Vashu Bhagnani calls court relief in Tips Music dispute a “victory for all producers”: Report Vashu Bhagnani has welcomed the interim protection granted to Puja Entertainment in its ongoing legal dispute against Tips Music over the alleged unauthorised use of Bollywood intellectual property rights. The matter involves the rights linked to several popular films, including Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1, Biwi No. 1, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa and Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai. The dispute also concerns the proposed release and exploitation of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai starring Varun Dhawan. According to an ANI report, in statements issued through his legal team, Bhagnani said the court’s “status quo” order applies to all films, songs, and music rights mentioned in the suit. According to the producer’s lawyer, “I believe they have not gone through the court order carefully. The order clearly states that the entire music rights, songs, and films mentioned in the plaintiff's suit are covered under the ‘status quo’ order. ”The statement further added that actors, filmmakers, producers, and technicians associated with the matter may also have to respond before the court. “Certainly, all actors, director David Dhawan, producers, technicians, and every other person involved in the matter will have to appear before the Court and submit their reply; otherwise, they may be liable to face contempt of court proceedings,” the lawyer stated. Bhagnani’s legal team described the... #Bade_Miyan #Vashu_Bhagnani #Puja_Entertainment #interim_protection #Tips #Tips_Music #Bollywood_intellectual #Report_Vashu #protection_granted #alleged_unauthorised
Tips denies allegations made by Puja Entertainment in legal dispute, calls them ‘malicious’ and ‘misconceived’ Tips Music Limited has responded to the allegations made by Vashu Bhagnani’s Puja Entertainment in an ongoing legal dispute over music and intellectual property rights. Recently, Puja Entertainment approached a Bihar court claiming that its films, songs, and other copyrighted content were allegedly being used and commercially exploited without proper permission by Tips. The court granted interim protection and directed the parties involved to maintain status quo in the matter. Reacting to the allegations, Tips issued an official statement denying the claims and asserting that it is the lawful owner of the music rights involved in the dispute. The statement said, “While formal copies of the order are awaited, Tips clarifies that it is the rightful owner of the music rights in question, supported by valid and binding agreements between the parties. Tips has openly and legitimately exploited these rights for nearly three decades in full compliance with the applicable laws. ”The statement continued, “The claims made by PEIL (Puja Entertainment India Limited) are strongly disputed and appear to be malicious, misconceived, and intended to tarnish the reputation and goodwill of Tips. Tips remains fully confident in defending its rights before the appropriate courts and shall take all necessary legal steps to protect its interest and ownership of rights. ”The matter is cu... #Entertainment #Vashu_Bhagnani #intellectual_property #Puja_Entertainment #Puja #Tips #misconceived’_Tips #Entertainment_India #Tips_denies #Entertainment_approached
Puja Entertainment court order seen as landmark moment for producer rights; protection of film IP and legacy rights takes centre stage In a significant development, on May 6, Puja Entertainment (India) Ltd. has secured interim protection from the Hon’ble Court of Civil Judge (Senior Division)-I, Katihar, Bihar. The proceedings were initiated against Tips Music Limited and other connected parties, including those associated with the films mentioned in the case. The court has directed the parties to maintain status quo regarding the alleged unauthorized use and commercial exploitation of Puja Entertainment’s films, music catalogues and underlying intellectual property rights. The order is being viewed not merely as an interim legal relief for one production house, but as an important moment for the larger producer community. The matter concerns rights connected to some of Puja Entertainment’s well-known films, including Coolie No 1 (1995), Hero No 1 (1996), Biwi No 1 (1999), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa (2000) and Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001). It also concerns the proposed release and exploitation of the upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. As things stand, the film remains subject to the interim status quo and protective orders passed by the court. According to Puja Entertainment, the company approached the court after discovering alleged unauthorized exploitation, monetization and commercial use of its films, music rights, sound recordings ... #Entertainment #centre_stage #significant_development #Senior_Division #Civil_Judge #Puja_Entertainment #Hon’ble_Court #Puja #Entertainment_court #interim_protection
