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Accountability Of Music Artists In Case Of Lyrical Backlash

Music for Indian people is not just an art but a culture.it is an important part of everyone's life when it comes to rituals, festivals or stress busters. Back to 1000 years it was not just music, but hymns were sung as offerings to please gods

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

The Show Must Go On - Copyright Strategies For Enduring Musical Legacies

The posthumous administration of Freddie Mercury's estate offers a valuable case study in the legal preservation of artistic legacies.

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Gurinder & Partners

Balancing Creativity And Copyright: The Scope Of Fair Dealing In India

In today's time, where social media and the internet have taken over forms of communication, the line between inspiration and plagiarism is becoming very thin.

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Legitpro Law

Inventive Step: Why Mere Mosaicing Of Prior Art Falls Short

The article discusses Appeal filed at Bombay High Court against refusal of patent application No. 1851/MUM/2015.

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

The Legality Of Music Remixing In India

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Khurana and Khurana

Copyright: From The Era Of Print To The Era Of Pixels.

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Khurana and Khurana

人工智能会终结真正的音乐创作吗？

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Rouse

Interpreting Assignment In Perpetuity: Bombay High Court Clarifies The Scope Of Assignment Under Copyright Laws Pre And Post The 2012 Amendments To The Copyright Act,1957

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Hosting Global Artists In Maharashtra? Know The New Rules

India Media & IT

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IndiaLaw LLP

Music Sampling And Copyright Law: Creativity vs Infringement

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

IP And Music: Feel The Beat Of IP" – Exploring The Role Of Patents In The Music Industry

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Phonographic Performance Ltd (PPL), Caught Between A Rock And A Hard Place!

India Litigation

RT

RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

The Devil May Wear Prada, But Law Doesn't Wear Fashion: Deconstructing Priestly's Anguish At Fashion And Law

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Dentons Link Legal

Music License For Hospitality Industry

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Altacit Global

Navigating FTAs In India – Claiming Duty Benefits Under The Regional Trade Agreements

India International

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Aurtus Consulting LLP

ESG Compliance & Corporate Governance: Regulatory Shift In 2024-25

India Commercial

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Khurana and Khurana

Supreme Court Guidelines On Expeditious Disposal & Compounding Under Section 138 NI Act: Sanjabij Tari v. Kishore S. Borcar

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

RBI MPC October 2025: Repo Rate Unchanged At 5.5% Amid Balanced Growth And Inflation Outlook

India Government

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Legitpro Law

GST On Flat Purchase In India 2025: Rates & Exemptions

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Vakilsearch

Between Art And Industry: The Copyright-Design Crossover

The Indian legal system has two primary means of protecting visual creativity: through the Copyright Act, 1957 and the Designs Act, 2000.

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Vera Lex Advocates and Legal Consultants

Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) Stumbles In A Music Licensing Dispute

Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) which owns and controls public performance rights of over 400 music labels with 45 lakh international and domestic sound recordings, issued a notice to Azure Hospitality Private Limited (Azure) on 20 July 2022.

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Protecting The Pulse Of Music: Global Copyright Lessons For India

Music is more than just an art form; it is the heartbeat of cultures, the language of emotions, and the soul of storytelling. However, beneath its melodic beauty lies a battlefield- the legal framework governing...

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Gurinder & Partners

Maharashtra Issues Guidelines For Foreign Artists Performing In The State

Mumbai, the cultural and entertainment capital of India, has long been a magnet for international pop artists and bands seeking to captivate audiences with their music.

India Media & IT

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Spotify And Copyright

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Khurana and Khurana

India Media & IT

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Dentons Link Legal

Paul McCartney vs AI: The Copyright Battle That Could Change Music Forever

India Technology

NN

Naik Naik & Company

V Shrinivasan v. Music Academy: Way Guided By The Will?

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

Key Agreements For Your Music Label

India Media & IT

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Vidhinyas Solicitors and Associates

Fair Use In Parody And Satire: Analysing The Boundaries Of Creative Expression In Common Law Countries

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Khurana and Khurana

Nude Paintings Aren't Obscene; Bombay HC's Order Directing Release Of Confiscated Art

India Media & IT

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Naik Naik & Company

Do You Really Need PPL, NOVEX, And IPRS Licenses For Weddings?

