Media and Entertainment

Media and Entertainment

The past decade and a half has seen a steep rise in the spheres of media, entertainment and advertising. Both national and international players are involved in India’s thriving market for entertainment in all its forms. Media law is a multi-disciplinary morass of ADR, Intellectual Property protections and transactions, data protections, technology, commerce and digital forensics. Our young team is familiar with all of these spheres, and will assist and advise you in making the most of your assets in the media fields.

Similarly, the video game industry has shown steady (and sometimes exceptional) growth since the mid-2000s, with the demand for fresh entertainment being constant in the market. These games cover people from all age groups using all sorts of devices, from mobile phones to gaming consoles. Needless to say, with strong emphasis on creativity, visuals and technology, games are a sector saturated with various forms of IP. At PA Legal, we do our best to make sure that you get the most out of your creative game development- be it a game for mobile, PC, browsers or more specialized consoles.

Media Acquisition: Negotiations for acquiring media assets for various forms of entertainment for television, film, traditional publication, music, or outdoor events. We also provide services for the acquisition of pre-existing works for adaptations and transformative works.

Media Proliferation: We handle the negotiations for the licensing, distribution and syndication of your media property on various platforms. This includes publication advice for traditionally or digitally published media. In addition, our team of IP experts are always available to strategize an IP management plan for you, with our aim towards maximized monetization.

Digital Media Management: A significant amount of media content these days is digital in nature. Our team helps you aim the content of your original media towards the needs of the market. We also help in navigating media content distribution through various digital platforms and serving notices to protect your content from online piracy.

Our Blogs

Challenges and Concerns under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025

Challenges and Concerns under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025

Since the passing of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (the Act), which aims to focus on...
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The New Gaming Act of India : Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025

The New Gaming Act of India : Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025

If you are into online money games like Poker Baazi or Dream11, here is news for you, the Central Government...
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Who Owns a Patent?

Who Owns a Patent?

Do you know who actually owns a patent? Many people assume that the inventor automatically owns the rights, but that’s...
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The Critical Mistake to Avoid Before Showcasing Your Product at a Tradeshow

The Critical Mistake to Avoid Before Showcasing Your Product at a Tradeshow

Tradeshows are an incredible opportunity for innovators to showcase their latest products, attract potential investors, and network with industry leaders....
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Budgeting the Patent Process: A Strategic Approach for Innovators

Budgeting the Patent Process: A Strategic Approach for Innovators

One of the biggest concerns innovators face when working on a patent project is budgeting. The costs can seem overwhelming, leading...
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What’s New in the Revised 2025 CRI Guidelines? (Part 2)

What’s New in the Revised 2025 CRI Guidelines? (Part 2)

CRI Guidelines We have already discussed the origins and evolution of the CRI guidelines in our last post, as well...
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What’s New in the Revised 2025 CRI Guidelines? (Part 1)

What’s New in the Revised 2025 CRI Guidelines? (Part 1)

The Story So Far India's software patent journey began in 1999 when Parliament introduced Section 3(k) of the Patent Act,...
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Patent Pending: More Than Just a Gimmick

Patent Pending: More Than Just a Gimmick

In my experience, many inventors come to me excited to get a “patent pending” status for their invention. Perhaps they’ve...
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4 Things to Keep in Mind While Drafting a Patent

4 Things to Keep in Mind While Drafting a Patent

Take this scenario. You’ve been working on an invention and it is finally at the stage where it can be...
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Top 3 Mistakes Innovators Make That Cause the Loss of Patent Rights

Top 3 Mistakes Innovators Make That Cause the Loss of Patent Rights

Imagine this scenario- you’ve been working on an invention for a while. It’s taken you a lot of effort, and...
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Why Do The Majority of Successful Innovators Conduct a Patentability Search?

Why Do The Majority of Successful Innovators Conduct a Patentability Search?

Have you ever filed a patent application that got refused? This is a very common occurrence. Generally speaking, more than...
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How to Get A Patent Granted in 5 Simple Steps

How to Get A Patent Granted in 5 Simple Steps

Ever tried to get a patent granted? If you have, you probably know how complex and long winded the process...
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Patent Thickets in the Software Industry

Patent Thickets in the Software Industry

Introduction In his paper titled ‘Navigating the patent thicket: Cross licenses, patent pools, and standard setting’, US Economist and Professor...
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Case Law: Ramya S. Moorthy V. Registrar of Trade Marks And Others

Case Law: Ramya S. Moorthy V. Registrar of Trade Marks And Others

Introduction The Madras High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in the case of Ramya S. Moorthy vs. Registrar of...
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Patents Simplified: Retinal Prosthesis

Patents Simplified: Retinal Prosthesis

Background   The first recorded attempt to restore sight to the blind took place in 1968 when doctors G. S. Brindley...
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Why is Patent Protection Granted for 20 Years?

Why is Patent Protection Granted for 20 Years?

Patents and Patent Terms "Invention" refers to a technological solution to a particular issue. A patent is a document that...
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How Can You Effectviely Build a Patent Portfolio?

How Can You Effectviely Build a Patent Portfolio?

A patent portfolio is like a treasure chest of ideas and inventions. It’s a collection of patents that you or...
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7 Reasons Behind the Surge in Patent Filings and Grants in India

7 Reasons Behind the Surge in Patent Filings and Grants in India

India saw a 15.7% rise in patent filings in 2023, ranking 6th worldwide in WIPO's World Intellectual Property Indicators Report. ...
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How Do the Changes in India’s Patent Rules Help Startups and R&D Departments?

How Do the Changes in India’s Patent Rules Help Startups and R&D Departments?

India has quickly become an important player in the global intellectual property (IP) field, showing its dedication to encouraging innovation...
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5 Things You Should Know About Signify’s Product Recall for Patent Infringement

5 Things You Should Know About Signify’s Product Recall for Patent Infringement

Ever wondered why it is so important to get your products patent production? The 2024 German patent infringement lawsuit involving...
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