In a case between Al Hamd Tradenation and PPL, the Delhi High Court ruled that Al Hamd is entitled to a compulsory license because PPL refused to grant a license for a small event at a reasonable fee. The Court stated that Section 31(1)(a) applies to all works, including sound recordings. It observed that demanding an unreasonably high fee constitutes a refusal to license. The Court will now decide the appropriate royalty and licensing conditions.
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Only Copyright Societies Can Issue Licenses: Delhi High Court Strikes a Blow to Music Licensing Practices of PPL, Novex, and Others
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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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.
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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.
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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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