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· Section 17(b) · copyright-act-1957
Copyright
Saregama India Ltd. v. Black Madras Films & Ors.
Copyright in a musical composition is distinct from copyright in the sound recording and cinematograph film in which the composition is incorporated. The composer, as author of the musical work, retains copyright in the musical co…
Assignment of RightsCinematograph FilmComposerLiterary and Musical WorksOtherTitan Industries Ltd. v. M/s Ramkumar Jewellers
A celebrity possesses an enforceable right of publicity in the commercial value of his or her identity, which may be validly licensed to an endorsing company; infringement of that right does not require proof of falsity, confusion…
Copyright InfringementFalse EndorsementPassing OffPersonality Rights