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

Copyright law: as the name suggests, if you create something, you own it and have the power to decide the usage of the creation.

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Khurana and Khurana

人工智能会终结真正的音乐创作吗？

Elton John、Billie Eilish、Paul McCartney、Radiohead、Sting和Dua Lipa这些音乐人，除了创作出伟大音乐作品外，还有什么共同之处？答案是他们一致反对将自己的音乐用于训练人工智&

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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

In Rupali Shah v Adani Wilmer & Ors, 2025:BHC-OS:8516 a single-judge bench of the Bombay High Court clarified how pre-1970 music-assignment contracts...

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Hosting Global Artists In Maharashtra? Know The New Rules

Want to host Ed Sheeran in Mumbai, there's a process now. From Coldplay to Marshmello, Ed Sheeran to Calvin Harris, Mumbai has become a hotspot for global music giants.

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

Between Art And Industry: The Copyright-Design Crossover

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Vera Lex Advocates and Legal Consultants

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

RT

RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Protecting The Pulse Of Music: Global Copyright Lessons For India

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Gurinder & Partners

Maharashtra Issues Guidelines For Foreign Artists Performing In The State

India Media & IT

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IndiaLaw LLP

Spotify And Copyright

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Khurana and Khurana

12 Derivatives, Disclosures & Digital Consent: This Week's Regulatory Round-Up (June 21, 2025) (Podcast)

AP

AK & Partners

GST Rates On Gold: 18, 22, 24 Carat & Making Charges

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Vakilsearch

14 No Prepayment Penalties, AI DPI, And UPI's June Slide: India's Financial Pulse – July 7, 2025 (Podcast)

India Technology

AP

AK & Partners

GST On Catering Services & Banquet Hall Rates In India

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Vakilsearch

RBI Removes Hurdles For Rupee Trade Settlement, Boosting Global Use Of INR

India International

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IndiaLaw LLP

Art in its myriad forms, has been the cornerstone of human civilisation since its very inception. Historically, it has shaped the socio-economic and cultural heritage of mankind. In the forthcoming pages...

India Media & IT

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Dentons Link Legal

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

Music has consistently served humans across all ages as a medium of emotional and artistic expression. Paul McCartney, a member of The Beatles, has voiced serious concerns about AI...

India Technology

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Naik Naik & Company

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

Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi is a name of great repute in the Carnatic Music. Golden legacy was left behind by the legendary singer who is still remembered for her brilliant work.

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

Key Agreements For Your Music Label

Core Terms: Clearly outline the terms of the recording process, including the number of albums, royalty rates, advance payments, and delivery deadlines.

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

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

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Spreading The "Rumours": Legal Dispute Involving "Stereophonic" & "Making Rumours"

NN

Naik Naik & Company

Understanding Copyright Protection In India: Scope, Eligibility, And Limitations

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

The Role And Need Of Intellectual Property In The Entertainment Industry In India

India Media & IT

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S&A Law Offices

Legal Issues & Challenges Around Livestreaming

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Naik Naik & Company

Spreading The "Rumours": Legal Dispute Involving "Stereophonic" & "Making Rumours"

Legendary music producer Ken Caillat, known for his work on Fleetwood Mac's iconic album "Making Rumours", on October 1, in the Federal Court of New York, along with his co-author Steven Stiefel...

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Naik Naik & Company

Understanding Copyright Protection In India: Scope, Eligibility, And Limitations

Copyright protection in India is provided under the Indian federal law, copyright Act of 1957 and has been used since its inception numerous amendments were adopted to suit the requirement of technological

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Khurana and Khurana

The Role And Need Of Intellectual Property In The Entertainment Industry In India

The entertainment industry is a dynamic and rapidly growing sector in India, encompassing film, television, music, theatre, and digital content.

India Media & IT

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S&A Law Offices

Legal Issues & Challenges Around Livestreaming

The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the way the world consumes entertainment. Live streaming platforms such as Twitch, YouTube and Kick, are quickly becoming more and more popular...

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Naik Naik & Company

Ernst & Young Report Regarding Music Industry And Copyright Challenges

India Media & IT

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Pioneer Legal

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

Have you ever pondered over the fact that why any YouTube channel while reviewing any movie mutes that portion of the video where the music or song is played?

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Khurana and Khurana

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

We've all heard about Taylor Swift's fierce battle for the rights to her music, but did you know there's a similar saga unfolding in our own backyard? Enter Ilaiyaraaja, the maestro of Tamil...

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Naik Naik & Company

An Analysis On Copyright In The Live Streaming Of Video Games

During the past decade, the gaming business has witnessed a spectacular transition. Games are no longer a kid's pastime but have evolved into a larger business and industry.

India Media & IT

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Naik Naik & Company

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

The micro-blogging platform X (formerly known as Twitter) is a popular social media intermediary hosting audio-visual content posted by users.

NN

Naik Naik & Company

Copyright Protection In The Digital Age: Combating Online Piracy

JA

J.P. Associates

Music Industry And Copyright Compliance: Shake It Off?

PL

Pioneer Legal

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

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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

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NovoJuris Legal

Whether Playing Of Sound Recordings Or Live Performance Of Songs In Marriages & Social Festivities Is Copyright Infringement Or Not? Legal Saga Continues

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Vaish Associates Advocates

Legal Implications Of AI-Created Works In India

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Khurana and Khurana

Authors Of Underlying Lyrics And Musical Works Subsisting In A Sound Recording Own Separate Copyright, Holds Bombay High Court

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

From Love Song To Lawsuit: Ed Sheeran's Copyright Win Over Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On

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Photon legal

Analysis And Effect Of ‘IPRS vs. Music Broadcast Limited And Rajasthan Patrika Private Limited'

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ALMT 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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