The Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012, is one of the most far reaching pieces of intellectual property legislation enacted in recent times. It has the potential to change the face of the Indian entertainment and media industries. However, it is expected to have the most dramatic impact on the music industry.
Parity for all
At present, the Indian music industry is dominated by certain groups of copyright holders who wield considerable influence on the practices in the industry.
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Lall Lahiri & Salhotra
The act aims to address issues arising from this situation and bring about parity for all players in the music industry.
Ekshita Choudhary is an associate in the trademarks opposition department at Lall Lahiri and Salhotra.
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