First Owner of Copyright in Film Music: Delhi HC in Saregama v Ilaiyaraja
Section 17(b) and 17(c) of the Copyright Act, 1957 was applied by the Delhi High Court to treat the producer as the first owner of copyright in film…
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Authors, Copyright and Royalty Share : The Calcutta High Court gives clarity
The Calcutta High Court has clarified the scope of authors' royalty rights under Indian copyright law, affirming protections introduced by the 2012 amendment. The judgment ensures that authors…
Copyright Statistics 2019 Recap
The post provides an analytical overview of copyright registration statistics in India for 2019, noting a significant rise in applications from the previous year. It examines monthly trends…
Broadcasting Licenses under Sec. 31D of Copyright Amendment Act, 2012
Section 31D of the Copyright Amendment Act, 2012, provides statutory licensing for broadcasting published literary and musical works in India. The post clarifies that this provision mainly applies…
Sound Recording, Literary & Musical Works and Right to Royalty – Part 4
This article examines the complex relationship between sound recordings and underlying musical and literary works under Indian copyright law. It discusses how recent court decisions shape royalty rights,…
Sound Recording, Literary & Musical Works and Right to Royalty
This post discusses leading Indian cases on royalty rights in sound recordings and underlying literary and musical works. It clarifies the legal framework for royalty payments in FM…
Sound Recording, Literary & Musical Works and Right to Royalty – Part 2
This post examines the complexities of royalty rights for sound recordings and underlying literary and musical works in India. It provides a legal analysis of significant court decisions…
Royalty Rights in Sound Recordings, Lyrics & Musical Works – Part 1
This article examines the complex structure of royalty rights in sound recordings, lyrics, and musical works under Indian law. It discusses copyright ownership, licensing, and the roles of…
Assignment & Royalty – Part II: Notes on Copyright Amendment, 2012
This article discusses the Copyright Amendment 2012, focusing on new assignment and royalty provisions for authors under Indian copyright law. It analyses the legal uncertainties and practical implications…