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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

Explore key updates in Indian copyright and entertainment law, including IPRS’s re-registration, celebrity insolvency proceedings, and DMCA agent requirements. The post also analyses court decisions and industry growth trends with practical legal insights.

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.