The Delhi High Court has clarified that the fair dealing exception does not cover unauthorised use of copyrighted works in entertainment television programmes. This judgment emphasises the limits of fair use in Indian copyright law.
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Statutory Licenses for Broadcasting – Part V: Notes on Copyright Amendment, 2012
This post analyses the statutory licenses for broadcasting introduced by the 2012 Copyright Amendment, focusing on Section 31D of the Copyright Act. It addresses eligibility, royalty determination, and compliance obligations for radio and television broadcasters in India.
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The US Supreme Court’s decision in American Broadcasting vs. Aereo clarified the scope of public performance and copyright infringement for television broadcasts. The judgment signals a pivotal shift in how retransmission technologies are regulated under copyright law.
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