Copyright Infringement In Movies

Summary

Authors can claim copyright infringement if a movie substantially copies their books unique expression, not just ideas. Key cases include RG Anand v. Delux Films and Eastern Book Company v. D.B. Modak. Other relevant cases are Madhavi Goradia Divan v. Raj Nidimoru and Mirabai Films Pvt. Ltd. V. Siti Cable Network Ltd. These cases emphasize the protection of specific expressions over mere ideas or themes.

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some more specific cases pertaining to infringement based on assumption
Certainly, here are more specific cases related to copyright infringement based on assumptions:
- RG Anand v. Delux Films (*): It was held that there can be no copyright in an idea, subject matter, themes, plots or historical or legendary facts. It’s the specific expression of the idea that is protected.

- Eastern Book Company v. D.B. Modak (*): This case involved the copyrightability of judicial pronouncements. It emphasized the protection of the original expression rather than mere facts or ideas.
- Madhavi Goradia Divan v. Raj Nidimoru (*): The court looked at whether the movie had substantially copied the plaintiff's book and held that there must be a substantial similarity in the expression.
- Mirabai Films Pvt. Ltd. v. Siti Cable Network Ltd. (*): This case dealt with unauthorized broadcasting of a film and emphasized the importance of protecting the owner's rights against substantial copying.
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