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As debates around creator rights, fair payouts, and transparency grow, industry stakeholders are questioning whether India’s royalty system truly supports....
After a motion by Vijai Sardesai, CM Pramod Sawant said Goa will direct hotels to prevent copyright-related disruptions at weddings....
The matter has now been posted for further hearing in April 2026
he system, reported by Nikkei Asia, is designed to help songwriters and rights holders claim compensation when their works are....
The action followed the company’s alleged failure to secure mandatory music licences for Christmas and New Year events planned across....
A copyright dispute over unlicensed Bollywood tracks puts Netflix’s hit comedy show under legal scrutiny
OpenAI has lost a German court case for using copyrighted song lyrics in its ChatGPT model without paying royalties
In this guest column, Vitasta Kaul, CMO of Hoopr, explores how Zohran Mamdani’s viral “Dhoom Machale” moment spotlights Bollywood’s reach....
The notice, dated September 19 and addressed to Deepak Dhar, points out that both songs are licensed to Sony Music....
In this guest column, Amit Dubey, Managing Director of Beat Street Music & Publishing, warns that India’s outdated copyright law....
The event will be supported by INRECO (The Indian Record Manufacturing Company Ltd.), the Kolkata-based heritage music label that recorded....
With a membership base of over 18,000, IPRS has consistently worked to build a transparent and accountable ecosystem for Indian....
Citing repeated violations, Sony Music is now seeking ?5 crore in damages for what it describes as unlawful and commercial....
The special, which has sparked controversy for its satirical take on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, was partially blocked....
UMG, Concord, and ABKCO sued Anthropic in 2023, alleging it used lyrics from at least 500 songs—by artists including Beyoncé,....
Organizations like IPRS (India), PRS (UK), ASCAP/BMI (US), and others are responsible for collecting and distributing performance royalties from radio,....
These companies allege that OpenAI has unlawfully used their sound recordings to train its AI models, according to legal documents....
It also featured insightful panels on navigating the music industry as an emerging artist and fostering diversity in the music....
The event also marked a special milestone—the 35th anniversary of the Malaysian sister society, Music Authors’ Copyright Protection Berhad (#MACP).
As we reflect on the lessons of 2024 and look ahead to 2025, it is clear that policymakers and industry....
The report reveals that global music collections reached an all-time high of €13.09 billion, representing a 7.6% increase compared to....
The opening day was highlighted by a fireside chat with Bhangra king and global pop star, Daler Mehndi, whose music....
The Court ruled that the circular exceeded the scope of Section 52(1)(za) of the Copyright Act which provides exceptions for....
This tour is more than just a series of performances. In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Indian Performing Right Society Ltd.....
Recognized for its role in establishing a sustainable revenue stream for Indian creators through royalties, IPRS has bolstered India's global....
Solidifying Its Place as the Go-To Platform for Content Creators Nationwide & in 15 Other Countries
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Indian Performing Right Society Ltd. (IPRS) is partnering with Swarathma to promote sustainable practices within....
IPRS is conducting this free insightful workshop in Delhi as part of the My Music My Rights campaign, marking a....
IPRS, as a govt. authorised music copyright society, actively collects and distributes royalties on behalf of its members, turning creative....
The music industry generates approximately INR 12,000 crores annually, either directly or indirectly.
EY's report reveals a notable growth in music publishing revenues within India, surging from INR 3.4 billion (USD $40.8 million)....
Indian music with its legendary legacy emanating from its various regions has been a top draw across the world.
In an exclusive interview with loudest.in he talks about this achievement and the thriving music industry in India.
The lawsuit alleges that Anthropic improperly utilized a vast number of copyrighted song lyrics to train its chatbot, Claude.
The event is a testament to IPRS's pivotal role in uniting music creators, industry pioneers, and stakeholders.
The lawsuit alleges that the platform has allowed rampant piracy to persist unchecked, prompting the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA)....
He has been in the industry for the past 27 years and he was the one who started the movement....
The introduction of AI-generated music has also transformed collaboration within the music business. Musicians may now use artificial intelligence systems....
This resounding demand aims to regulate generative AI technologies and protect the copyrights of musicians worldwide against unauthorized use by....
The Grammys' decision to embrace AI in music while banning fully AI-generated songs reflects the evolving nature of creativity in....
This legal action highlights the ongoing battle between digital platforms and rights holders over intellectual property protection in the digital....
Music creators pour their time, energy, and passion into their craft, constantly pushing the boundaries of their creativity.
Digital streaming platforms, such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, have transformed the music industry in recent years.
Gaurav Dagaonkar is the cofounder and CEO of Hoopr.ai, a music licensing marketplace for content creators.
Hoopr's platform provides creators with access to a vast library of copyright safe music tracks
The court has directed the defendants to pay the royalties to IPRS as per the judgment of the erstwhile Intellectual....
The settlement is a significant victory for Sony Music, which has been taking a hard line on copyright infringement in....
If Spotify keeps growing at its current rate, it will have a billion global users by the midpoint of 2027.
Last month, Meta, which owns Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram, failed to reach a deal
The legal action seeks damages for copyright infringement and unfair competition, as well as an injunction to prevent Monstercat
The two-day workshop was open to all IPRS members, lyricists, composers, and publishers to learn about music copyright and IPRS.
Join us for the IPRS Music Day and don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from industry experts....
The amendments in the Copyright Act in 2012 cleared the way for a new beginning for IPRS and the fraternity....
In a freewheeling Chat with Loudest.in,Nigam spoke about the Copyright Act and how IPRS helps musicians to earn their rightful....
In a world of sampling and sharing, musicians should learn copyright law basics to protect their intellectual property.
This week brings news of the ruling in Sony Music’s lawsuit against Bang Energy.
Musicians will receive a long overdue 44 per cent royalty increase after years of delays.
The three-month long campaign aims to create awareness around music licensing and its benefits.
India’s only Copyright Society representing the....
As per the reports Delhi HC stays Govt order that rejected PPL's Re-Registartion, And further said,Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) (petitioner)....
Rights-Tech Leaders Join Forces to Bring Digital Copyright Solutions to the Music, Film, and Video Industries
Dr.Pal Tamori Director, EJI Hungary addresses possibilities to fix remuneration situations in regards to the streaming use, which....
The '4th FIM International Conference on streaming' organized by Musicians Federation of India in Mumbai saw some intrinsic....
Music is an integral part of podcasts, and....
Lady luck has been on Hipgnosis's side this month, during the beginning of August, we saw them acquire Benny Blanco's....
Updating the creators on the state of its copyright policy, YouTube recently announced some substantial changes via a new....
During 1994, people didn't have access to any platform to stream/download music online. There were streaming apps like Apple Music,....
The French performing rights organization Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers (SACEM) becomes the first performance rights organization to....
A troll has managed to exploit SoundCloud’s copyright infringement policy. A few artists and producers had to suffer the consequences....
The much-awaited conference - All About Music 2018 is here
Tarsame Mittal, Founder, TM Talent Management and his team have....