Business of Issuing Copyright Licenses can be carried out by Copyright Societies “only”

The Madras High Court ruled that the business of issuing copyright licenses in India can be carried out only by copyright societies, as per Section 33 of the Copyright Act. Individual owners may issue licenses in their personal capacity, but not as a commercial business.

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Responding to Public Performance and Ground Licensing Notices

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 framework for analysing such notices and outlines practical steps for businesses to respond effectively.

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Draft Copyright Manual Published, FIR Against Park Hyatt, Global Streaming Wars And Other News

This post reviews key updates in copyright law India, including the new draft copyright manual and action against Park Hyatt Hyderabad for infringement. It also discusses recent international cases and the evolving global streaming landscape.

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FIR Against Sunburn Festival, HRAWI Directive Against Using Novex’s Songs, Pawan Kalyan’s Agnyaathavaasi In Copyright Tussle, Songs.Pk Returns, Spotify And Copyright Infringement, More Weekly Copyright and Entertainment Law News and Updates

The latest developments in copyright and entertainment law feature a FIR against Sunburn Festival, licensing challenges with Novex Communications, and a copyright dispute involving Agnyaathavaasi. The post also examines the re-emergence of Songs.pk and a significant copyright lawsuit filed against Spotify.

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