Statutory Licenses for Broadcasting – Part V: Notes on Copyright Amendment, 2012

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This post was first published on 28th June, 2014.   The 2012 Copyright Amendment codified Statutory Licenses for radio broadcasting and has added television broadcasting...

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Works Made for Hire and Film Production – Part I: Notes on Copyright Amendment, 2012

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This post was first published on 24th June, 2014.   'Made for hire' works are of two types: a. Works created under a contract of employment...

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Statutory License for Cover Versions under the Copyright (Amendment) Act

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In our post last week, we looked at statutory licensing for broadcast organizations specified under Section 31D of the Indian Copyright Act. As mentioned earlier,...

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Reversion of Assignments & Licenses – Part III: Notes on Copyright Amendment, 2012

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The Copyright Amendment brought in a few important changes with respect to mode of assignment of works. Not exercising due care with these provisions might...

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Assignment & Royalty – Part II: Notes on Copyright Amendment, 2012

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One of the primary purposes of the Copyright Amendment in 2012 was to ensure that authors get their well deserved consideration. The focus was primarily...

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