Ilaiyaraaja’s Tune, Saregama’s Recording: Who Gets to Press Play?
In the case of Mr Ilaiyaraaja v. Saregama India Limited, a well known song from Moodu Pani became the centre of a layered copyright dispute. The court separated…
Music Copyright
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No Music License, No New Year Party: Why Hotels Must Tune In Legally
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…
Music Copyright Dispute Over Sagara Sangamam, and Shankarabharanam: Infringement Remedy Survives Even if Declaration Is Time-Barred
The Madras High Court looked at a copyright ownership dispute over the music of Salangai Oli, Sagara Sangamam, and Shankarabharanam, where both parties claimed rights through assignments from…
Music Creation and Copyright Transfers
In the case of Rajesh Jhaveri v. Saregama India Limited & Anr., the Bombay High Court dismissed a bid for interim injunction restraining Saregama from exploiting songs from…
World IP Day 2025: Wishing You a Soulful and Musical Intellectual Property Celebration
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:…
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 and creativity to…
Use of Music in Salons and Ads
Recent court decisions have strengthened music copyright enforcement against salons and advertisers in India. Businesses are advised to secure licences or use public domain music to comply with…
Use of Music in Marriage ceremonies – Prof. Arul Scaria’s report to The Delhi High Court
Prof. Arul Scaria’s report to the Delhi High Court analyses the copyright exception for music used in marriage ceremonies under Indian law. The opinion emphasises the legislative intent,…
Weekly Copyright, Media, and Entertainment Law Updates
This week’s legal update examines pivotal copyright, media, and entertainment law cases, including Japan’s Supreme Court decision on music school royalties and notable infringement disputes. The post highlights…
Weekly Copyright, Media and Entertainment Law Updates
This bulletin summarises significant copyright, media, and entertainment law updates, including high-profile infringement cases and royalty settlement developments. The content is presented in a structured and factual manner…