Delay in Copyright Lawsuit Costs Plaintiff Urgent Relief and Mediation Exemption

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In the case of Inreco Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. v. Nav Records Pvt. Ltd., the Calcutta High Court held that a copyright suit filed without genuine urgency could not bypass pre-institution mediation under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act. The Court revoked the exemption and dismissed the suit.

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This analysis discusses the Saregama versus Zee copyright dispute focusing on groundless threats and the operation of Section 60 of the Copyright Act. The court’s decision highlights due diligence and procedural clarity in handling competing copyright claims.

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Business of Issuing Copyright Licenses can be carried out by Copyright Societies “only”

The Madras High Court ruled that the business of issuing copyright licenses in India can be carried out only by copyright societies, as per Section 33 of the Copyright Act. Individual owners may issue licenses in their personal capacity, but not as a commercial business.

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