3 Charged For Copyright Over Use Of Disney Characters In Birthday Products In Maharashtra
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According to the police, raids were conducted at a godown and materials worth over Rs 1.81 lakh were seized in the raid. The police found fake items as well.
An offence has been registered against two persons and a company in Bhiwandi town of Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly violating the Copyright Act by using Disney characters in birthday materials without permission, police said on Tuesday.
The case under relevant provisions of the Copyright Act of 1957 was registered based on a complaint lodged by an official of Disney Enterprises, Marvel Characters on Monday, sub-inspector Rohan L Shelar of Narpoli police station said.
No arrest has been made in this connection so far, he said.
According to the police, raids were conducted at godowns of the accused, during which birthday products with Disney characters and some fake items were found on the premises.
