World IP Day 2025 celebrates the vital role of music creators and the importance of protecting musical creativity through intellectual property rights. This year’s theme, “Music and IP: Accelerating Creativity”, highlights how IP empowers musicians to share their creative art while sustaining their livelihoods. We call for respect, recognition, and stronger support systems for music creators worldwide. Wishing you a Soulful and Musical World IP Day.
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Offbeat and Out of Tune: Copyright’s Missing Rhythm in Indian Music
World IP Day and the Best of IP in Music With WIPO’s call to “Feel the Beat of IP” World IP Day 2025 brings music...
Read more about Offbeat and Out of Tune: Copyright’s Missing Rhythm in Indian MusicCopyright for Old Songs, Cases Against Accidental Prime Minister, Court Dismisses Raymond MD’s Plea, Works from 1923 in Public Domain and More
This post examines recent copyright cases in India, including issues involving old songs, film controversies, and new public domain works. It also reviews copyright registration trends and significant international copyright and licensing updates.
Read more about Copyright for Old Songs, Cases Against Accidental Prime Minister, Court Dismisses Raymond MD’s Plea, Works from 1923 in Public Domain and MoreChanges in Thackeray Biopic, Infringement at New Year’s Events, case against Jennifer Lopez, Mattel Loses Rights to DC Toys and More
This article examines recent legal cases and regulatory changes in copyright law, including film censorship, public performance licensing, and merchandising rights. It highlights key disputes such as the Thackeray biopic and international lawsuits involving music and toys, providing objective analysis of their implications.
Read more about Changes in Thackeray Biopic, Infringement at New Year’s Events, case against Jennifer Lopez, Mattel Loses Rights to DC Toys and MoreIndian Performing Right Society v. Aditya Pandey & Ors.
This post analyses the Supreme Court’s decision in Indian Performing Right Society v. Aditya Pandey, clarifying royalty payments for sound recordings. The judgment affirms that broadcasters need only pay royalties to the sound recording’s copyright owner, not to the authors of underlying musical or lyrical works.
Read more about Indian Performing Right Society v. Aditya Pandey & Ors.Ed Sheeran sued for ‘Thinking out loud’
Ed Sheeran faces a copyright lawsuit over ‘Thinking Out Loud,’ with allegations of copying Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On.’ The post examines the legal claims and industry context in detail.
Read more about Ed Sheeran sued for ‘Thinking out loud’Latest updates in Copyright case decisions
This post presents a legal analysis of recent copyright case decisions, including the Led Zeppelin Stairway to Heaven verdict and rulings on content hosting liability. It also reviews Disney Enterprises’ copyright infringement suit in China, offering structured insights into evolving copyright law.
Read more about Latest updates in Copyright case decisionsYou Are Free to Sing ‘Happy Birthday’ – Warner’s Copyright Claim Rejected
A US court has ruled that Warner/Chappell Music does not hold copyright in the ‘Happy Birthday’ lyrics. The decision places the lyrics in the public domain, allowing their commercial use without royalty concerns.
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