India: Licensing & Syndication

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Direct Licensing vs. Copyright Society Licensing In India: Which Protects You Better?
Any business that uses copyrighted music in India, whether in a mobile application, digital platform, live event, broadcast, or commercial production, must obtain authorisation from the relevant copyright holders. In India, there are two primary routes through which this authorisation can be obtained: (i) a direct licence negotiated with and granted by the rights holder (or its authorised representative), or (ii) a licence obtained through a registered copyright society that administers the rights of multiple owners on a collective basis.
India IP
SR
S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates
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Pre-Investment Business Plan: How GCCs Are Shaping The Indian Startup Ecosystem
The article discusses the role of GCCs as an indirect investment channel into the innovation ecosystem. Observing that GCCs have become strategic innovation hubs that identify, engage, validate, and scale emerging technologies developed by Indian startups before a formal investment relationship is established, the author discusses the Key legal and regulatory considerations.
India Commercial
LS
Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan
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The Hidden Cost of Neglecting IP Renewals
Intellectual property portfolios can be destroyed not by litigation or competition, but by a single missed renewal deadline. A patent that survived years of prosecution or a trademark built over decades can vanish because an annuity payment went unpaid on a date nobody was watching. This examination reveals how these administrative failures occur under Indian statute, why restoration is far weaker than most proprietors assume, and what a defensible renewal framework looks like in practice.
India IP
MC
MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants
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Protecting India’s Handloom Heritage: When Legal Protection Ends But Commercial Risks Begin
India's handloom industry faces a critical challenge as traditional artisans struggle to protect their centuries-old craft from commercial exploitation despite robust legal frameworks. While the country has established comprehensive Geographical Indication laws and intellectual property protections for heritage textiles like Banarasi, Pochampally, and Kanchipuram sarees, a significant gap exists between legislative intent and practical enforcement. Can legal mechanisms truly safeguard the livelihoods of mil
India IP
MC
MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants
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