In Azure Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. v. Phonographic Performance Ltd., the Court held that Phonographic Performance Limited (“PPL”), though an assignee of copyrights, could not engage...
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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 legal requirements.
Read more about Use of Music in Salons and AdsMusic Licensing Business By PPL & Novex is Valid Though They Are Not Copyright Societies
The Bombay High Court held that PPL and Novex may validly license sound recordings even though they are not registered copyright societies. Section 33 does not restrict copyright owners or their assignees from granting licenses for sound recordings under Indian law.
Read more about Music Licensing Business By PPL & Novex is Valid Though They Are Not Copyright SocietiesBachchan Angry Over Copyright Term, Copyrights and Film Titles, Indian Counterfeit Market, Novex and Tips Alliance and More Weekly News
This weekly update reviews key issues in Indian copyright law, including debates about the copyright term, court decisions on film titles, and the growth of counterfeiting. It also covers industry news such as the Novex and Tips Industries alliance.
Read more about Bachchan Angry Over Copyright Term, Copyrights and Film Titles, Indian Counterfeit Market, Novex and Tips Alliance and More Weekly News