Bhavpreet Singh Soni

Corporate Lawyer and Partner Sonisvision | IIM | LLM | Intellectual Property and Franchisee Model Consultant | Building Brands | Ex- VP- BNI | Ex -Educator Bada Business, lawSikho | Angel and Seed Investor

Broadcasting Rights in India: A Complete Guide to Sports Copyright and Online Streaming

Sports broadcasting rights in India have become some of the most valuable commercial assets in the entertainment and media industry. With television networks, OTT platforms, digital publishers and sports organisations competing for exclusive media rights, major sporting events—particularly cricket—generate enormous commercial value. But an important legal question arises: Who owns the right to broadcast a

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rademark Scams and Fraudulent Notices: What Every Business Owner Should Know

Introduction Trademark registration is an important step in protecting a business’s name, logo, slogan, product identity, and overall brand. However, with the increasing number of trademark applications and registrations, trademark scams and fake registration notices have also become a growing concern for businesses in India. Business owners may receive emails, letters, WhatsApp messages, SMS alerts,

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Copyright Moral Rights in India: Section 57, Attribution & Integrity Explained

Moral rights of authors under Indian copyright law protect the personal and reputational connection between an author and their creative work. Unlike economic rights, which primarily concern the commercial exploitation of copyright, moral rights protect the author’s identity, reputation and relationship with the work. In India, moral rights are principally recognised under Section 57 of

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Digital Copyright and Online Piracy in India: Laws, Remedies & Legal Protection

Introduction The rapid growth of the internet, digital content platforms, streaming services and social media has transformed the way copyrighted works are created, distributed and consumed. At the same time, it has made online copyright infringement and digital piracy in India easier and faster than ever before. Movies, music, television programmes, books, software, live sports

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Protect Your Product’s Look: The Importance of Design Registration in India

A product’s appearance can be one of its most valuable commercial assets. From a uniquely shaped chair or bottle to a distinctive smartphone accessory, automobile component, jewellery piece, or packaging design, visual appearance can play a major role in how consumers recognise and choose a product. In a competitive marketplace, businesses often invest substantial time

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AI Voice Cloning in India: Copyright, Personality Rights and Privacy Laws

Introduction Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way audio and digital content is created. One of the most significant developments is AI voice cloning, a technology capable of reproducing a person’s voice, tone, cadence, accent and vocal characteristics with remarkable accuracy. While AI voice cloning has legitimate applications in entertainment, accessibility, education and digital media,

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What Happens When Someone Uses Your Patent Without Permission in India?

A patent gives an inventor a valuable legal right to control the use of a patented invention. But obtaining a patent is only one part of protecting an invention. The real value of a patent often depends on the ability of the patent owner to identify unauthorised use and take effective legal action against infringement.

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Copyright Licensing: How Creators Can Legally Allow Others to Use Their Work

Copyright gives creators valuable legal rights over their original works. However, owning copyright does not mean that the creator must keep the work exclusively for themselves. A copyright owner can allow another person or business to use the work while continuing to retain ownership. This is generally done through a copyright licence. Copyright licensing is

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Demon Hunter vs Netflix: Trademark Dispute Over KPop Demon Hunters Explained

Filed: August 18, 2026Court: Central District of California, USA Introduction Trademark disputes often involve businesses fighting over brand names, logos, products, or services. But the latest Demon Hunter trademark dispute involving Netflix presents a particularly interesting legal battle between a long-established Christian metal band and one of the world’s largest entertainment companies. The 25-year-old Christian

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Copyright on YouTube: How Creators Can Avoid Copyright Strikes and Protect Their Videos

YouTube has transformed the way people create, publish, and share content. Today, anyone can become a YouTube creator, build an audience, and monetize videos. However, creating content for YouTube also comes with important legal responsibilities—especially when it comes to copyright law. Using someone else’s music, video footage, photographs, graphics, movie clips, television content, or other

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