JA

J.P. Associates

Delhi HC's Order To Deposit Money For Use Of Copyrighted Music In Wedding Sangeet; An Analysis

NN

Naik Naik & Company

The Swiftie Effect: How Taylor Swift's Re-Recording Project Has Impacted Record Labels

India Media & IT

NN

Naik Naik & Company

Nude Paintings Aren't Obscene; Bombay HC's Order Directing Release Of Confiscated Art

Upholding artistic liberty, the Bombay High Court has categorically said that a nude painting cannot, by definition, be obscene.

India Media & IT

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Naik Naik & Company

Do You Really Need PPL, NOVEX, And IPRS Licenses For Weddings?

In India, the music industry is governed under copyright laws. It protects the rights of the composers, lyricists and performers.

JA

J.P. Associates

Delhi HC's Order To Deposit Money For Use Of Copyrighted Music In Wedding Sangeet; An Analysis

In an important ruling early this year, the Delhi High Court tackled a contentious problem in copyright regulation in India: using certified songs for wedding-associated activities.

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Naik Naik & Company

The Swiftie Effect: How Taylor Swift's Re-Recording Project Has Impacted Record Labels

Artists outwitting major labels have always gained popular traction in the eyes of the media and public. Everyone loves a good old underdog story. Global citizens and listeners rejoice at artists' reclamation of their own...

India Media & IT

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Naik Naik & Company

Personality Rights Infringement Of Arijit Singh Shocks The Conscience Of Court!

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Ernst & Young Report Regarding Music Industry And Copyright Challenges

Each year, 20,000 to 25,000 original songs are made by over 40,000 music creators in India (this excludes remixes and music by the unorganized sector). Music is integral to streaming, films, television, radio, gaming...

India Media & IT

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Pioneer Legal

Shehnaaz Gill vs. Simran Music; An Unfair Deal Before Stardom

In a stunning upset that has ignited hope for aspiring artists across India, Shehnaaz Gill has emerged victorious in a high-stakes contract dispute with a music company Simran Music.

India Media & IT

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Naik Naik & Company

Jay Sean's "Ride It" Sparks Lawsuit Against Sony's Ministry Of Sound

In the wild world of the music industry, it's not unusual for songs to share the same title. It happens all the time, especially with common or catchy titles.

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Naik Naik & Company

Do You See The Trojan Horse In The Art Gallery?

Imagine walking through an art gallery, where each painting has a tale to tell. Among the masterpieces hangs a charming wooden horse, seemingly innocent and inviting.

India Media & IT

NN

Naik Naik & Company

AI & The Music Industry; Copyright Infringement & Creative Overlaps

NN

Naik Naik & Company

Copyright Infringement: Music Played In Clubs And Weddings- Legal Or Illegal?

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Khurana and Khurana

Ilaiyaraaja's Copyright Battle: A Turning Point For The Music Industry

NN

Naik Naik & Company

An Analysis On Copyright In The Live Streaming Of Video Games

India Media & IT

NN

Naik Naik & Company

X vs. Music Labels: Intricacies Of The Safe Harbour Principle

NN

Naik Naik & Company

Copyright Protection In The Digital Age: Combating Online Piracy

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J.P. Associates

Music Industry And Copyright Compliance: Shake It Off?

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Pioneer Legal

Owners Of Copyright Can Grant Music License Irrespective Of Registration As Copyright Society Under The Act: Bombay HC

NN

Naik Naik & Company

Taylor's Version; Re-recording Of Music Under Copyright Law

NN

Naik Naik & Company

Legality Of AI-Generated Music: Analyzing Concord Music Group Inc. v. Anthropic PBC

NN

Naik Naik & Company

The Fatwa On Pakistani Artists In The Hindi Film Industry

India Media & IT

NN

Naik Naik & Company

Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar vs. AR Rahman: Analysis Of Issues Involved In The Copyright Case

NN

Naik Naik & Company

Inclusion Of Internet Broadcasting Under Section 31D Of Copyright Act, 1957: Need Of The Hour

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TrailBlazer Advocates

Unveiling The Veil: Navigating The Intricacies Of Copyright Royalty For Underlying Artists

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TrailBlazer Advocates

Interpretation Of Long-Form Agreements In Case Of Conflicting Claims

NL

NovoJuris Legal

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Hosting Global Artists In Maharashtra? Know The New Rules

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IndiaLaw LLP

Capitalising Music In India: Performers' Royalty Rights (Video)

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Intepat IP

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