Media & Entertainment Laws

What Will You Learn?

• Module 1: Introduction to Media and Entertainment Law
• Overview of the media and entertainment industry in India
• Importance of legal compliance in media and entertainment businesses
• Key legal principles
• Concepts in media and entertainment law
• Module 2: Regulatory Framework for Media and Entertainment
• Laws governing broadcasting, print media, digital media, and film industry
• Role of regulatory bodies such as-
• The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting,
• Press Council of India, and
• Central Board of Film Certification
• Module 3: Intellectual Property Rights in Media and Entertainment
• Copyright law and its application to media content, including music, films, and literary works
• Trademark law and its relevance to branding and marketing in the entertainment industry
• Protection of performers’ rights and other related rights
• Module 4: Contracts and Agreements in Media and Entertainment
• Types of contracts used in the media and entertainment industry
• Negotiation and drafting of contracts in compliance with legal requirements
• Special-Influencer Agreement, Brand Collaboration Agreement
• Module 5: Advertising and Marketing Regulations
• Laws governing advertising content
• Rules on misleading advertisements, comparative advertising, and endorsements
• Regulatory bodies overseeing advertising standards and practices
• Module 6: Content Regulation and Censorship
• Laws regulating content in media and entertainment, including censorship laws and restrictions on content distribution
• Recent controversies and legal developments in content regulation
• Module 7: Privacy and Data Protection in Media and Entertainment
• Legal framework for data protection and privacy in the media and entertainment industry
• Compliance with data protection laws and regulations