icon Naama Ramayanam - Song Usage Query in Film

Greetings, My name is Vinay, and I am a filmmaker from Karnataka. We are an independent filmmaking team and we are making our first film. In the feature film, there is a particular scene which requi


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There is a potential possibility of objection from the different sections of society once the film is released with the song which may even liable you to face legal consequences for violation of the provision of the Intellectual Property Laws that includes the Copyright Act, 1957, the Trademark Act, 1999, the Patent Act, 1970, the Design Act, 2000 etc. So, it's better and safer to get permission from the concerned authority or organization before releasing the film with the song whi ...ReadMore

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icon Regarding approval needed for publishing blog post

I have recently written a blog post and have shared the insights of person without revealing their identity with their consent. No where I have not mentioned about her work or her organization. Shoul


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It's important to consider the content of your blog before posting it, especially when it involves discussing individuals or companies. Writing positive content is generally acceptable, but negative or damaging content could lead to legal repercussions under the Copyright Act, 1957. It's advisable to avoid disclosing sensitive information about internal processes, projects, or documentation without proper authorization. In some cases, signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) may b ...ReadMore

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icon Our app users may use for entertainment purpose

Can we use 20 to 25 second video clips from a Bollywood movie/video. These clips will be uploaded in our app and our app users may use it for entertainment purpose

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2 months ago


A. Dear Client,

Using a portion of a video clip from social media for commercial purposes through your own applications without authorization could lead to a violation of Intellectual Property Laws, specifically the Copyright Act. If the creator becomes aware of this unauthorized use, it may result in legal consequences, potentially leading to convictions and penalties.

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icon Legal liability for witnessing abuse in India

I met a girl online who told me that she is being financially and mentally abused by her brother, who lives in Japan. She gives him all her money and he still demands more. She doesn't want to do anyt

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2 months ago


A. Dear Client,

To provide accurate assistance, more information is needed about your issue. Consider utilizing our paid consultation service for a detailed discussion on the matter.

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icon Character certificate

If only complaint is filed but no fir or case registered against a person. Will it affect character certificate?

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9 months ago


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When a written complaint is filed in a Police Station against a person, said complaint is recorded either as General Diary or FIR based on the nature and contents of the complaint. So, once a complaint is registered and recorded, the concerned PS is dutybound to investigate the complaint and dispose of the complaint noting down the reason or ground of disposal. Sometimes, that recorded piece of evidence may be called on by the Court or other investigating authority to prove a cause ...ReadMore

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A. Dear Sir,
Your question is very shortcut and the abbreviation “IPR” it is not extended. It is better to re-write your question and submit again for effective legal advise.

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icon Copyright issue in providing solution of a textbook

If I publish my video solutions of all mathematical questions, of any textbook and sell it. Does it amounts to copyright infringement under the Copyright Law? . Note: 1) Question number (and not ques

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11 months ago


A. Dear Sir,
Yes, definitely it is infringement of copyrights of such text books. If your business is small scale nobody will care but if it is roaring business then you have to face trouble.

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icon Ownership of agricultural land

One of My mother's brother ran away from home some 30 years ago and is still missing now my mother wants to claim the ancestral agriculture land which was on his name there was no will and her father

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11 months ago


A. Dear Sir,
Your mother can file partition suit by giving last resided address of her missing brother and then take paper publication and there after suit will be decreed ex-parte.

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icon Family property dispute

My grandfather passed away ..he has 3 daughters my dad is only son .myself one daughter one son ..Now can we ask share in property it is my grandfather self owned property.. will my brother and dad ha


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You have no rights during the lifetime of your father. Please see the following:
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What does the grandparent's property law in India state? Does the grandson own the right to the property?
All property's owned by a Hindu person devolves onto his class one legal heir's.

Now to the specific scenario's in ur example (for sake of convenience I'm presuming your grandfather has only one legal heir)

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icon Regarding startup

I want to know if I take pictures of the products that i want to retail online myself, will lead to copyright infringement or not? (Manufacturers are not contacted regarding it. And the goods are purc


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It doesn't infringe any copyrighrt since u r not manufacturing on the said brand. But you are selling the same brands in the same packet.

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