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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Kindle eBooks, Amazon and Business of Licensing: Section 33 Non-Compliance?
The post analyses Amazon’s eBook licensing practices in India, arguing that they contravene Section 33 of the Copyright Act by effectively running a licensing business without registration as a copyright society. The discussion highlights the impact on author rights, regulatory oversight, and the broader implications for Indian copyright law.
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