17 articles
In the case of The Indian Performing Right Society Limited vs Chocolate Hotels Private Limited, the petitioner alleged that Chocolate Hotels planned a New Year’s Eve celebration on…
The Calcutta High Court has clarified the scope of authors' royalty rights under Indian copyright law, affirming protections introduced by the 2012 amendment. The judgment ensures that authors…
The Karnataka High Court ruled in favour of Hamsalekha, confirming that authors retain moral rights and the ability to seek name credit, even after assigning rights to IPRS.…
This entertainment law bulletin reviews major copyright infringement cases, including disputes involving Amitabh Bachchan’s film, IPRS versus YRF, and Madhubala’s biopic. It also covers international cases such as…
This article examines the rise of ground licensing notices for public performance rights in India, particularly those issued by Novex and similar entities. It provides a clear legal…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…