Nayanthara Dhanush copyright battle escalates

The copyright battle between Nayanthara, Dhanush, and Wunderbar Films is escalating in the Madras High Court over the alleged unauthorized use of behind-the-scenes clips. The court asserted its jurisdiction and waived pre-suit mediation, citing the urgency of the matter. Wunderbar is now arguing that they own the copyright not only over performance rights but also over the characters and costumes. The court's reasoning for urgency seems to borrow concepts from trademark law, causing some confusion. The question of copyright in fictional characters and costumes is also being debated, with previous Indian case law providing ambiguous guidance. The court is expected to address these complex issues in the upcoming hearing regarding interim relief. Read more here.