Technology, Media and Entertainment laws is one of the core specialization areas of the firm. We specialize in advising on Information Technology law compliances,data protection , privacy, Copyright and trademark laws and licensing and assignment of Intellectual property assets including literary work, musical work or movies. Our lawyers advise on drafting of copyright contracts and licensing of film/ music album/ television program rights between different stakeholders. We also advise broadcasting corporations and copyright societies, authors, producers and artists , music composers or sound recording companies on protecting their rights under Indian laws and represent clients in diverse litigation before Indian courts.
The firm advises the Office of the Controller of Certifying Authorities, Ministry of Information Technology on legal amendments to the Information Technology Rules and Procedures. The firm is also empanelled to advise National Internet Exchange of India, Prasar Bharati, India’sPublic service Broadcaster , All India Radio and Doordarshan.
Karnika Seth , cyberlaw & medial laws expert heads Media laws and Cyberlaws practice area of the firm. She has authored many books/ebooks on the subject including Computers, Internet & New Technology Laws which received the Law Day Award in 2012 from the then Chief Justice of India.
The firm also advises on identity theft , defamation, and other cybercrimes, drafting of terms of use, and other disclaimers, advice on social medial laws , launch of online businesses such as online shopping malls and gaming portals.
Key areas include –
- Data protection
- Privacy laws
- Licensing and assignment of copyrights
- Broadcasting, performers rights
- Copyright issues
- Cyber crime
- Drafting of contracts
- Regulatory compliances
- Franchising
- Software licensing
- Supply agreement/service delivery contarcts
- Dispute resolution
- Domain name disputes
- Litigation
- E-commerce and social media laws
- Product liability law
- Online collaborations and strategic partnerships