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Authors, Copyright and Royalty Share : The Calcutta High Court gives clarity

The Calcutta High Court’s landmark decision in Vodafone v. Saregama clarifies the royalty rights of authors of literary and musical works. The ruling states that authors are entitled to royalties regardless of when their works were created or the nature of copyright ownership transfers.

Kannada Lyricist Hamsalekha Wins Copyright Case Against Saavn

The Karnataka High Court ruled in favour of lyricist Hamsalekha in a copyright dispute against Saavn. Saavn argued that Hamsalekha doesn’t have the right to sue because he assigned his rights to IPRS, a copyright society. The Court disagreed as Hamsalekha retained the right to claim authorship and seek proper attribution even if IPRS licensed his works.

Responding to Public Performance and Ground Licensing Notices

Today, most discussions around modern entertainment licensing revolve around digital licensing, brand extension, merchandizing and community licensing. But, not much has been discussed by scholars...

‘Bala’ Infringement Suit, No Political Ads at IPL, IPRS License to YouTube, and more

This article examines key events in copyright infringement and content licensing, including the ‘Bala’ plagiarism suit, IPL’s ban on political ads, and the IPRS-YouTube license. It offers a structured analysis of recent legal cases and industry partnerships in the entertainment sector.

Would Licensing a Sound Recording Call For Separate License From the Lyricist and Composer?

The Delhi High Court ruled that broadcasting a sound recording in India does not require separate licences from lyricists or composers, only from the producer. This decision has substantial implications for music creators’ rights and royalty entitlements under Indian copyright law.

Matrubhumi Printing and Publishing Ltd v. IPRS

The Kerala High Court clarified that producers, not composers, own the copyright in sound recordings used in films, unless a contract states otherwise. Matrubhumi and Malayalam Manorama were found not to infringe composer or lyricist rights by broadcasting such recordings on FM radio.

Defacto Copyright Societies

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 critically analyses how various businesses operate in this space and questions the legislative and practical implications of current copyright law.

COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT FACEBOOK PAGE, A.R. RAHMAN JOIN IPRS, SHAPE OF YOU COPYRIGHT SUIT DISMISSED, SONY MUSIC DEAL WITH PRINCE’S ESTATE, JUST F JACQUELINE AND MORE

This post analyses key legal developments in copyright and entertainment law, addressing recent infringement cases, IPRS membership, major licensing agreements, and Indian copyright statistics. The discussion adopts a factual, legal-academic approach relevant to Indian and international contexts.

World Copyright Day, IPRS Distributes Royalties, Monkey Selfie Case, Netflix- Tata Sky Partnership and More Weekly News

This weekly update examines key developments in copyright and entertainment law, including Indian copyright statistics, IPRS royalty distribution, and the Netflix Tata Sky partnership. It also provides insights into recent international legal cases and best practices for online businesses.

SC Stays Criminal Proceedings Against Priya P Varrier, IPRS And Telecos, Delhi HC On Statutory Licenses And Other News

This update highlights key legal developments in Indian copyright law, including Supreme Court and Delhi High Court interventions and IPRS royalty disputes. It also covers new licensing agreements and streaming services in the entertainment sector.