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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

Director Files A Suit Against Makers of ‘Bala’, Delhi Health Director Asks Centre to Restrict Tobacco Ads at Filmfare, No Political Ads During IPL 2019,...

IPRS Re-registered, Mahesh Bhupati and Larra Dutta’s Insolvency Petition, Register Your DMCA Agents, Pokemon Awarded One Dollar, and more Weekly Copyright and Entertainment Law News and Updates

Indian Copyright Statistics, IPRS re-registered as a copyright society, Mahesh Bhupathi and Lara Dutta filed insolvency plea against Gitanjali gems, Re-register DMCA agents before 31st...

Sound Recording, Literary & Musical Works and Right to Royalty – Part 4

This article examines the complex relationship between sound recordings and underlying musical and literary works under Indian copyright law. It discusses how recent court decisions shape royalty rights, emphasising the continued entitlement of lyricists and composers when rights are not expressly assigned.

Sound Recording, Literary & Musical Works and Right to Royalty – Part 2

This post examines the complexities of royalty rights for sound recordings and underlying literary and musical works in India. It provides a legal analysis of significant court decisions and their impact on authors, producers, and commercial broadcasters.

I got (NO) power-IPRS restrained from issuing licenses by Delhi HC

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 status. This decision clarifies the authority of copyright societies in India and protects the rights of copyright holders.

An Overview of Music Licensing – Part 1

This article examines the fundamentals of music licensing in India, highlighting the function of collective management organizations and copyright societies. It provides insight into licensing mechanisms and royalty collection for public performances.