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Delhi HC rules against Pocket FM in 'Yakshini' copyright case
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The Delhi High Court has dismissed Pocket FM’s plea seeking an interim injunction against Disney+ Hotstar’s parent company, Novi Digital Entertainment, over alleged copyright violations of its web series ‘Yakshini’. The bench highlighted that the suit was filed only a day prior to the release of the video series on Hotstar without any concrete evidence of copyright infringement.
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Pocket FM seeks Rs 85.7 Cr in damages from KuKu FM; rival calls charges motivated
Entrackr
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14d ago
Medial
The ongoing legal dispute between audio platforms Pocket FM and Kuku FM reached the Delhi High Court on Thursday, with both sides presenting detailed arguments over alleged copyright and trademark violations. Pocket FM has sued Mebigo Labs, which runs Kuku FM, for allegedly copying five of its audio series and is seeking Rs 85.7 crore in damages along with a permanent injunction on the use of its content formats, titles, and artwork. During the virtual hearing, both sides presented their arguments in detail. Pocket FM alleged that Kuku FM has been copying its content for over four years, including shows, thumbnails, episode formats, and overall presentation, to mislead users and draw away its audience. It also pointed to past legal actions that led to content takedowns or temporary relief. In response, Kuku FM denied the broad allegations and told the court that the five disputed series involve significant research and analysis. The company asked for at least two weeks to file a detailed reply. Kuku FM also alleged that Pocket FM’s repeated legal actions are motivated and are timed to disrupt investor and public confidence, especially as the company is preparing for a potential IPO. The court took this into account but focused on the current copyright claims. Acknowledging the complexity of the dispute, the court directed Kuku FM to submit its written response within two weeks. The court also asked the company to provide a Chartered Accountant (CA) certificate detailing the revenue earned from the five allegedly infringing series since their prospective launch dates. Until further notice, Kuku FM has also been restrained from releasing any new episodes of the said shows. The next hearing is scheduled for August 29. The court said that both parties had presented a “balanced approach” in their arguments and decided not to issue any immediate directions on takedowns or relief, allowing the legal process to progress further. This isn’t the first legal clash between the two companies. Since 2022, they’ve filed multiple cases against each other. One was settled in December 2022, after Pocket FM accused KuKu FM of publishing audio summaries of books it held exclusive rights to. More recently, on May 30 this year, the Delhi High Court issued an injunction against KuKu FM in another case filed by Pocket FM, which alleged that KuKu FM had copied its original content, including a voiceover urging listeners to “aage ki kahani ke liye, log in kariye Pocket FM par,” directly mimicking Pocket FM’s format.
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ANI vs OpenAI: Delhi HC to hear India’s first GenAI copyright suit on 21 Feb
Livemint
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5m ago
Medial
The Delhi High Court will start hearings in February 2024 on ANI Media's lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it used ANI's copyrighted content to train its language models without permission. This case could significantly impact AI regulation and copyright laws in India. ANI seeks ₹2 crore in damages and an injunction against OpenAI. The case's outcome might set precedents for AI-related copyright disputes and influence India's future AI legislation and international governance.
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Meta's functioning worse than government dept, Delhi HC asks platform to put house in order
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The Delhi High Court criticized Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, for its inadequate response to a media group's plea against the blocking of its Instagram page. The court commented that Meta's functioning was worse than that of a government department. The bench warned Meta to put its house in order or face consequences. The case involves TV Today Network's complaint of copyright violation and the constitutionality of the IT Rules. The court directed Meta to address the media group's complaint appropriately and schedule further hearings. Failure to do so could result in a negative order against Meta.
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Delhi HC Appoints Arbitrator For Ashneer Grover-BharatPe Dispute
Inc42
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11m ago
Medial
A dispute has arisen between BharatPe and its ex-employee, Ashneer Grover, over allegations of confidentiality breach. The Delhi High Court has appointed an arbitrator to handle the case, with proceedings to be conducted under the rules of the Delhi International Arbitration Centre. BharatPe had sought an injunction against Grover for sharing confidential information related to the company.
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People use WhatsApp for privacy, company tells Delhi HC: ‘That goes, we exit India’
Hindustan Times Tech
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1y ago
Medial
WhatsApp argued in Delhi High Court against India's IT Rules 2021, which require message traceability. The platform emphasized that its 400 million Indian users value its privacy features, particularly end-to-end encryption. WhatsApp's lawyer stated that compliance would force them to exit the Indian market, as no other country has implemented such rules. The case challenges the infringement on fundamental rights.
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MakeMyTrip Trademark Case: Delhi HC allows Google & Booking.com to resume adwords
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The Delhi High Court has removed the injunction on Google and Booking.com to use registered trademarks as keywords on the Google Ads program. MakeMyTrip had filed a copyright infringement case against the two companies, alleging that Booking.com had been bidding on the trademarks associated with MakeMyTrip in Google Ads. The court found that MakeMyTrip could not claim exclusive rights on the basis of the Trademark Act and that Booking.com's use of the keywords was unlikely to mislead users. This decision follows a recent restraining order against Dialmytrip, also initiated by MakeMyTrip.
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OpenAI asks Indian court to throw out book publishers challenge in copyright battle
Economic Times
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5m ago
Medial
OpenAI is seeking to dismiss a legal challenge in India from book publishers alleging copyright infringement by its ChatGPT. The publishers argue ChatGPT reproduces unlicensed book content, harming their business. OpenAI contends that it only utilizes publicly available data from platforms like Wikipedia, thus adhering to fair use principles. This legal case, pivotal for AI regulation in India, involves numerous publishers and media outlets, with hearings set in New Delhi. It's part of broader global copyright disputes against AI.
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Delhi HC junks plea by startups ,broadcasting bodies against CCI over delayed hearing
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
The Delhi High Court has rejected pleas by the Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) and Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) against the Competition Commission of India (CCI) over the delayed hearing of their case against Google's billing policy. The court stated that since the CCI has already scheduled a hearing for February 21, the petitions have become invalid. ADIF and IBDF had sought interim relief against Google's Play Store delisting threat due to non-compliance with its billing policy. The case has seen little progress since May 2023.
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Pocket FM claims global listener base of 130 million
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Pocket FM, the audio streaming platform, has reported over 130 million global listeners and 75 billion minutes of content streamed in 2023. The platform achieved more than 100,000 hours of content, with users spending over 115 minutes daily. Over 20 million transactions were recorded in 2023. Revenue highlights include 13 audio series crossing Rs 10 crore and 25 series collecting Rs 5 crore. Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru were the most active cities, with 31.4% of consumption during leisure time. Pocket FM predicts audio series rising to prominence in entertainment.
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Unravelling the Humans of Bombay copyright clash
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Brandon Stanton, founder of Humans of New York (HONY), criticized Humans of Bombay for filing a copyright infringement lawsuit against a similar platform. Stanton, seen as a pioneer of the storytelling movement, expressed discontent with the lawsuit, stating that Humans of Bombay should not sue others for something he had forgiven them for. The controversy arose when Humans of Bombay initiated legal action against its competitor, People of India, for allegedly replicating their storytelling approach and violating copyright. The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing for the case on October 11.
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