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Music Piracy

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Music is an artistic work which is subject to copyright protection. Section 52 states that educational purposes, research, or criticism are all fair use and do not constitute copyright infringement. Along with the economic rights granted by copyright, the copyright holder also has moral rights.

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The Interplay of Personality Rights and Freedom of Expression- the Jackie Shroff’s Case’

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Plea was sought against multiple parties, and the court restrained several parties from making unauthorized use of the actor’s name, voices and signature phase ‘Bhidu’. The artist also equally has its Right of Integrity giving them a right to restraint others from causing any damage to their performance.

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Copyright Infringement and Music

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Music is an artistic work which falls into the purview of copyright protection. According, to section 52 educational purposes, research or criticism are all fair use and do not attract copyright infringement. Besides the economic rights provided by copyright, there are moral rights also provided to the copyright holder.

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Copyright Infringement and Music

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Music is an artistic work which falls into the purview of copyright protection. According, to section 52 educational purposes, research or criticism are all fair use and do not attract copyright infringement. Besides the economic rights provided by copyright, there are moral rights also provided to the copyright holder.

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The Modern Copyright Dilemma: Digital Content Ownership and Access

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction The Intellectual property laws are designed in such a way that not only reward the creator of his intellectual creation thereby incentivising other creators for further innovation, while balancing the rights of the creator with the right of the society to access information or knowledge.