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JioStar takes Zee to legal mediation over alleged repeated Bollywood film telecasts worth millions

JioStar takes Zee to legal mediation over alleged repeated Bollywood film telecasts worth millions

JioStar, Reliance and Disney’s Indian media venture, has moved to legal mediation against Zee Entertainment, alleging Zee broadcast Bollywood films JioStar says it holds rights to. The dispute follows earlier legal action: Zee sued JioStar in April over copyrighted music use. JioStar’s filing claims Zee repeatedly aired 12 films around 20 times, including major stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan. Zee says any broadcasts were inadvertent, with no damages liability.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
US judge pauses Anthropic $1.5 billion author settlement demanding answers on fees and payouts

US judge pauses Anthropic $1.5 billion author settlement demanding answers on fees and payouts

A US federal judge has delayed final approval of Anthropic’s proposed $1.5 billion settlement with authors over alleged book piracy used to train its Claude AI. At a hearing in San Francisco, Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin asked lawyers for more details, particularly around attorney fees and payments to lead plaintiffs, calling the deal the largest known US copyright settlement. Earlier, now-retired Judge William Alsup found fair use but said Anthropic violated rights by storing over 7 million pirated books.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026

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Meta ordered to pay Italian publishers for news snippets in EU court landmark setback

Meta ordered to pay Italian publishers for news snippets in EU court landmark setback

Meta Platforms has lost a major legal fight in Europe after the EU’s highest court ruled that it must compensate Italian publishers for using snippets from news articles. The decision strengthens the stance of Italian regulators and gives publishers a clearer path to recover investments, setting a significant precedent for how platforms handle news content across the EU.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
Dua Lipa sues Samsung for 15 million over alleged TV box image misuse

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for 15 million over alleged TV box image misuse

Pop star Dua Lipa has sued Samsung Electronics, accusing the company of using her image on television packaging without permission. She is seeking at least $15 million in damages and alleges violations spanning copyright, trademark, and publicity rights. Samsung has not commented on the ongoing case, leaving the claims to play out in court.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
Delhi HC orders Zee and JioStar music dispute mediation and blocks use of Zee licensed works

Delhi HC orders Zee and JioStar music dispute mediation and blocks use of Zee licensed works

The Delhi High Court has sent a music copyright dispute between Zee Entertainment and JioStar India to mediation, directing both sides to pursue an amicable settlement. Zee had alleged unauthorized use of its music. Until mediation concludes, the court barred JioStar from using Zee’s licensed works, with the next hearing set for July 23.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
Prada faces a new firestorm in India over Kolhapuri designs and damage control

Prada faces a new firestorm in India over Kolhapuri designs and damage control

Prada’s latest collection has sparked a fresh controversy in India over Kolhapuri designs, reviving a debate that began a year ago after allegations of copying. Now, as the luxury label tries to manage the fallout, its steps are coming under intense scrutiny, highlighting how quickly cultural and design disputes can escalate online and in public discourse.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026

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Avatar Actress Sues James Cameron and Disney Over Unauthorized Likeness Use

Avatar Actress Sues James Cameron and Disney Over Unauthorized Likeness Use

An Indigenous actress, Q’orianka Kilcher, has filed a lawsuit alleging James Cameron and The Walt Disney Company used her likeness without authorization in the Avatar franchise. Variety reports the complaint includes claims of unauthorized depiction tied to the actress’ identity. The case could put spotlight on how blockbuster franchises license or replicate real people’s images.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 7 May 2026
Zee Entertainment sues Reliance Disney for alleged music copyright breach seeking 3 million damages

Zee Entertainment sues Reliance Disney for alleged music copyright breach seeking 3 million damages

Zee Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against the Reliance-Disney joint venture, alleging it continued using Zee’s copyrighted music without permission after existing licensing agreements expired. Zee is seeking $3 million in damages, underscoring intensifying disputes over content and intellectual property rights across India’s fast-evolving media market.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Publishers sue Meta and Mark Zuckerberg claiming he personally okayed AI book copying

Publishers sue Meta and Mark Zuckerberg claiming he personally okayed AI book copying

Publishing giants and author Scott Turow have sued Meta and Mark Zuckerberg, alleging the company used millions of copyrighted books without permission to train its AI model Llama. The suit claims infringement occurred without compensation, while Meta says it will fight aggressively, arguing that training on copyrighted material can qualify as fair use.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
Major publishers sue Meta in Manhattan over alleged AI training copyright theft

Major publishers sue Meta in Manhattan over alleged AI training copyright theft

Major publishers have filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms in Manhattan federal court, accusing the company of using millions of books and journal articles without permission to train its artificial intelligence model, Llama. The plaintiffs are asking for monetary damages and class action status, signaling a fresh and fast-growing front in copyright fights over AI training data.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026

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Zee sues Nykaa in Delhi HC over alleged Instagram reels music copyright misuse

Zee sues Nykaa in Delhi HC over alleged Instagram reels music copyright misuse

Zee Entertainment Enterprises has filed a Delhi High Court suit against Nykaa, alleging the beauty ecommerce firm used Zee’s copyrighted Hindi songs in Instagram reels to promote products without proper permission. Zee argues Meta licensing covered only non commercial use, while Nykaa’s promotional content targeted its follower base. The company seeks ₹2 crore in damages, with the next hearing set for May 26.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Inc42 on 5 May 2026
Zee sues Nykaa over alleged song copyright misuse in Instagram reels seeking 210000 damages

Zee sues Nykaa over alleged song copyright misuse in Instagram reels seeking 210000 damages

Zee Entertainment has sued Nykaa, alleging the beauty retailer used Zee’s copyrighted songs in Instagram reels to promote products. Zee is seeking damages worth $210,000. Nykaa’s lawyer told the court that the disputed links have been removed, and the matter has been scheduled for further hearing on May 26.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
Warner Chappell goes direct in India empowering songwriters through global rights systems now

Warner Chappell goes direct in India empowering songwriters through global rights systems now

Warner Chappell Music has launched direct publishing operations in India, replacing sub-publishing with a full local setup. The company says the change will give Indian songwriters deeper access to WCM’s global network and rights-management systems as India’s music market accelerates. Jay Mehta will lead the unit, covering recorded music and publishing across India and nearby South Asian markets.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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