against music piracy over the internet
Copyright Prosecution & Advisory Work
Registration of Copyright
Filling Compulsory License applications
Appeals against the orders of the Registrar of Copyright
Rectification of Copyright
Copyright Assignment & Licensing
General advisory work related to copyright issues
Media Law Practice
Represents major television & radio channels in respect of content & licensing related issue
Represents leading media houses regarding contractual disputes
Represents various broadcaster regarding content regulatory issues before press Council of India, National Broadcasting Standard Authority and Broadcasting Content Complaints Council
Represents various clients in sports broadcasting issues before various forums
Advises major broadcasting regarding content related agreements
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