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...
Read more about Only Copyright Societies Can Issue Licenses: Delhi High Court Strikes a Blow to Music Licensing Practices of PPL, Novex, and OthersTag: Section 33
Music 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 SocietiesHiding in Plain Sight: Is Spotify in the ‘Business of Issuing or Granting Licenses’?
This analysis examines Spotify’s licensing arrangements in India in light of Section 33 of the Copyright Act 1957. It explores whether Spotify’s business model aligns with the Act’s requirements and addresses unresolved legal questions.
Read more about Hiding in Plain Sight: Is Spotify in the ‘Business of Issuing or Granting Licenses’?Defacto Copyright Societies
This note explores the existence and legality of defacto copyright societies in India, focusing on the ambiguities of Section 33 and the broader copyright licensing landscape. The author critically analyses how various businesses operate in this space and questions the legislative and practical implications of current copyright law.
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