In Azure Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. v. Phonographic Performance Ltd., the Court held that Phonographic Performance Limited (“PPL”), though an assignee of copyrights, could not engage in the business…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 17 Apr 2025
This post examines the legal framework governing copyright licensing in India, highlighting the distinctions between assignments and licenses. It outlines key license types issued by the Copyright Board,…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 27 Jul 2019
This note explores the existence and legality of defacto copyright societies in India, focusing on the ambiguities of Section 33 and the broader copyright licensing landscape. The author…
Intellepedia · 28 Aug 2018
The Delhi High Court has restrained IPRS from issuing licenses for the works of Chitra Jagjit Singh and late Jagjit Singh, following a dispute over the society’s legal…
Intellepedia · 2 May 2016
This article examines the essential clauses of a digital license agreement, focusing on definitions, grant of rights, and consideration. It provides a structured legal analysis relevant to entertainment…
Intellepedia · 16 Nov 2015