The Ownership Conundrum of Cinematograph Films – the Copyright Suit of ‘Nayak’
Introduction A cinematograph film is a creation of different sets of individuals, including singers, dancers, lyricists, composers, scriptwriters, actors, directors, and others contributing to its making. Ideally, the ownership of the copyright of such a film vests with the producer. But does that deprive the contributors of the underlying works of their rights absolutely? This … Continue reading The Ownership Conundrum of Cinematograph Films – the Copyright Suit of ‘Nayak’
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Introduction On April 28, 2023, the High Court of Judicature in Bombay passed a landmark judgment on the rights of lyricists and composers in India, in the case of Indian Performing Right Society Ltd. v. Rajasthan Patrika Pvt. Ltd. and Indian Performing Rights Society Ltd. v. Music Broadcast Ltd. [1](2023.)Through this judgment, the Hon’ble Court … Continue reading IPRS Ltd. v. Rajasthan Patrika Pvt. Ltd. and IPRS Ltd. v. Music Broadcast Ltd.: An Analysis
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